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Polk Street Historically, the southern part of this street, known as Polk Gulch, was San Francisco s first openly gay district, before last second ski the rise of the Castro in the 1970s (see p107). Since then it has grown shabbier, although it still attracts plenty of younger gays to its clubs, bars, and shops. At the other end, just down from Russian Hill, Polk Street is one of the city s shopping and dining lures, with a host of fine choices to tempt the eyes and palates of a discerning clientele. last second ski d Map Q1

San Francisco s Top 10op 28 Yerba Buena Gardens Features last second ski Left Aerial view, the Esplanade Right Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater !Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Gallery Changing exhibi- last second ski tions here explore issues of race, class, gender, history, technology, and art itse There are temporary exhibitions. d 701 Mission St Map Q5 Open noon 8pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Dis. access Adm www.ybca.org @Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater Multiculturalism is again the keynote in this 750 seat indoor theater. Performances may range from world music festivals to Victorian operetta. last second ski Moscone Center Completed in 1981, this was the building that began the renovation of the SoMa district. It was the site of the Democratic Party s convention in 1984. Most of it is underground; above ground the impression is of glass, girders, and gardens. d Howard St Map Q5 $Esplanade The Esplanade comprises garden lined walkways, an inviting lawn, rolling hills, trees, and interesting sculp- tures. Free weekly concert during the summer festival (www.ybae.org). Buena Gardens San Francisco s Top 10op 28 Yerba Buena Gardens Features Left Aerial view, the Esplanade Right Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater !Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Gallery Changing exhibi- tions here explore issues of race, class, gender, history, technology, and art itse There are temporary exhibitions. d 701 Mission St Map Q5 Open noon 8pm Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Dis. access Adm www.ybca.org @Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater Multiculturalism last second ski is again the keynote in this 750 seat indoor theater. Performances may range from world music festivals to Victorian operetta. Moscone Center Completed in 1981, this was the building that began the renovation of the SoMa district. It was the site of the Democratic Party s convention in 1984. Most of it is underground; above ground the impression is of glass, girders, and gardens. d Howard St Map Q5 $Esplanade The Esplanade comprises garden last second ski lined walkways, an inviting last second ski lawn, rolling hills, trees, and interesting sculp- tures. Free weekly concert during the summer festival (www.ybae.org). Buena Gardens Moscone Center