The Haight and Ashbury
Stanza Cafe
This is one of the many restaurants/cafes we visited while we were exploring the neighborhood. It was particularly interesting because it used old wine barrels for tables and had an antique-like ambiance. It was a strange because it was a relatively new and clean cafe in the midst of an older, more grungy Haight environment. … Continue reading
Haight-Ashbury Musicians
These are the best musicians in the area. They go here to entertain people and make a few bucks while they’re doing it. But they are most playing to get their names out, most of their revenue comes from playing at shows and gigs.
Hippie Documentary
This is an interesting CBS TV Documentary about the Grateful Dead and the growing hippie scene in Haight Ashbury, San Francisco.
Red Victorian
This is a picture of Sami Sunchild that lives in San Francisco’s Haight and Ashbury District. She is the proud owner of a bed and breakfast in the area called The Stinky Rose. She talked to us about the purpose for her place and her views towards the changing atmosphere in the Haight. She made … Continue reading
Local Musician: Matt
This is Matt, a local resident in the Haight-Ashbury district. He is playing his drum out on the street for two reasons. The first is that he just likes to play the drums and “it seemed like a nice day to play outside”. Another reason he is out here is to make a little cash. … Continue reading
Homelessness in the Haight
There is a very large homeless community in the neighborhood. This could be attributed to a number of factors. One of the main factors is that the Haight is known for its free-living lifestyle where people tend to have a more group-help mentality. That is to say, that homeless people in the Haight might believe … Continue reading
A Unique Band
This is a picture of street performers in the Haight. There is a long tradition of musical performance in the area. One of the first and most well known bands being the Grateful Dead. These guys were very good musicians and all sounded very good. They attracted a huge audience of people and I bet … Continue reading
The Grateful Dead House
This photo marks the start of our Haight and Ashbury journey. We started at a location known as “The Grateful Dead House”. The reason for the name of this house should be fairly obvious; this is where The Grateful Dead lived while they were in the Haight. Many locals consider this site as a key … Continue reading
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