Visiting San Francisco? Here is some Bear-relevant information that may be helpful in planning your visit. <> This is by no means an exhaustive list, and visitors can always seek recommendations from the best source of advice - the savvy local Bear.

Bars Lone Star Saloon 1354 Harrison (bet 9th & 10th) Home of Bears, Bikers and Mayhem. A must-do for any visiting Bear. Very possibly the best-known Bear bar in the country. BOSF's home bar Eagle Tavern   12th & Harrison Live rock on Thurs, Cigars on early Fri nights, Beer Busts on Sunday Powerhouse   1347 Folsom (bet 9th & 10th) 440 Castro 440 Castro (bet Market & 18th) The Castro's Best Leather Bar KumaSF Viva la Basket   .

Sex Clubs and Parties ** Blow Buddies 933 Harrison (bet 5th & 6th) Home of the famous IBR Play Parties Eros 2051 Market St(across from Safeway) Bringing together men of all ages, colors, shapes and sizes .... Look for B'EROS next IBR Steamworks 2107 4th Street at Addison, Berkeley A full bathouse, recently remodeled. SF ChubHug 14th Street Inviting all the Big Men, and their admirers, to come out and play at the House The door opens at 8 PM Bearracuda     510 Larkin At Deko Hole in the Wall 289 - 8th St. (near Folsom) "A Dirty Little Biker Bar" The Edge 4149 18th Street (@ Collingwood) Home of "Bear Lush" happy hours the last Friday of the month

Merchandise

Publications and Media

Beargear We provide unique and humorous designs to the gay bearcommunity and beyond. We strive to provide fun, stylish, innovative and high-quality products for your enjoyment. Check out their Web Site The Complete Bear We've searched the globe for the world's best bear brands and present to you the beary best in masculine home furnishings, grooming products, ursine gifts and more. Check out their Web Site Events   Remember the party   Celebrating the trip and magic of the trocadero transfer   Check out their Web Site

Bear411 Thousands of bears visit BEAR411.com every day! It's fun, easy to use and anonymous. Check out their Web Site A Bear's Life This magazine and web site celebrates the masculine lifestyle by providing a much- needed venue to discuss concerns and proudly acknowledge Bear accomplishments. Check out their Web Site SF Movie Bears It's a night of great fun, great conversation and a chance to relax, hang out, visit with friends, meet new friends, and take in a movie together. Check out their Web Site BearWWW A site for mature adults and is intended for friendly exchange Check out their Web Site

Note: Mention of any establishment or publication above does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Bears of San Francisco.

** "bathhouses" with private rooms do not exist in SF. They were outlawed in the mid-80s as a (perhaps misguided) response to the AIDS epidemic.