Grateful Dead House
Grateful Dead House
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Fans of rock won't want to miss this historic townhouse in the heart of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. This is where the legendary rock band, Grateful Dead, called their home between 1966 and 1968. While the house is privately owned and cannot be entered, you can try to imagine the wild parties and iconic tunes that were composed within its walls. Don't forget to snap a photo from the outside, too.
While in the birthplace of counterculture, don’t miss the offbeat shops lining Haight Street (including countless thrift shops) and stay around to catch some live music in the area’s funky clubs—best explored on a hippie culture tour. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
The area surrounding the intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets, “The Haight” still exudes vibes of the 1960s counterculture as a haven for vintage clothes, music, pop posters and body piercing shops. While the Summer of Love ended decades ago, Haight-Ashbury has turned into a melting pot of hippies, hipsters, and professionals. Walking through its streets can still feel like stepping back in time. A must-see neighborhood for most music fans, it’s easy to see why these streets attracted the likes of the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin. You’ll likely be content in The Haight day or night, just be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
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- Richard M4 contributionsStop byThis appears to be a person's actual house although inhabited by Grateful Dead in the past. It's a nice house from outside but I would not have contemplated knocking on the door. I am not even a Grateful Dead fan but this was recommended to see in Haight Ashbury district. Good to take a discreet photo and post to friends. It is beautifully maintained. It's a short walk off Haight. But it will just take up a minute to see thisVisited February 2020Traveled with familyWritten February 18, 2020
- Swissman564Lewes, Delaware26 contributionsA beautiful restoration in a troubled placeWe were in The Haight just two days ago. This house was a must-see for a couple of aging hippies admittedly and joyfully stuck in the music and culture of the 60's and early 70's. The Dead-house seems to be lovingly restored which was very nice to see. As previously mentioned by others, you wouldn't know it was anything special if you didn't already know. Now here's the bad part. Walking around The Haight now is an entirely different experience from what it was when I last visited SF 16 years ago. And not for the better. There are homeless people all over the streets and an entire half block of tents and ramshackle homeless shelters are fenced-in and hidden by ugly hanging tarps at the end of the street across from the park. The addicts can be aggressive and very belligerent. It's just a shame because the local businesses are doing what they can to perpetuate the spirit but their task has been rendered nearly impossible. After strolling the length of the strip we left because we were absolutely uncomfortable and felt unsafe. We were hassled by people for money and food. Also, there is no place to sit or use the restroom anywhere.Visited April 2021Written April 25, 2021
- Kenisha32 contributionsReliving the Summer of LoveYou can't get inside but I was in the neighborhood for dinner early so I stood out front to take it in and bonded with some traveling Dead Heads who were there to capture the moment as well. Friendly neighbors informed us that but this house is in walking distance to Janis Joplin's old home. Just strolling around Haight Ashbury was inspiring trip back in time to the Summer or 69.Visited December 2019Traveled soloWritten March 7, 2020
- Tracy A6 contributionsWhat are we looking for again? 🤷🏻♀️There is nothing to see! The house is difficult to locate and is privately owned. My husband was still happy he got to see it, but a $30+ Uber to stand in front of houses with no clue what to look for? Waste of precious vacation time. And I am not a prude, but the gal who decided to set up her pole dancing station on the corner of the “retail area” of this neighborhood - who seemed to be in the middle of her public “wardrobe change” in between acts…? Can’t unsee that. I would not recommend pursuing this on a vacation in a city that has so many amazing sites to see! Snag our pic and say you went! 😜Visited March 2022Traveled with familyWritten March 16, 2022
- andrew rBel Air, Maryland108 contributionsJust a houseIt is just a house with no sign of its history visible. Privately owned, so they can do as they wish w no complaint from me, but if u are expecting anything other than just looking at the outside of a normal townhouse you will be let down. All of the musical history of the Haight is underplayed and hard to locate.Visited July 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten June 21, 2020
- NEWJERSEYSCOTTIEGRutherford, New Jersey189 contributions710 AshburyThis a must do for dead heads! The house is still the same design just different colors,and a gate a the bottom of the stairs so you can't sit on the steps and take a photo.Its cool to go see this house a think about all the crazy things that happened behind that door in the sixties.lol.At the bottom of the hill is a street sign for Ashbury & Haight ,if you stand looking at the sign with the dead house up the hill in front of you,you can take a pic of the sign and a clock on the building that's stuck on 4:20Visited February 2016Traveled as a coupleWritten February 19, 2016
- Ashley SNew York City, New York62 contributionsDeadhead MustHow can you be in San Francisco and not go see THE house?! Haight Ashbury is amazing. Walking from the Dead house to Joplin's house to Hendrix's house was pretty powerful. Must do.Visited June 2019Traveled with friendsWritten June 7, 2019
- SagaloutsTourGerrards Cross, United Kingdom1,118 contributionsAnother HouseUnless you were told who lived there, you wouldn’t know, however again it adds o the history of the area. Worth passing by if doing another activity in the area, maybe just to say, you’ve seen it.Visited April 2018Written April 25, 2018
- MusicSarah11Milwaukee, Wisconsin58 contributionsYou're in the area, why notAs I understand this is a big piece of history for Deadheads and casual fans alike. I took the 3 min walk over to see it myself and snap a pic or two for my boyfriend who is a deadhead and unable to make the trip this time. On the way there I read up on some of the history of the place and think it's kind of neat to say you were there. You're in the area and it's 3 extra minutes, so why not head over.Visited April 2017Traveled with friendsWritten April 13, 2017
- canvasoftheworldLynn, Massachusetts145 contributionsDead heads, go for it!Although this is in deed the house they lived in it is now someone else's home. Who has put up a gate but is still very nice. If you are a true dead head you'll enjoy it, don't go out of your way to see it in afraid it has no historical value. However the neighborhood is cool so get out and take a walk amongst the hippies!Visited November 2015Written November 11, 2015
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Tracy A
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Mar 2022 • Family
There is nothing to see! The house is difficult to locate and is privately owned. My husband was still happy he got to see it, but a $30+ Uber to stand in front of houses with no clue what to look for? Waste of precious vacation time. And I am not a prude, but the gal who decided to set up her pole dancing station on the corner of the “retail area” of this neighborhood - who seemed to be in the middle of her public “wardrobe change” in between acts…? Can’t unsee that. I would not recommend pursuing this on a vacation in a city that has so many amazing sites to see! Snag our pic and say you went! 😜
Written March 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
andrew r
Bel Air, MD108 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
It is just a house with no sign of its history visible. Privately owned, so they can do as they wish w no complaint from me, but if u are expecting anything other than just looking at the outside of a normal townhouse you will be let down. All of the musical history of the Haight is underplayed and hard to locate.
Written June 21, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NEWJERSEYSCOTTIEG
Rutherford, NJ189 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
This a must do for dead heads! The house is still the same design just different colors,and a gate a the bottom of the stairs so you can't sit on the steps and take a photo.Its cool to go see this house a think about all the crazy things that happened behind that door in the sixties.lol.At the bottom of the hill is a street sign for Ashbury & Haight ,if you stand looking at the sign with the dead house up the hill in front of you,you can take a pic of the sign and a clock on the building that's stuck on 4:20
Written February 19, 2016
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Ashley S
New York City, NY62 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
How can you be in San Francisco and not go see THE house?! Haight Ashbury is amazing. Walking from the Dead house to Joplin's house to Hendrix's house was pretty powerful. Must do.
Written June 7, 2019
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SagaloutsTour
Gerrards Cross, UK1,118 contributions
Apr 2018
Unless you were told who lived there, you wouldn’t know, however again it adds o the history of the area. Worth passing by if doing another activity in the area, maybe just to say, you’ve seen it.
Written April 25, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MusicSarah11
Milwaukee, WI58 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
As I understand this is a big piece of history for Deadheads and casual fans alike. I took the 3 min walk over to see it myself and snap a pic or two for my boyfriend who is a deadhead and unable to make the trip this time.
On the way there I read up on some of the history of the place and think it's kind of neat to say you were there. You're in the area and it's 3 extra minutes, so why not head over.
On the way there I read up on some of the history of the place and think it's kind of neat to say you were there. You're in the area and it's 3 extra minutes, so why not head over.
Written April 13, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
canvasoftheworld
Lynn, MA145 contributions
Nov 2015
Although this is in deed the house they lived in it is now someone else's home. Who has put up a gate but is still very nice. If you are a true dead head you'll enjoy it, don't go out of your way to see it in afraid it has no historical value. However the neighborhood is cool so get out and take a walk amongst the hippies!
Written November 11, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Simplymarichu
New York City, NY29 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
I saw the home after looking it up before my visit. I think this is a place for fans of The Grateful Dead and their music. Otherwise it is just a home to look at. I am glad I went and saw it firsthand.
Written August 8, 2014
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Kevobooker
Fort Oglethorpe, GA121 contributions
The Grateful Dead's former residence is now someone else's residence. There is nothing to see other than the now gated front walk, porch and door. Cool to have seen it but not really worth going out of your way for unless you are a true Dead Head. The neighborhood is still very liberal and hippies abound in the grassy areas throughout Haight Ashbury. This is not the most upscale or trendy part of town but is the birthplace of some of the greatest music in American history.
Written May 18, 2012
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Cat
Ocala, FL159 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
If you are in the Haight area walk up to 710 Ashbury Street so you can check out where the Dead lived during their time in the area. It is a private residence so it is imperative to be polite and regard the premises as such. On the side walk is a much faded small, painting of the Grateful Dead. A few minutes is all you need to check it out.
Written December 4, 2019
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