Eureka Valley/The Castro
- Single Family Homes
- Condos
- Public Transportation
- Shops
- Nightlife
- Restaurants
Eureka Valley is a charming residential area below Twin Peaks with hilly, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood features beautiful single-family homes ranging from opulent Victorian gems to more modern styles. The area is also home to The Castro, the historical center of the gay community in San Francisco. Castro Street is a vibrant and bustling thoroughfare with nightlife, shops, restaurants, and the famed Castro Theater. A great neighborhood for walkers and public transit, Eureka Valley features stairway hikes and stellar views from Corona Heights and Kite Hill for the intrepid urban hiker.
Hidden Gem
The Saturn Street Steps Park is a secret pathway between Saturn and Ord Streets. The steps are bordered by beautiful gardens maintained by local volunteers, with benches for taking in the scenery and the views.
Historical Point
In 1886, the new Market & Castro Street Cable Car line opened Eureka Valley to development. The neighborhood's small wood-frame cottages and two-story flats were built to house working class Scandanavian, Irish, German, and Italian immigrants. In the 1960's The Castro become a predominantly gay neighborhood after servicemen discharged from the military settled there.
