Castro street, a street located in the heart of the city of San Francisco and starting from Waller street and Divisadero street to the north, descending south through Noe Valley and 24th Street to its intersection with Glen Park to the farthest end, is a domicile name not only in the vast city of San Francisco but in practically all parts of the world. Young, old, rich and poor all talk about San Francisco's street and its sprawling gay communities within the business district for one reason or another, despite it having the same foundations as any other street. However, his story affects his unique appearance and his connection to the gay community. It is this popularity that the street enjoys, being noticed around the world, that has always inspired me to take a tour should I have the privilege of visiting San Francisco. This past spring break, I fortunately had the opportunity to visit my cousin who lives in San Francisco. I took the opportunity to visit the areas that make up the largest gay neighborhood in the United States of America, Castro Street and the adjacent Eureka Valley. My visit was an eye-opener because I discovered that the street has the same fundamentals as any other street in the United States of America: the nightlife, the number of tourists and the services. It had the same nightlife as Hollywood in Los Angeles which starts when people go to bars and nightclubs to drink alcohol, dance and meet new people and just like Times Square in New York, the street is always crowded with people, with a large number of tourists who come to visit from all over the world. The history of Castro Street explains why the popularity of the street is not only in San Francisco but also in other...... middle of paper..... .ure. It gave me an insight into the cultures and lifestyle of the local residents of the city of San Francisco. Castro Street is the only place I know where gays express themselves freely and carry out their practices in the open. Despite the rubbish, the bad smell and the uncomfortable gay culture, it is a great place to visit (Shilts 35). I would recommend my classmates to visit the street because it is very historical, beautiful and does not have any element of discrimination. I'm sure they will love the place.Works CitedBing, Alison. Lonely Planet San Francisco. New York; Lonely Planet, 2012.Forrest, Katherine & Buskirk, JV Love, Castro Street; reflections of San Francisco.New York: Alyson Books, 2007.Forrest, Kathrine. Love, Castro Street. Chicago; Alyson Publications, 2007. Shilts, Randy. The mayor of Castro Street. San Francisco; Penguin Publishers, 2008.