Location: Haight-Ashbury
Top Things to do in Haight-Ashbury
Top 10 Things to do in Haight-Ashbury, California (CA)
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. forageSF
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
ForageSF organizes classes on everything from mushroom hunting to seaweed foraging. Come learn what you can eat in the wild, and most importantly, how to cook it!
2. Haight Ashbury T-Shirts
3. Murio's Trophy Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
One of the bars in San Francisco where you'll find inexpensive drinks.
4. Toronado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Discriminating beer lovers have a wide selection of brews to choose from at this Lower Haight pub.
Reviewed By 617Bren - Boston, United States
As a female traveling solo, I usually do pay attention to local advice. As I was walking into Toronado on a sunny Sunday afternoon, a young guy walking slightly behind me quietly said, "Don't go in there"! And he kept on walking. I went in, and I'm not sorry because I had one of the best beer experiences ever. I read the beer board, which has an extensive selection of local beers, and when I just couldn't decide I left it up to the bartender who brought me a pint of Russian River Blind Pig IPA. Not a bad place to land! Clean glass, fresh pour, great beer. Bartender was quite the opposite of surly. Maybe it's attitude - be respectful, keep your face out of your phone, and have your cash ready. I'm pretty sure you'll have a good experience. The guy next to me at the bar was drinking a hazy IPA and it looked so good I had to ask - he recommended Alvarado St Flight of the Condor, and that was my next selection. It's now my favorite beer. I met some nice people at Toronado and I drank some excellent beer - in fact - the beer I had a Toronado was better than the stuff I tried at the SF Brew Fest the night before, so...if you're a beer lover, go to Toronado and bring cash! You'll be happy you went.
5. The Booksmith
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By bluestravelerz - Washington DC, United States
This is an outstanding bookstore in San Francisco holding so many events for literary elite in SF. It's on Haight Street and there's other bookstores in SF. You can visit them like a good library. This one has events and a good selection that changes..It's really fun to hang out and visit and they have the Bindery. The Bindery has events and still does. Here's to the book scene in SF.
6. Club Deluxe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By JagoanKita
I was taken to this great place of music and entertainment by a local friend during a work trip. (pre covid in January) What a pleasant surprise it was, excellent live music, blues, jazz etc. I'd definitely go back there the next time we can fly again to SF! Pros: Great live music, great selection of beer on tap, place is quite spacious actually and not cramped. Cons: Not much to write here. Tip: if you miss some good old fashioned European lagers, they have some nice ones on tap!
7. Haight Ashbury Flower Power Walking Tour
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
This is your backstage pass to the coolest area in the universe! Stroll through the cosmic history of it all, from rock’n roll to art, fashion and architecture, this fantastic walking adventure gives you real insight into the cosmic draw of the Haight-Ashbury! The tour is approximately 60% hippy history and 40% general neighborhood history and architecture, but it is always 100% ‘far-out’ fun! Saunter along the same streets that Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell and countless others etched their marks into the collective alternative culture and creativity of the 20th century! Approximately 12 blocks, final destination 2 blocks from the point of origin. A poetic and symbolic act of retracing the footsteps of so many, returning with greater understanding and heightened consciousness. For groups of 6 or more ask about custom dates and times.
8. Amoeba Music
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We were on Haight Street and a must stop is always Amoeba Music. It is a very large independent music store. it has lots of Dvds, posters, cds, dvds, Viinyl records, t-shirts and more for sale.
9. Jerry Garcia Mural
10. Huge Legs Hanging Out The Window
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
On Haight Street in San Francisco, there is a fun thing to see as going down the street. There is at one of the windows huge legs hanging out the window.
