Things to Do in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

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.

Monastery of Perpetual AdorationMonastery
BooksmithBookstore
Amoeba MusicRecord Store

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Top things to do in Haight Ashbury

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.
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Booksmith
★ 4.7 · 607
Bookstore
Vibrant, roomy independent bookshop offering author readings, best-sellers & hard-to-find titles.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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Amoeba Music
★ 4.7 · 4.0k
Record Store· $$
Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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Candy's Candy Shop
★ 4.9 · 229
Chocolate Shop
Every day
11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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Borderlands Books
★ 4.8 · 526
Bookstore
Specialty book shop with an eclectic stock of new & used imports, fan fiction & rare editions.
Every day
11 AM – 6 PM
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Piedmont Boutique
★ 4.5 · 135
Boutique
Outlandish fashions featuring sequins, faux fur & feathers for the dance floor or the drag bar.
Mon
11 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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FTC Skateboarding
Outdoor Store· $$
Hip skate shop offers a large selection of boards, accessories & urban apparel in a laid-back space.
Every day
11 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Haight Ashbury

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
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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
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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
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Haight Street Market (aka Gus's)
★ 4.6 · 963
Deli
Neighborhood grocery with organic fruits & vegetables, plus meats, cheeses & pantry items.
Every day
7 AM – 9 PM
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Gold Cane
★ 4.6 · 332
Lounge· $10–20
Long-standing casual bar with a back patio, pool, multiple televisions & a lounge area.
Every day
12 PM – 2 AM
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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.
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The Alembic
★ 4.5 · 824
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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Coffee to the People
★ 4.3 · 607
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Cozy neighborhood cafe that brews organic & fair trade coffee amid couches, books & board games.
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Magnolia
★ 4.4 · 955
Brewpub· $20–30
Organic bar food & a long list of homebrews anchor the menu at this popular microbrewery.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
11 AM – 1 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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