Haight-Ashbury | San Francisco Travel San Francisco Haight-Ashbury Forty years later, the "Summer of Love" lives on throughout this charming Victorian sector, the location of one of the world’s top medical schools. Alamo Square, Cole Valley, Lower Haight, Parnassus Heights One of the most photographed scenes in San Francisco, Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner streets is a tight formation of Victorian houses back-dropped by downtown skyscrapers, providing a stunning contrast. The corner of Haight and Ashbury streets still has its tie-dyed roots; vintage clothing, books and records are abundant here and along lower Haight Street. Locals will point out Buena Vista Park, with its city views; and, for architectural highlights, Masonic, Piedmont and Delmar Streets. Cole Valley is also view endowed; head for Tank Hill. Parnassus Heights is home to the University of California, San Francisco.

Editors Pick The Haight — San Francisco Travel - SFGate Chronicle article: Paul K chef Daryl McDaniels dines at Rosamunde Squat 'N' Gobble/Squat 'N' Gobble Too: Warm and homey, these twin cafés serve excellent coffee drinks and satisfying food. Their crepes and sandwiches are filled amply, and nearly everything on the menu comes with a heap of home potatoes. You'll always leave this joint fully gratified, but beware -- the food coma will be close behind. 237 Fillmore St. (near Haight), (415) 487-0551; 1428 Haight St., (415) 864-8484. Thep Phanom: The restaurant frames and hangs its many accolades from the walls -- and all the praises are just. Thep Phanom cooks up specialties like the Bird of Paradise, with marinated quails in garlic and pepper deep fried and served with spicy-and-sour sauce, or specialties like crispy jumbo prawns and snapper served with peanut sauce.

There is a choice of more than 20 appetizers such as spicy seafood salad with cashews in lemon dressing. 400 Waller St. (near Haight), (415) 431-2526. ( Chronicle Review ) Zona Rosa: Though Zona Rosa's food is not all that distinctive, it was one of the first taquerias in the Haight. There are plenty of vegetarian options and fresh juices. 1793 Haight St., (415) 668-7717. For more Haight restaurants , check out these Chronicle reviews. Shopping Gallery 683: Featuring tribal art from Central and South America, as well as from Southern Mexico, this gallery also sells silver jewelry, drums, and other Native American crafts. A bit unrelated, 683 also focuses on original 1960s rock posters, handbills, and memorabilia. 683 Haight St., 415-861-1311. Betsy Dee: Dee carries her own contemporary sportswear line and many new local clothing and accessories designers.

(-SF Chronicle) 1322 Haight St., (415) 861-2527. The Booksmith: The rows and rows of new books can be a bit overwhelming at Booksmith, but spoken-word CDs are stacked at the counter, and author readings and events occur up to twice a week. 1644 Haight St., (415) 863-8688. ( Web site ) Bound Together Bookstore: This volunteer-run shop's tagline is "An Anarchist Collective," so don't expect to find Danielle Steele novels here. Instead, look for authors like Noam Chomsky and Mumia Abu-Jamal, books about anarchy in Cuba, zines from the likes of Earth First! and works from other radical, alternative, left-wing presses -- including, of course, "The Anarchist Yellow Pages." T-shirts advertising faux fast-food outlets "Murder King" and "MadCow's" are also sold. 1369 Haight St., (415) 431-8355.

( Web site ) FTC: Skaters flock to this shop for skateboards, Stussy skate pants, skateboard videos, and a variety of skate-related accessories and magazines. 1632 Haight St., (415) 626-0663. ( Web site ) Genesis Imports: The UN of crafts shops, Genesis features a worldwide mixture of crafts. Indonesian wooden dragons, statues from Tanzania, Vietnamese carved miniature boats, Peruvian jewelry, masks from Ghana, American Indian saddle blankets -- the list goes on. 1597 Haight St., (415) 703-0775. Looking Glass Collage: Since 1973, Steve Wilson has offered custom stained glasswork and Gail Mitchell custom beaded jewelry. The small shop is filled with hand-blown glass in the shape of Egyptian perfume bottles, plus wine glasses and more, as well as a selection of beads. 1572 Haight St., (415) 863-1200.

Mendel's Art Supplies: What started out in 1968 as mainly a house-paint store has over the years diversified along with the community and become a full art-supply outlet. Mendel's specializes in offbeat costume wear and eccentric fabrics as well as arts-and-crafts items like origami kits, stickers, paint and paper supplies and rubber stamps. 1556 Haight St., (415) 621-1287. ( Web site ) Mickey's Monkey: If you're looking for that certain knickknack for your home, Mickey's Monkey is crammed with all sorts of collectibles. Lava lamps, globes, wooden crosses, masks, turtle lights and other trinkets are neatly displayed in the small space available. It's also a place to find used furniture at decent prices. 214 Pierce St., (415) 864-0693. Robotspeak: Dubbing itself San Francisco's independent electronic music shop, Robotspeak sells hardware, such as mixers, drum machines, and microphones, as well as audio editing software, and the like. The location also hosts audio production classes and live music performances.

589 1/2 Haight St., (415) 554-1977. Scents-U-All: The main draw at this small scent-driven shop is its custom-blend perfumes. It also sells a variety of essential oils, incense, scented candles, and small gift items. 438 Haight St., 415-861-OILS. SFO Snowboarding: A prime spot for snowboarders to stock up on all the boots, boards, bindings, and outerwear. 618 Haight St., (415) 386-1666. ( Web site ) Soul Patch Tattoo: Add Soul Patch to the long list of piercing and tattoo parlors in the City. One wall features large, framed sample designs prospective clients can flip through, and there is a portfolio book as well. Henna tattoos are also an option, and Soul Patch throws in a few T-shirts, sunglasses, and jewelry to round out its stock. 1599 Haight St., (415) 552-3444. Stuf: Accessorize, accessorize.

That's the raison d'etre for Stuf. The stuff inside includes jewelry, handbags, slippers, and hats, featuring some local designers. Most items are reasonably priced, though some tend toward the expensive side. 1612 Haight St., 415-551-STUF. Tibet Styles: Filled with rugs, jewelry, jackets, and wall hangings from monasteries, the stock in Tibet Styles is designed mostly by Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal. The store adds a few nice touches, such as offering information about the symbols on each of the wall hangings. 1707 Haight St., 415-387-0903. Ambiance: Women who want to look both fashionable and grown up flock here for reasonably-priced, well-chosen pieces by French Connection, Free People, XOXO, Silver Jeans and Trina Turk, as well as finds from several smaller labels. This is also the place to pick up a great dress, shoes and bag for a date, wedding, office party or other event.

Just be prepared for lots of attention from well-meaning staff members -- they are incredibly helpful when you need it, but can be a little too much when you don't. 1458 Haight St., (415) 552-5095. Bang-On San Francisco: This old-school T-shirt shop focuses on '70s and '80s music, with iron-ons depicting the Clash, Sex Pistols, David Bowie, the Smiths, and Madness, among others. Custom lettering is also an option. 1603 Haight St., no phone. Buffalo Exchange: A used-clothing buy-sell bonanza, with racks and racks of hip jeans, sweaters, jackets, dresses, T-shirts, shoes and much, much more! There are a few new items sprinkled throughout the store, but they're usually pretty cheap, too. 1555 Haight St., (415) 431-7733. ( Web site ) Cheap Thrills: These shops are a dream for the retro punk contingents in the Haight.

Whether it's a CBGB's tank top, skull shirt, Manic Panic hair dye, or studded punk bracelet, Cheap Thrills hearkens an early '80s New York vibe. Other paraphernalia includes body art tattoos, Elvis lighters, Bart Simpson Pez dispensers, and Bendy toys. 1324 Haight St., (415) 252-8395 and 1687 Haight St., (415) 252-5687. Clobba: Geared toward men and women ages 15 to 32, Clobba carries trendy and upbeat designs mainly from Los Angeles and New York. Aside from the clothing lines, the front of the shop features accessories such as jewelry and belt buckles. 1604 Haight St., (415) 864-4701.

Costumes on Haight: A mecca for Halloween and Mardi Gras revelers, Costumes on Haight is the place to find those Viking hats, boas, king's crowns, colorful wigs, pimp jackets, pirate shirts, Victorian boots, poodle skirts or whatever else you can dream up. The main floor is stocked with vintage clothes as well. Costumes are also for rent. 735 Haight St., (415) 621-1356. ( Web site ) Crossroads Trading Co.: Though the front of this expansive store shows off some new lines for men and women, most of the stock at Crossroads is high-quality used clothes. This location reflects the style of its Haight Street shoppers -- items are hip, young and often clubworthy. Other sections are devoted to hats, belts, scarves, sunglasses and jewelry. See their Web site for details on selling your clothes. 1519 Haight St., (415) 355-0555.

( Web site ) Held Over: Sift through racks of vintage clothes from the '60s and '70s for men and women -- basic used sweaters, T-shirts, dresses and jeans. Held Over charges relatively reasonable prices, such as $20 or $30 for a pair of jeans or $250 for a good-quality leather jacket. 1543 Haight St., (415) 864-0818. La Rosa: This upscale vintage boutique focuses on clothes and collectables from the '20s to '50s, though there are some items from the '60s and '70s in stock. Dinner jackets, formal dresses, feather hats and other accessories come from all over the world. While shirts range from $65 to $265, some carry as much as a $1,000 price tag, while gowns can cost up to $2,000. 1711 Haight St., (415) 668-3744.

New York Apparel: This is the spot for that fishnet bodysuit, silver vinyl pants, black vinyl lace-up dress, chains, leather and sexy lingerie. Old-school New York punk wear, like studded belts and bracelets, lives on here. A wall of cheap colored tights and fishnets is a main attraction. 1722 Haight St., (415) 751-8823. Piedmont Boutique: The two giant fishnetted legs sticking out over Piedmont give a hint as to the creative and colorful clothes inside. For more than 30 years, Uti, Piedmont's designer, has been fashioning costumes and outfits for dancers, stylists, theater folks, drag queens and local rockers like Super Booty. About 90 percent of the clothes, lingerie, hats, coats, boas and assorted accessories are produced by Piedmont, and Uti says its seamstresses can produce anything on request in two days. Prices are midrange, but the store uses only high-quality fabrics. 1452 Haight St., (415) 864-8075.

( Web site ) SoMe: The colorful murals outside SoMe reflect the creative fashions and artwork inside, especially the accessories. Crocheted hats, funky sandals, and fuzzy slippers are just a few examples. SoMe also sells affordable leather jackets and other basic apparel. 1391 Haight St., (415) 552-1525. Static: For those longing to don '70s and '80s fashions (oxymoron not intended), Static specializes in those as well as older vintage clothes. The front cases in the shop display Duran Duran and other buttons as well as old Gucci bags. Static also sells used fur jackets, which may not sit well with all the PC types in the Haight. 1764 Haight St., (415) 422-0046. Stussy: All Stussy, all the time. The showcase for Stussy men's and women's jackets, shirts, bags and more charges about the same for its products as in department stores. A basic sweatshirt sets you back $55, and jackets go for about $200.

1409 Haight St., (415) 701-7474. ( Web site ) Upper Playground: Upper Playground consists of an art gallery called Fifty24SF, a clothing store and a back room full of used vinyl, mainly soul and jazz. Urban-style T-shirts bearing rap-star monikers like Chuck D and Kool Keith abound. The gallery, meanwhile, spotlights local and national artists with exhibits that change monthly. 220 Fillmore St. (at Haight). (415) 252-0144. ( Web site ) Vickie's Boutique: This store's signature items are T-shirts and undies emblazoned with the "Lower Haight" insignia. Vickie also carries some African tie-dyes and music T-shirts, as well as sunglasses, jewelry and small bags. 603 Haight St., (415) 552-5997. Wasteland: One of the most intriguing window displays in the city fronts this used-clothing store, packed full of everything from vinyl skirts (and bras to match!) to less outrageous sweaters and campy T-shirts.

And for a change, the stuff's not overpriced. 1660 Haight St., (415) 863-3150. X Generation: Clothes at X Generation speak to a far younger crowd than the original Gen-Xers. The women's-clothing shop caters to teenagers with its feather-trimmed lace shirts and club-style wear. Its sister store, X Generation 2, carries somewhat more sophisticated clothing. Prices at both shops are quite reasonable. X Generation: 1606 Haight St., (415) 255-2838; X Generation 2: 1401 Haight St., (415) 863-6040 Your Skirt: Owner-designer Belle Borovik has more than 80 styles of skirts to choose from, from pencils to circles to low-waist A-lines, and everything in between (or you can design something together), and lots of fabrics. Her skirts average about $150; they are all fully lined and made in California.

She also sells off-the-rack skirts in solid linens, printed chiffons, cottons, silks and gauze; along with a limited selection of skirts, knits, tops and jeans. The space also hosts rotating art shows and events. (-SF Chronicle/SF Gate) 1748 Haight St., (415) 377-1389. John Fluevog Shoes: The sign reads "Peace, good sole and groovy love vibes to all who enter," a taste of the vibe inside this shop. Designer John Fluevog, working with a design team in Vancouver, produces a line of funky "Satan proof" shoes in a range of bold colors and styles. Whether it's oxblood-colored boots, or metal platform sandals, the company makes all its own products, many of which are unisex styles. For more affordable prices, wait until January or August for Fluevog's big storewide sales. 1897 Haight St., (415) 436-9784. ( Web site ) Amoeba: Buy, sell and trade inside this cornucopia of music bargains.

Even the new CDs are cheap, but there are so many used CDs in good condition that you may never make it to the new side of the store. 1855 Haight St., (415) 831-1200. ( Web site ) Groove Merchant: The Groove Merchant carries old collectible vinyl, mainly jazz, soul, funk and Latin music. Among the stacks are hard-to-find soul staples and classics that appeal to DJs looking for a history lesson in music, as well as old-time collectors. There are some new titles, but most of the racks are for used albums. 687 Haight St., (415) 252-5766. ( Web site ) Haight-Ashbury Music Center: A large selection of guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, PA systems, recording equipment, percussion instruments, wind instruments and accessories can be found here, all at reasonable prices. 1540 Haight St., (415) 863-7327. ( Web site ) Recycled Records: Recycled buys and sells used jazz, blues, rock and folk vinyl and CDs, as well as other memorabilia such as vintage rock posters.

The walls are lined with rare 45s and hard-to-find albums. Prices are reasonable for the most part, especially considering what many collectors are willing to pay. 1377 Haight St., (415) 626-4075. Rooky Ricardo's: For those longing for the days of vinyl, Rooky's is a dream. The colorful shop is chock-full of old soul, jazz, gospel, reggae and funk albums and a massive selection (more than 50,000) of old 45s. To top it off, Rooky's does not charge collector's prices, meaning everything is affordable. Rooky's hosts a record swap the first Sunday of every month. 448 Haight St., (415) 864-7526. ( Web site ) Dreams of Kathmandu: The purple-and-green-sherbet-colored façade makes Dreams of Kathmandu hard to miss. Inside, the inventory is a bit more sedate, with Tibetan prayer flags hanging from the ceiling, Buddha and elephant statues on the shelves and Nepalese paper lanterns, batiks, jewelry, masks and incense boxes adding to the spirit.

Closed Mondays. 1352 Haight St., (415) 255-4968. Haight-Ashbury T-Shirts: This spot is literally wall-to-wall T-shirts and tie-dye shirts, most sporting Haight-Ashbury insignias or pictures of Bob Marley and, of course, Jerry Garcia, or simply the name of his little jam band. Grateful Dead beanie bears fill the front window. 1500 Haight St., (415) 863-4639. Land of the Sun: Land of the Sun carries the typical '60s Summer of Love gear, including tie-dye shirts, Jerry Garcia wall hangings, peace necklaces, Haight-Ashbury T-shirts, Janis Joplin photos, candles and incense. 1715 Haight St., (415) 831-8646. Nightlife Club Deluxe: Keeping the swing era alive with big bands, art deco and boogie-woogie since the '50s, Club Deluxe is a unique experience when it comes to the Haight.

There's always live music on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday the owner's band puts on a show featuring Frank Sinatra covers. Try the artisan-style pizza, with has an organic flour crust and fresh toppings each day. They're served served 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Friday and Sunday. 1509-11 Haight St., (415) 552-6949. Hobson's Choice: If rum is your specialty, then Hobson's Choice is your choice. There are more than 110 kinds of rum, about 80 percent of which are hard to find elsewhere. Many brands are imported from the Virgin Islands, Haiti, Anguilla and Puerto Rico. Bartenders will mix specific rums into different cocktails such as the basic mojito, the Brazilian carpirinha and the dark & stormy. Rum flights, a special order in which patrons choose three kinds of rum, are available every night. Hobson's packs out Thursday to Saturday nights. 1601 Haight St., (415) 621-5859.

( Web site ) Mad Dog in the Fog: A funky British pub famous for its stout pints, bangers and mash, open-mic nights and pub quizzes. Order a pint, play some darts and slake your appetite at this Lower Haight favorite. 530 Haight St., (415) 626-7279. ( Web site ) Milk: The latest club to take over this ever-changing Haight Street music venue, Milk has been a success with its soul, funk, hip-hop, and house beats. Catering to the 20-something set, Milk is a lively spot, serving drinks with a powerful punch. Local and international artists and DJs perform most weekends. Milk also brings rock and roll sushi Sundays back to the area, in the vein of the old Nightbreak that used to be across the street. 1840 Haight St., (415) 387-6455. ( Web site ) Nickies: One of the Lower Haight's longtime attractions, Nickies (formerly Nickie's BBQ) has re-opened after lengthy renovations.

The dance floor's now level, the sound system's improved and the bar has been spiffed up with natural wood and a sleek design, but the unpretentious vibe remains. 466 Haight St., (415) 255-0300. ( Web site ) Noc Noc: A cozy bar with great seating -- if you get there early enough. Find a cushiony bench or pillow along a wall or tucked into a corner, then slouch and fixate on the abundance of zebra prints, TV screens and airplane fuselage. Noc Noc doesn't serve hard liquor, but it's creative (in a good way) with its sake and wine. It also has a great selection of beers. There is music, but no dance floor -- but at least there's no cover. 557 Haight St., (415) 861-5811. Zam Zam: One step into Zam Zam and you're back in the 1940s.

The infamous Martini Nazi has passed on, leaving only the stories in his wake, but although martinis are still the drink of choice, it's no longer a faux pas to ask for a cosmopolitan, a margarita or any other cocktail. The tables in back are open again (Bruno had closed them off years ago), and the old name, Persian Aub Zam Zam, has been shortened. Ask new co-owner Bob Clarke about his college years playing basketball with Dubya. 1633 Haight St., (415) 861-2545. If the Haight's got one thing figured out, it's dive bars. There are too many to mention them all, but be assured that any you might stumble into will have plenty of character -- and characters. Here's a sampling: Gold Cane: This is your ideal chew-the-fat kind of bar, utterly plain in decoration, with a decent jukebox, a full bar and plenty of tables for brainstorming sessions. 1569 Haight St., (415) 626-1112.

John Murio's Trophy Room: Once the Trophy Room was a tiny little joint with a pool table, an array of motorcycles outside and a really cool, loud jukebox. Then someone knocked out the back wall, added another pool table and expanded the pinball/videogame selection. The most colorful clientele were quickly replaced by more formal, professional types. The trend recently seems to have reversed itself, however, making this a spacious and eminently casual venue. 1811 Haight St., (415) 752-2971. Kezar Pub & Restaurant: Sports fanatics unite at the Kezar, with its 10 digital receivers and two C-band channels. The bar shows everything from Sunday football games (different contests on each television) to curling matches. International sports, such as Aussie-rules football, and college football are popular here as well. The pub has been in business since the opening of the Kezar Stadium, and features walls filled with old '49ers photos. Aside from the 20 beers on tap, the bar serves pub grub like buffalo wings, burgers, corned beef and shepherd's pie. 770 Stanyan St.

(near Haight), (415) 386-9292. Martin Mack's Bar & Restaurant: This Irish sports bar fills with football crowds as well as fans of Irish sports, which are shown on the TVs. The bar also has a restaurant in the back that serves burgers, fries, nachos and more healthy entrees like sautéed fresh sole or broiled salmon filet. Irish specialties like corned beef and cabbage are on the menu, and the original Irish breakfast, with eggs, Irish sausage and bacon and black-and-white pudding, are popular for brunch. 1568 Haight St., (415) 864-0124. Molotov's: Pool is available, along with a number of tables, plenty of room to move around and barkeeps who are known to put on spontaneous firebreathing shows. 582 Haight St., (415) 558-8019. Toronado: Toronado is the best Lower Haight neighborhood hangout for those who want to just suck down a few brews.

The draft choices are extensive, with names like Brutal Bitter, Boney Fingers and Prohibition Ale. German beers are also offered on tap. The crowd can get loud and boisterous. 547 Haight St., (415) 863-2276. ( Web site ) Trax: After 30 years on the block, Trax is the only gay bar to survive in the Haight out of about a dozen over the years. The red neon sign outside hints at the decor within: red bar stools, red lighting, red pool table. Happy hour lasts from noon to 7 pm weekdays, and on Tuesdays beers are $2 all day and night. Trax is also known for its vast selection of tequilas. 1437 Haight St., (415) 864-4213. Lodging Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Art: The Red Victorian, a-turn-of-the-century hotel that has had two previous incarnations, is one spot on the Haight where the Summer of Love lives on.

Sami Sunchild's Peace Arts Center, which is part of the guest house, sells peace T-shirts, human-diversity posters and the like. Rooms are decorated in themes, such as the Flower Child Room and the Sunshine Room, and the staff acts more like family than workers. Prices are very reasonable. 1665 Haight St., (415) 864-1978. ( Web site ) Stanyan Park Hotel: Built in 1904-05, the Stanyan Park Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Victorian-style hotel has since been restored and now houses 36 rooms and suites with period artwork and decors. The hotel does have modern amenities, but adds old-fashioned touches like evening tea and cookies. 750 Stanyan St. (near Haight), (415) 751-1000. ( Web site ) For more places to stay, check out our lodging search . San Francisco: 10 Things to Do  5.

Haight-Ashbury - TIME Need to Know The birthplace of America's counter-culture, the Haight was Ground Zero during the summer of 1967, a.k.a. The Summer of Love, baby. Hippies used to live here, but at some point the Jefferson Airplane moved out, and affluent yuppies moved in, buying up all the colorful Victorian homes throughout Haight-Ashbury and replacing its head shops with high-end boutiques, chic restaurants and hip cafés. My favorite spot in the Haight is Amoeba Music , which is in a former bowling alley and boasts one of the biggest collections of CDs (new and used) in the world. From Amoeba, head west a block along Haight Street (please don't feed the panhandlers; there are plenty of social services in San Francisco that provide them food and health care) to its end. Cross the street and you're just inside Golden Gate Park, at famous Hippie Hill, which you'll either love or loathe, depending on your feelings about drum circles and wheat-free pot brownies.

(They're legal in S.F., by the way, for people who have marijuana prescriptions.) Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco San Francisco 5 9 votes Commonly known as "The Haight", San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood is most closely associated with the Hippie subculture of the 1960s, some of which is still evident today. Early History Haight and Ashbury Street corner When San Francisco was just a young city, the area known as Haight-Ashbury was full of farms and open space. But when the Haight Street cable car line was built, the neighborhood experienced a boom, eventually becoming a desirable upper-middle-class neighborhood with many lovely homes. It was also one of the only parts of the city that was spared after the fires that followed the famous 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. During and after the Great Depression, Haight-Ashbury suffered a serious decline and after a slight rise post-World War II, by the 1950s it was a less than desirable neighborhood with plenty of vacant houses.

The Hippies Haight Street Soon, the presence of empty houses for sale at low prices and plenty of cheap rooms to rent attracted a group of young people (many of them beatniks) that eventually became known as Hippies. By the mid-60s, Haight-Ashbury became the home base of the Hippie subculture. It was also known as a center for illegal drug use and became home to many of the decades' psychedelic rock groups, like Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead. By the time the 1967 "Summer of Love" happened, Haight-Ashbury was "the" place to be if you were a Hippie. Thousands of young people had, by this time, migrated to the area from all around the country. Haight-Ashbury received lots of negative publicity from conservative groups who disapproved of the Hippie lifestyle and many looked down at San Francisco as a place that proliferated this bohemian way of life. The Red Victorian Since that time, the neighborhood has never been the same and some members of the Flower Power generation still make their home in The Haight more than forty years later.

Haight-Ashbury Today Haight-Ashbury is no longer a haven for Hippies but some of that culture is still evident in the many vintage clothing shops, second-hand stores, and cafes scattered around the neighborhood. Today, locals break The Haight into two sections: Upper and Lower. The Upper Haight extends from Stanyan to Masonic and tends to be an upscale shopping area that attracts both tourists and affluent residents. The Lower Haight, in contrast, is home to a number of music clubs and is a popular nightlife destination. Haight Ashbury In The 1960s: A Vibrant Hippie History (PHOTOS) | The Huffington Post Haight Ashbury In The 1960s: A Vibrant Hippie History (PHOTOS) 10/15/2012 02:20 pm ET | Updated Oct 16, 2012 160 Carly Schwartz Founder & Director, Kalu Yala Media Lab SF Public Library A stroll down Haight Street today will undoubtedly evoke a certain 1960s nostalgia.

Live guitar music still warbles from street corners, tie-dyed t-shirts are hawked by the handful, the smell of pot permanently wafts, colorful peace signs adorn windows of businesses like the Red Victorian Bed & Breakfast -- institutions better suited to an earlier time. (SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS) But said nostalgia is often overshadowed by the sad realities of a neighborhood that has long since evolved from the remnants of a revolution: the wayward teenagers, the tourist traps, the vagabonds, the $6 corporate ice cream cones sold at precisely San Francisco's most famous intersection. During its heyday, which culminated in 1967's infamous Summer of Love, young dreamers converged in the Haight by the thousands. Historians deem the neighborhood the birthplace of the hippie movement, marked by peaceful protests and psychedelic experimentation. The era's greatest luminaries, from Jerry Garcia to Allen Ginsberg to Jimi Hendrix, all lived nearby. Then the movement waned, and the area began to decay along with it.

"By the fall of 1967, Haight-Ashbury was nearly abandoned, trashed, and laden with drugs and homeless people," blogger Jon Newman wrote in his essay Death of the Hippie Subculture. "With the Haight in ruins and most of its residents gone, it was simply unable to operate as a hub for music, poetry and art." Of course, the Haight still has a certain appeal. There's no better jazz-and-pizza combo in the city than at Club Deluxe, Amoeba Music offers a truly epic collection, a parklet just popped up in front of Haight Street Market and the 12-piece band that assembles in front of American Apparel on Sunday mornings always move crowds to dance in the street. Yet we can't help but heave a sigh while pushing past gaggles of gawking tourists or stepping over the man sleeping on the sidewalk at noon. While a stroll down Haight Street today certainly evokes nostalgia, it also makes us yearn for a place that was once the epicenter of peace and love and youth in revolt, a place we never had the chance to experience ourselves but will be forever engrained in San Francisco's complex, progressive history.

Celebrate the past by clicking through our exclusive slideshow below, courtesy of our friends at the SF Public Library: A History Of Hippies Haight Ashbury Street Fair -- Store: Maps of the Haight Ashbury Maps of the Haight Ashbury A complete map & guide to the history and sites of the Haight-Ashbury is now available. Also, map/guides for Golden Gate Park and San Francisco Bicycle Routes. Haight-Ashbury Map and Guide Price: $6.95 This concise and up-to-date guide to the Haight-Ashbury is a must-have resource for visitors and residents alike. It tells the legendary story of the Haight from pre-1906 earthquake through the 1960s (sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll) and up to the present. The 21 page Guide includes over 100 images, drawings and photographs and a detailed pull-out map that shows you where the Famous (dead) Stars lived as well as current information about where to shop, eat, and enjoy the Haight-Ashbury today.

Map and Guide To Golden Gate Park Price: $3.95 The comprehensive map/guide to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park features all of the facilities and attractions this park has to offer. This 17th Edition of the illustrative map covers the park's history; lets you know where the museums, monuments and other facilities are located; and includes recreational activity sites such as bike paths, horse trails and more. San Francisco Bike Map & Walking Guide Price: $3.95 Getting around San Francisco is made easier with this current bicycle and walking guide. This map/guide features the City's official Bike Routes, bike shops and rentals, and street grades. For the Urban Hiker, the map features scenic routes and stairways. Includes a complete map of the San Francisco Presidio. ©2016 Haight Ashbury Street Fair, all rights reserved

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