Take a look back at San Francisco in the 1960s with this collection of photographs from the era that put it on the map. These images show the city as it was, offering glimpses of everyday life, the people, the streets, and the evolving culture during a notable decade.
From quiet neighborhood scenes in Haight-Ashbury to the early days of tech in Silicon Valley, these photos capture San Francisco before the tech boom completely transformed its landscape.
Hippies dancing while on drugs
“Bike Power”
Allen Ginsburg visiting San Francisco
A picnic near the Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic Cliff House restaurant with its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hippies in Golden Gate Park
SF’s China Town is the oldest in the country.
The Grateful Dead pose in Haight Ashbury
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