Bohemian Heart of SF
San Francisco, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
Explore San Francisco's most culturally rich neighborhoods. Haight-Ashbury was the epicenter of the 1960s counterculture movement and still has vintage shops and murals. The Painted Ladies Victorian houses across from Alamo Square are one of SF's most photographed scenes. The Castro is the historic heart of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Mission Dolores Park offers panoramic city views and is the best people-watching spot in the city. These neighborhoods are best explored on foot.
Seasonal note: Year-round; Mission is SF's sunniest neighborhood
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