The Haight & Hayes Valley

Hippie idealism lives in the Haight, with street musicians, anarchist comic books and psychedelic murals galore. Browse local designs and go gourmet in Hayes Valley, where Zen monks and jazz legends drift down the sidewalks.

Figuriens for sale at Polanco in Hayes Valley.

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