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Birthplace of the 1960s counterculture at the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets, still trading in records, vintage clothes, and psychedelia. Amoeba Music is the anchor institution.

Birthplace of the 1960s counterculture at the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets, still trading in records, vintage clothes, and psychedelia. Amoeba Music is the anchor institution.

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Top things to do in Haight Ashbury

  • Monastery of Perpetual Adoration in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Monastery of Perpetual Adoration

    Monastery

    Monastery of cloistered nuns from the order of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration that holds daily services as well as special masses and novenas for holidays.

  • Booksmith in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Booksmith

    4.7 · 610
    Bookstore

    Vibrant, roomy independent bookshop offering author readings, best-sellers & hard-to-find titles.

    Every day
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Amoeba Music in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Amoeba Music

    4.7 · 4.0k
    Record Store· $$

    Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.

    Every day
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Candy's Candy Shop in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Candy's Candy Shop

    4.9 · 232
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Specialty Store illustration for The Love of Ganesha

    The Love of Ganesha

    4.9 · 600
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Bound Together Bookstore in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Bound Together Bookstore

    4.7 · 158
    Bookstore

    Cozy, longtime bookstore offering anarchist & counter-culture books, zines & events.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Piedmont Boutique in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Piedmont Boutique

    4.5 · 137
    Boutique

    Outlandish fashions featuring sequins, faux fur & feathers for the dance floor or the drag bar.

    Mon
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • FTC Skateboarding in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    FTC Skateboarding

    Outdoor Store· $$

    Hip skate shop offers a large selection of boards, accessories & urban apparel in a laid-back space.

    Every day
    11 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Haight Ashbury

  • Gold Cane in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Gold Cane

    4.6 · 333
    Lounge· $10–20

    Long-standing casual bar with a back patio, pool, multiple televisions & a lounge area.

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  • Club Deluxe in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Club Deluxe

    4.7 · 875
    Live Music· $$

    Hip, intimate nightclub with soft lighting known for cocktails, jazz & other live music.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    2:30 PM – 10 PM
  • The Kezar Pub in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    The Kezar Pub

    4.4 · 1.1k
    Sports Bar· $10–40

    Fans cheer all kinds of sports on flat-screens throughout this spot serving pub grub & beer on tap.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 AM – 12 AM
  • Zazie in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Zazie

    4.5 · 3.5k
    French· $20–50

    Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot featuring wine, cocktails & patio seating.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Sandy's in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Sandy's

    4.8 · 413
    Sandwich Shop· $10–20
    Mon
    11 AM – 4 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    11 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Haight Street Market (aka Gus's) in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Haight Street Market (aka Gus's)

    4.6 · 968
    Deli

    Neighborhood grocery with organic fruits & vegetables, plus meats, cheeses & pantry items.

    Every day
    7 AM – 9 PM
  • Pork Store Cafe in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    Pork Store Cafe

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Breakfast· $20–30

    American comfort food (including regional choices) for breakfast & lunch in a tiny, no-frills space.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 3 PM
  • The Alembic in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

    The Alembic

    4.5 · 827
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30

    Classic handcrafted cocktails & an inventive bar food menu in a dimly lit, rustic space with booths.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 10 PM

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Map of Haight Ashbury with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Monastery of Perpetual Adoration
  2. 2Booksmith
  3. 3Gold Cane
  4. 4Amoeba Music
  5. 5Candy's Candy Shop
  6. 6Club Deluxe
  7. 7The Love of Ganesha
  8. 8The Kezar Pub
  9. 9Zazie
  10. 10Sandy's

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