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Haight-Ashbury (/ ˌ h eɪ t ˈ æ ʃ b ɛr i,-b ər i /) is a district of San Francisco, California, named for the intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets. It is also called The Haight and The Upper Haight. The neighborhood is known as one of the main centers of the counterculture of the 1960s.
Haight-Ashbury. 1,404 reviews. #70 of 1,031 things to do in San Francisco. Neighborhoods. Write a review. About. Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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- Snap a Pic Below the Haight-Asbury Street Signs. It's a pilgrimage for Deadheads, hippies, and everyday visitors alike: the northwest intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets, where two perpendicular street signs have become a symbol for freedom, peace, love, and the entire '60s counterculture movement.
- Get Your Grateful Dead On. Speaking of the Dead, the Haight is synonymous with this eclectic rock band and is ground zero for Deadheads, who come to walk in their footsteps, relive the music, and revel in San Francisco's Summer of Love memories.
- Enjoy the Views From Atop Buena Vista Park. Buena Vista has long been a stop on the SF hippie circuit. It's San Francisco's oldest official park and undoubtedly among its steepest: a 37-acre expanse that climbs its way up a 575-foot-tall hillside from Haight Street just east of Central Avenue.
- Browse the Stock at Amoeba Music. Opened in 1997 in an enormous 24,000-square-foot former bowling alley, Amoeba Music brought a new wave of music to a neighborhood already steeped in sound.
Haight-Ashbury, district within the city of San Francisco, California, U.S., adjacent to Golden Gate Park. The district became famous as a bohemian enclave in the 1950s and ’60s and was the centre of a large African American population.
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Explore the historic and colorful district where 1960s flower power blossomed. Shop, dine, and discover the spirit of the Summer of Love on Haight Street and beyond.
May 17, 2024 · The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco feels like a journey back in time. Whether you’ve come to admire the historic Victorian houses, embrace your inner hippie, or grab a drink on your way to Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury has something for everyone.
Learn about the rich history of the Haight-Ashbury district, the epicenter of the \"Summer of Love\" in 1967. Find out how to shop, hike, see murals, and take tours in this unique and colorful neighborhood of San Francisco.
