The allure of San Francisco is known the world over. Synonymous with art, culture, food, activism and the LGBTQ+ community, the city is ripe for exploration. The home of the famed Golden Gate Bridge is packed with sights to see, places to eat, and nowadays, dispensaries to sample.
Since Flore Dispensary is located in The Castro, let’s start with this colorful and lively neighborhood as we make our way through some of the city’s top attractions.
The Castro district in San Francisco is known as a hub of LGBTQ+ culture. While visiting Castro, there is one place that you can’t miss – Flore Dispensary. Our dispensary boasts some of the best cannabis in San Francisco. Not to mention, we’ve meticulously decorated it so our customers can relax as they appreciate the natural interiors, inspired by the beautiful, ancient redwoods of Northern California.
Flore is all about compassionate cannabis. Our founder, Terrance Alan, understood the need to help others early on in his cannabis career when the AIDS epidemic was rampant in the LGTBQ+ community. Since cannabis helps sick patients to manage anxiety, pain, nausea, and depression, it was the perfect supplement to alleviate the many symptoms associated with HIV/AIDS. Next time that you’re in the Castro and you’re thinking, “Where is there a great dispensary near me?” Look no further than Flore Dispensary.
Flore Cafe in Castro
Right across the street from our dispensary is Flore Cafe. This tiny, 954-square-foot cafe has been in business since 1973, serving Castro community members, but Flore café accommodates tourists and neighborhood regulars. The cafe’s outdoor setting provides a conducive environment to relax with a coffee, or sit with your laptop. It’s location across from our dispensary is an added bonus; after smoking our top quality weed, satisfy your munchies with a meal at Flore Cafe.
Harvey Milk’s Home
A visit to Harvey Milk’s home is a nod to The Castro’s history as an LGBTQ+ activism stronghold. This historical place, located at 575 Castro Street, is significant to the story of gay people in America. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to become an elected official in US history.
Milk was assassinated a year after his election by his colleague, Dan White. In 2009, Milk was honored with a post-mortem Presidential Medal of Freedom. A visit to Milk’s home gives visitors an inside look into his life, where they can see portraits, quotes, and learn more about his significant impact on San Francisco history.
AIDs Memorial Quilt Building
Another sight that speaks to San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ history is the AIDS Memorial Quilt Building located at 2362 Market Street. In the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic in the US, Cleve Jones created a large installation of fabrics weaved together like a quilt to represent all of the lives lost due to the virus. The Quilt had 2000 panels after its first appearance in the National Mall, and now features over 48000 panels.
Leonard Matlovich Mural
As you enjoy a leisurely day strolling the lively streets of San Francisco, consider a visit to the Leonard Matlovich Mural located on 18th street. Matlovich was the first soldier in the military to get discharged after announcing to he was gay. He appeared on Time cover magazine and became the face of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ rights movement. In 1986, he died of AIDS, and the rainbow flag mural frames his former house.
LGBTQ+ History Museum
The LGBTQ+ History Museum, located at 4127 18th Street, is the first museum in the US dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. It gained international recognition in 2010 when it was officially opened. Visitors from all over the world can learn from the exhibits at this museum as they offer information in 40 languages from over 75 countries.
