Haight-Ashbury Travel Guide

San Francisco

Haight-Ashbury showing street scenes, a house and heritage architecture
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Haight-Ashbury showing street scenes and a house
Haight-Ashbury which includes heritage architecture and a house
Haight-Ashbury showing signage, a city and a house
This San Francisco landmark is steeped in history and is redolent of a bygone era of peace and love.

This is San Francisco landmark is steeped in the social and political history of the post-Second World War United States. Haight Ashbury will be forever associated with one of the most iconic eras in the history of the United States, when the Summer of Love and flower power were in full bloom, and the Grateful dead were a firm favourite with many music lovers.

Haight Ashbury was instrumental in 1960s counter-culture, a haven for non-conformists and peace-loving dreamers. Among the revellers here were Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. But though these sixties musical icons are long gone, the spirit and reminders of the tie-dye wearing, incense-burning, make love-not-war generation remain very much at the fore of this bohemian district. Perhaps all the peace and love paid off in karmic terms, as this was one of the few areas in San Francisco that survived the 1906 earthquake that levelled around 80 per cent of the city.

Today, this place is still something of a cultural haven. You can hang out in the coffee houses, bookstores and music clubs, or check out some of the boutiques that sell home-made clothing and a variety of smoking paraphernalia. Laid back travellers will feel very much at home here. Some of the shops even display valuable antiques and relics of the Sixties era.

Having said that, the district has become significantly more gentrified than its sixties iteration, and snazzy boutiques and upmarket restaurants also compete for your attention in this varied and soulful region. One the Sixties were over, the hippies moved out, and the yuppies moved in, buying up the colourful Victorian terrace houses by the dozen. These ‘painted ladies’, as they are referred to colloquially, are dazzling with their bright colours and design making them an attractive addition to the area.

After you’ve strolled around the characterful streets, end your day at the oldest park in San Francisco, the Buena Vista Park and watch the sun steadily set over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Haight-Ashbury

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹12,005 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹12,005
₹14,130 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,332 reviews)
"No free breakfast but was nice"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹10,520 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹10,520
₹15,937 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,604 reviews)
"Good location, easy to get around! Lots to do in the area. Room was clean. Staff friendly. The doors are loud to close could hear our neighbors coming and going and the people above us were very loud walking around as we tried to sleep! Breakfast had a good flow with the amount of people that were ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,673 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹11,673
₹13,738 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
"Safe and great location."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹14,614 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹14,614
₹21,259 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,762 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff is friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹13,118 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹13,118
₹18,687 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,045 reviews)
"Some very pleasant staff and some not so. Good location."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is ₹8,723 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,723
₹9,919 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,935 reviews)
"Hood services"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Haight-Ashbury

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Eureka Valley

While you're in Eureka Valley, take in top sights like Castro Street or Castro Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Castro Station or 17th St & Castro St Stop.

Eureka Valley
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Western Addition

4/5(24 area reviews)

Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Western Addition
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Noe Valley

Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

Noe Valley
Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
California Academy of Sciences showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Golden Gate

If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.

Golden Gate
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Mission District

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

Mission District


Haight-Ashbury Travel Guide