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Folsom Gulch, San Francisco

Folsom Gulch, San Francisco

San Francisco, California

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Longtime SoMa adult store in the leather district, with video arcade.

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947 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
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About Folsom Gulch

Adult retail store on Folsom Street in SoMa, operating for 30-plus years in the heart of San Francisco's leather and kink district. The inventory is broader than the name suggests: adult toys, lubricants, gay erotica and DVDs from major studios, plus leather accessories and men's underwear from brands like Andrew Christian, Skull & Bone, and aussieBum. A 32-channel private video arcade with all-day passes rounds out the space. The shop has won local awards for best adult video store and has a loyal following among gay men, though reviewers note the staff is friendly to everyone who walks in. Named for the historic "Folsom Gulch" nickname for SoMa's leather corridor, it sits a few blocks from the annual Folsom Street Fair route.

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