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San Francisco Badlands
Type: Bar, Dance Club, Gay Bar
10Best Says
The big, bad daddy of them all, San Francisco Badlands has a state-of-the-art sound system and several monitors for a full-fledged club experience. The way to enjoy the Castro nightlife is, of course,... Read More
The big, bad daddy of them all, San Francisco Badlands has a state-of-the-art sound system and several monitors for a full-fledged club experience. The way to enjoy the Castro nightlife is, of course, to hop from club to club. Badlands is a "must hop." Sitting in their front lounge, an infamous spot to either see or be seen is a staple of the Castro experience. There's so much hectic energy here that you should be sure to pace yourself: the real troopers at the Badlands are the ones who can last all night long. And once that enormous, rotating mirror ball over the dance floor gets going, you won't want to stop.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Dance Clubs: "The 2 for 1 cocktails everyday until 9 pm make every day a Badlands day."
- Gay Clubs: "Can't say you've experienced the Castro if you skip Badlands."
- The Castro's Best Nightlife: "Get ready for a loud and proud crowd."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: San Francisco Badlands is all about fun, fun and more fun. Bring your best friends and the right attitude for a uniquely San Francisco experience.
- Best for Gay Clubs Because: For locals and tourists, the Badlands has long been the epicenter of the Castro experience.
- Best for The Castro's Best Nightlife Because: San Francisco Badlands is the Grand Bad Daddy of them all.
