The Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood

Iconic, Eclectic, and Full of Soul

Living in Haight-Ashbury means being surrounded by history, culture, and creativity on every block. As the birthplace of the 1960s counterculture movement, the neighborhood still pulses with an artistic energy that’s unmistakably San Francisco.

Street corner of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco with a vintage-style building and colorful shopfront. A hanging street sign and a flower display are also visible.
Exterior of "Coffee to the People" café with green signage, neon "open" sign, menu board on sidewalk, and colorful building façade.

From the vibrant murals and tie-dye storefronts to the indie bookstores, vintage record shops, and eclectic mix of restaurants and bars—Haight-Ashbury offers a lifestyle that’s anything but ordinary. Stroll to local institutions like Amoeba Music, grab a bite at Cha Cha Cha, sip a latte at Coffee to the People, or browse the hidden gems in quirky boutiques and thrift stores.

A park scene with large trees, a grassy field, and a central fountain. People are sitting and walking along a paved path. The setting is tranquil with lush greenery.

Just a few blocks away lies Golden Gate Park, offering trails, gardens, museums, and open green space for picnics, workouts, and weekend adventures. And with Whole Foods, fitness studios, bakeries, and more all walkable from your door, it’s easy to embrace a car-free, community-driven lifestyle.

Haight-Ashbury isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a living story, rich with character and charm, where every street corner feels like a page from a postcard. Whether you’re drawn to its legacy or simply want to live in one of SF’s most walkable, spirited districts, you’ll feel the magic of this place the moment you arrive.

Exterior of Whole Foods Market store with people and bicycles.
Street scene in an urban area with a bar sign for live music, bicycles parked, and outdoor seating area. Visible no parking sign, people walking, and trees along the sidewalk. Overhead string lights are hung across the street.
Amoeba Music storefront with vintage signage and a partial view of a bowling sign and mural.
Neon sign reading 'Milk Bar, Live Music & Dancing' with a martini glass icon.
Street view of a bustling urban scene with colorful buildings and outdoor seating. People are sitting at tables outside a blue building with vibrant graffiti. A scooter is parked in front, and there's a tree and lamppost lining the street.
A street view of the Citrus Club restaurant with an open sign, outdoor seating, and nearby buildings in a busy urban area.
Street view of The Booksmith bookstore and Escape from New York Pizza with neon signs and parked cars in front on a sunny day.
Street corner featuring Frank's Liquors with colorful murals and street art on the walls, including portraits and vibrant designs. Purple flowers are in the foreground.
Street view of "The Red Victorian," a historic red and green building with balconies, decorative details, and graffiti at the entrance, located next to a store sign reading "Decades of Fashion."
Entrance to a vintage clothing store with signs advertising fashion from the 1880s to 1980s, including costumes and vintage attire. A red and white scooter is parked near the entrance, and two people are entering the store.
Street scene with colorful storefronts, including a red building labeled "Wasteland," and a taqueria sign. People walking on the sidewalk, trees, and purple flowers in the foreground.
Colorful sign with 'Haight & Ashbury' and doodles, green leaves and blue sky
Street signs for Haight and Ashbury at an intersection with a traffic light and buildings in the background.
Decorative mannequin legs wearing fishnet stockings and red high heels protruding from a window of a building with ornate trim.
Colorful storefront with "Goodfellas" graffiti art, mural featuring vibrant imagery including hookah and cannabis leaves, tree in foreground, sign for "New Era."
Colorful candy shop exterior with a polka-dot pattern and a large "Candy's" sign, alongside a chalkboard advertising Japanese KitKat promotion. Sidewalk view with a tree and people walking in a sunny urban area.
Buena Vista Park sign in a green space with buildings and cars in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Sign for Buena Vista Park, San Francisco, against a blue sky background with part of a building visible.
Street corner with a Ritual Coffee Roasters shop in a yellow building, traffic lights, and a pedestrian crosswalk.
Exterior of Magnolia Brewing with outdoor seating and a bicycle parked nearby.
Exterior view of "Coffee to the People" cafe with an open sign and menu board in front, located in a colorful building.
Colorful storefronts in a city street, featuring a tie-dye emporium and a delicatessen, with a black car parked nearby and a person crossing the street, located at the intersection with a street sign reading 'Masonic.'
Outdoor view of a plant shop with a variety of potted plants and flowers displayed at the entrance, blue and pink striped facade, and an open door with indoor greenery visible.
Street view of Flippin Burger restaurant with outdoor seating, an "Open" sign, and a menu featuring burgers, Phillies, and shakes. Located on a busy urban sidewalk with other shops and street parking.
Storefront with "Midtown" sign and city skyline graphic
San Franpsycho store sign with Golden Gate Bridge logo in San Francisco.
Haight and Ashbury street corner with shops, colorful storefronts, and floral decorations.
Haight Street Market entrance with vibrant mural depicting farm scene and produce.
Storefront signs including "Relic Vintage" with a red awning, "StreetTaco" featuring a green car illustration, and a sign for designer outlet prices.
Large hammer-shaped sign for Roberts Hardware, established in 1931, displayed on a building with neighboring signs for Zam Zam Cocktails and other businesses.