Nightlife in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of America's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities with a diverse population, forging the city's status as one of the true liberal meccas of the west. It is most famous for its stunning Golden Gate Bridge, which spans 1.71 miles in length and reaches a height of 227 m. San Francisco is also widely regarded as the gay capital of the western world and hosts a famous gay pride event each year. Over the years, large numbers of Americans from conservative Midwestern states have flocked to San Francisco in search of greater acceptance and tolerance. There have also been a high number of immigrants from the Far East from countries such as China (ironically to the west) who have travelled across the Pacific in search of a better life in the Free World.

Unsurprisingly, the nightlife in San Francisco ranks amongst the best to be found anywhere in the United States. Some of the most popular nightclubs in the city include: Amber - popular with European tourists, Club Deluxe - known for its excellent jazz nights, Ruby Skye - 111 Minna Street Gallery, Dolce and the Red Devil Lounge. Popular gay bars in the Castro district include Endup, Metro and The Pilsner Inn. Popular adult entertainment venues in the city include Broadway Showgirls (popular for birthday's and stag weekends) and the Roaring 20's (a more vintage venue). If you are a fan of karaoke bars, the Do Re Mi should not go amiss! Here you can enjoy a party in a private room where you can sing in front of your friends and you can also save money by bringing your alcohol to the private rooms.

Before entering a club, it is important to be aware that in the USA (unlike in Europe) there is a strict over 21 drinking policy - which means that any member of your party who cannot prove by identification that they are over 21 will not be permitted to buy alcohol. Because of this rule, a high number of nightclubs in the country operate a 21 and over policy for entrance to the club as well. However, the good news is that most clubs include nights for the "18 and overs". Combine this with the fact that in San Francisco there can never be too few clubs to satisfy anyone's taste, the drinking rule should not usually be a problem. As a major city, there are also plenty of clubs operating "25 and overs" nights and other that cater to the more mature crowd.

The first thing you may want to consider before taking a trip to San Francisco is how you intend to travel. If you are staying for a while, then you may be interested in travelling further afield and exploring trendy San Jose or the stunning Yosemite National Park. Car hire in San Francisco is easy to obtain and the best place to start your journey would be the airport where you would pick up your car.

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