San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - 2025 VPG

The corner of Haight and Ashbury streets marks the heart of the neighborhood where 1960s flower power blossomed. That hippie legacy lives on in the colorful boutiques and Victorian houses that brighten the hillsides.

SEE & DO

Some say the neighborhood is best experienced while wearing tie-dye. Stop by Love on Haight, Piedmont Boutique and other quirky shops for handmade clothing and jewelry. Sift through vinyl and catch a live show at the world’s largest independent record store, Amoeba Music. Stroll past the Painted Ladies, a row of pastel Queen Anne-style homes that has become one of the most iconic sights in San Francisco. Take a print-making class or explore poster art exhibits at the Haight Street Art Center before embarking on a Magic Bus tour or Flower Power Walking Tour of the area.

EAT & DRINK

Unwind with a crisp Irish whiskey at Danny Coyle’s or grab a classic cocktail at Aub Zam Zam, a historic bar with a Persian theme. Noc Noc, Lower Haight’s self-proclaimed most unusual bar, highlights specialty sours, ciders and sakes. Savor fried plantains, tostones and Cubano sandwiches at Parada 22, or enjoy burgers, brunch and plenty of plant-based options at Magnolia Brewing, a gastropub tucked into a century-old pharmacy.

WHERE TO STAY

Stanyan Park Hotel’s turn-of-the-20th-century architecture can’t be missed. Short-term rentals around the neighborhood allow you to live like a local during your stay.