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The Castro sits on San Francisco’s hillside between the Market Street corridor and the slopes toward Twin Peaks, with cool, fog-influenced weather and steep streets that shape daily walks and rides. Its historic core centers on Castro Street, near the landmark Castro Theatre and the GLBT Historical Society Museum. Jane Warner Plaza offers a small public gathering space, while nearby Duboce Park has open lawns and a dog play area; the hillside trails and viewpoints of Corona Heights Park are also close. Castro Street mixes cafés, restaurants, bars, and neighborhood shops, with more dining and nightlife along nearby Market Street. Muni streetcars and buses connect the area to downtown and other parts of the city, and cycling is popular despite the climbs. For ZIP code 94114, the median rent is $5,699 per month, with a typical range of $1,250 to $38,000.