Nightlife & the Arts in San Francisco
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San Francisco Nightlife
Sophisticated, trendy, relaxed, quirky, and downright outrageous could all be used to describe San Francisco's diverse and vibrant collection of bars, clubs, and performance venues. It can be overwhelming to decide where to go in your short time here, but some neighborhood generalizations can help you find the kind of entertainment you want.
Browse San Francisco Nightlife
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Fodor's Choice
San Francisco Fodor's Choice Nightlife
- Castro Theatre
- Castro
- City Arts & Lectures
- San Francisco
- Great American Music Hall
- Tenderloin
- San Francisco Symphony
- Civic Center
- Teatro ZinZanni
- Embarcadero
- Vessel
- Union Square
Browse San Francisco Nightlife By Location
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Bernal Heights
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Castro
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Chinatown
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Civic Center
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Cow Hollow
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Embarcadero
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Financial District
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Fisherman's Wharf
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Golden Gate Park
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Haight
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