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Haight-Ashbury


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #87 of 622 attractions in San Francisco
Traveler Description:
Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip...... more » Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area, Neighborhood, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Shopping, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: 415 391 2000

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4 of 5 stars
muwarrior_94 4 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 9, 2009

I was in Haight Ashbury when I visited San Francisco while on business. I walked there from the Fisherman's Wharf area... not a great idea, we definitely went through some shady areas of San Francisco but fortunately nobody bothered us. I find it somewhat interesting that there are so many negative reviews...Haight is exactly what it should be. I am... more

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5 of 5 stars
Onagain20 5 contributions
Boston,Ma
Mar 20, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My two buddies and I took a trip to the haight - ashbury area on monday 3/16/09 this area was so beautiful. There were hippies and bums everywhere but no buddy messed with ya actually everyone of them even the Lsd types were just hanging around enjoying the crowd and sights like us, I even let this hippie kid borrow... more

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1 of 5 stars
buck2904 21 contributions
Illinois
Nov 29, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I guess some people love it and others, myself included, don't find thift shops and trink-it stores all that great...the way it's decribed, "Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s..." is correct but the rest of it about trendy shops is a stretch...second hand stores...it's like five or six blocks in any city. We were told by multiple... more

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4 of 5 stars
Aerowing 310 contributions
Monee,IL
Jul 27, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Jeeze...what's with all the negative reviews? A bunch of squares I guess..Ha! The Haight/ Ashbury area is not for the tourist that want to see the same things that are at Fishermans Wharf. What's cool about the area is it doesn't seem touristy. Sure it's a bit dirty and homeless people are all over...big deal. I came here by myself... more

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1 of 5 stars
Ax_Ccs 25 contributions
Caracas, Venezuela
Jun 1, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I didn’t enjoy this place at all; I was very disappointed because I thought this would be one of the most interesting spots of San Francisco. In fact, I was kind of uncomfortable and it was the only place in my trip that I think wasn't safe. It’s dirty and local street kids look at you like a strange bug... more

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1 of 5 stars
odessa23 1 contribution
switzerland
Apr 6, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Okay. So en route to visit Stinson Beach for a week, I dragged my husband to the Haight, the place of my conception back in '67. What a waste of time! The place is creepy and dangerous, not colorful, creative or unique. It reminded me of a sketchy area of paris, near Clichy, a place you definitely don't want to... more

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1 of 5 stars
Meowmonster 1 contribution
Chicago
Sep 14, 2007
3/7 found this review helpful

Unlike a lot of the other reviewers, I did not enjoy this area of San Francisco at all. I thought it was dirty and felt very uncomfortable and out of place. There were homeless people and "street kids" everywhere. I would definitely not go back. more

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4 of 5 stars
PaulBooth999 2 contributions
Lancashire
Aug 30, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Enjoyed several visits to Haight-Ashbury while staying somewhat incongruously at the Hilton in Financial District. My family thought the shops were cool and the whole atmosphere was a breath of fresh air from the usual commercial shops to be found in most big cities. I also thought the cafes served pretty nice food and I recommend Gobble for a tasty... more

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4 of 5 stars
clevel60 79 contributions
Gilbert AZ
May 2, 2007
2/5 found this review helpful

From Market St close to the piers, we took bus 71 to HA and got off at Buena Vista Park just before the strip. It’s quite a steep walk to the top of the park – but take it very slow and do it anyway. The beautiful scenery and views make it worthwhile. Heading in to HA, we tried to... more

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5 of 5 stars
bosco7 7 contributions
laguna beach, ca
Mar 2, 2007
4/7 found this review helpful

. . . get you there on time." A fun trip back in time (or as close as you can get) to the Summer of Love. Going early in the day during the week is the most advantageous for parking. Great shops and food (try "The Squat and Gobble" or "The People's Cafe," both on Haight St.). But the best... more

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Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: 415 391 2000