Grateful Dead House

The basics

The house is just a block south of the intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets—the epicenter of the ‘60s hippie movement. It’s easy to pass by on a walking tour of the Haight district, or book a private city tour that you can customize to stop by during a day of sightseeing with provided transport.

Things to know before you go

• The house is a must-see for Deadheads and those interested in landmarks from the counterculture era.
• As a private residence, the house can only be viewed from the outside.
• There is plenty of free and metered street parking available but pay attention to posted signs about time limits and street cleaning.

How to get there

The house is located at 710 Ashbury Street. MUNI buses have stops along Haight Street, or take the N light rail to the Cole Street stop and walk a few blocks.

When to get there

To get the full effect of the bustle of the Haight-Ashbury, go in the late morning, when the shops typically open and lots of folks are out and about. If you’re not worried about getting a daytime photo of the house, evening in the Haight is also lively, with many dinner options and a popular bar scene.

Golden Gate Park

Three blocks west of Ashbury Street is the eastern edge of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco’s biggest park, which stretches nearly half the width of the city until it runs into Ocean Beach on the Pacific coast. The park is a great place to wander with lakes, bike and walking trails, lawns for picnicking, museums, a Japanese tea garden, the San Francisco Botanical Garden, and even a bison paddock.

What is the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco?

The Grateful Dead House in San Francisco is a Victorian home in the Haight Ashbury District—the center of the ‘60s counterculture movement—where the rock band the Grateful Dead lived, roughly from 1966 to 1968. The group hosted famous guests in the home and was famously busted for drugs there in 1967.

Can I visit the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco?

While you can see the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco from the outside, it’s a private residence and remains closed to the public. Fans of the Grateful Dead can see the porch where the band famously hung out and check out the surrounding Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, the epicenter of the ‘60s counterculture.

Can I take a guided tour of the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco?

No, you can’t take a guided tour of the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco because it’s inhabited by private occupants. However, you can pass by on a walking tour of the Haight district or book a private city tour that stops outside of the house.

Can I take photographs inside and outside the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco?

You can take photos from the outside of the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco, but not from the inside—unless you know the current residents. The must-see Deadhead and counterculture movement landmark is a private home, so visitors are encouraged to be respectful of the occupants.

Are there any local shops or vendors offering Grateful Dead memorabilia near the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco?

Yes, local shops near the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco sell Grateful Dead memorabilia. While the house is a private residence and doesn’t have any type of gift shop, many record, vintage, and gift shops on Haight Street sell all kinds of Grateful Dead memorabilia.

Is visiting the Grateful Dead House in San Francisco worth it?

Visiting the Grateful Dead house in San Francisco is worth it for diehard fans of the band or travelers interested in the history of the ‘60s counterculture movement. The house is a private residence, so you can’t do much besides take photos from the outside and imagine what it must have been like many years ago.