Urban Redneck: Red State Fun on Blue State Turf
Updated: August 19, 2008
San Francisco isn't exactly known as a hotbed of hick-friendly activity--and we're rightly proud of that--but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some country boy kicks. Here's where to get decked out, line-dance, saddle-up, red-line race cars and discharge firearms like a red-state redneck in the big blue Bush-bashing Bay Area.
On this page:Duds for Dudes: Boots, Wranglers and Stetsons, The Redneck Lifestyle: Ponies, Colts and Mustangs, Cowboy Kicks: Saloons, Line-Dancing and White-Trash Bars.
Duds for Dudes: Boots, Wranglers and Stetsons
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Golden Gate Western Wear
Write a review12153 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805 (map)
When this Western wear outlet and hat maker opened in 1881, Richmond was likely a different sort of wild west all together.
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Ok Corral Western & Work Wear
Write a review2521 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Whether you're a Mission hipster, Stetson-rocking ranchero or a rodeo wrangler, OK Corral has got cowboy couture covered.
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Old West Western Wear
Read Reviews2675 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
John Wayne-wannabes outfit themselves in three-piece Western suits, chunky belt buckles and boots at this Mission cowboy depot.
The Redneck Lifestyle: Ponies, Colts and Mustangs
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Jackson Arms Shooting Range
Write a review152 Utah Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (map)
Practice your gunslinging at this South City firing range, where you'll get expert training before you start shooting.
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Infineon Raceway
Write a review29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma County, CA 95476 (map)
A massive motor-head Mecca right off the road to Wine Country formerly known as Sears Point, Infineon Raceway is a 12 turn, 2.52 mile super-track in the sun-scorched Sonoma Mountains that hosts NASCAR, Indy Grand Prix, motorcycles and drag racing.
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Pacific Rod & Gun Club
Write a review520 John Muir Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132 (map)
Shoot skeet out over Lake Merced at this historic club--the only place in San Francisco city limits where you can legally shoot a firearm.
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Chanslor Guest Ranch
Write a review2660 N Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (map)
Wanna horse-around? Saddle up at this Bodega Bay ranch for guided pony rides and private horseback excursions along the beach.
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Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
Write a review29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma County, CA 95476 (map)
Amateur speed fiends can hone driving skills and race on a competition supertrack in open-wheel, Formula 3-style cars at this professional-grade racing school at Infineon Raceway.
Cowboy Kicks: Saloons, Line-Dancing and White-Trash Bars
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Sundance Saloon
Write a review550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 (map)
Unlikely as it sounds, this country music venue is GLBT-friendly, and hosts line-dancing and hoedowns in Hunter's Point.
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Butter
Read Reviews354 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
Deep-fried Twinkies, TV dinners and strawberry-soda cocktails: White trash culture is alive and well here in SoMa.
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McTeague's Saloon
Read Reviews1237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
This cavernous Western-themed Polk Street saloon is outfitted with turn-of-the-century mining gear and plays nothing but country--and hard-drinking city kids love it.
