This California city is packed with TV, movie, and music history

Colorful architecture and pop culture history can transform everyday streets into places that feel instantly recognizable. Familiar scenes take on new meaning when you realize they exist beyond the screen, connected to real neighborhoods and quiet corners you can walk through yourself.

San Francisco brings this experience to life with famous TV homes, legendary music landmarks, and movie locations that fans can visit in person. This listicle rounds up the most iconic spots to explore, from beloved filming backdrops to historic places that keep classic entertainment moments alive.

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1. “Full House” House

Elegant Victorian-style house with ornate details in Bay Area, California. — Image Credit: Bae Area and Beyond

📍 1709 Broderick St – The Full House house is one of San Francisco’s most iconic TV spots. Fans swing by daily to take photos from the street (the rule is no blocking the steps or walking up). It’s easy to find, with street parking usually available nearby. The neighborhood is quiet, so snap your pics, enjoy the throwback, and keep noise and parking respectful.

2. “Mrs. Doubtfire” House

📍 2640 Steiner St – The Mrs. Doubtfire house is a true San Francisco classic for movie fans. The exterior looks almost the same as it did in the 1993 film, and people still stop by for photos. It’s a massive, stunning home, but it’s private, so no tours or going inside.

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3. The Grateful Dead House

📍 710 Ashbury St – The Grateful Dead House is a must-see if you’re walking through Haight-Ashbury. This Victorian home was where the band lived in the late 1960s, right in the heart of the counterculture movement. Fans still stop by daily to snap photos of the iconic house and imagine the music-filled parties that once went down here. It’s not open to the public, but the outside alone is worth the visit.

4. That’s So Raven House

📍 461 Ashbury St – If you were a Disney Channel kid, you’ll probably get hit with major nostalgia here. The house at 461 Ashbury St was the exterior filming spot for That’s So Raven, and fans still swing by for a quick photo. It’s just a regular home, but standing in front of it feels like stepping back into the early 2000s.

5. Janis Joplin’s House

📍 635 Ashbury St – You’ll find the house where Janis Joplin lived during her San Francisco years. From the outside, it looks like any other building on the block, so you might walk right past if you didn’t know. Still, for music fans, it’s a cool stop to picture Janis hanging out here during the late ’60s scene.

6. Jefferson Airplane House

📍 2400 Fulton St – The Jefferson Airplane house is a rock ’n’ roll landmark from the late ’60s. Once the band’s home base, this mansion sits right across from Golden Gate Park and still draws fans who want a glimpse of music history. You can only view it from the sidewalk, but the house itself is beautiful and loaded with nostalgia. Old-school visitors even remember when it was painted all black back in the day!

7. Jimi Hendrix’s Red House

📍 1524 Haight St – The Jimi Hendrix Red House keeps the spirit of the ’60s alive. Stories say Hendrix stayed here during his San Francisco visits, and today it’s a bright red building that now houses a smoke shop. Walking by, you can still feel that hippie-era vibe, locals even say the street carries the same energy from back in the day.

8. “The Princess Diaries” School

The house at 2601 Lyon St, located in San Francisco, is famously featured as the exterior of the private school in The Princess Diaries. While it may appear to be a grand school campus, it’s actually a private residence. The iconic mansion, with its elegant architecture and scenic views, serves as a perfect backdrop for the fictional Genovia Academy in the movie, even though it is not a real school.

9. “Party of Five” House

📍 2311 Broadway St – The “Party of Five” house might not pull the same crowds as the Mrs. Doubtfire house, but fans of the ‘90s drama still make the stop. Even if you weren’t into the show, it’s fun to see it in person, especially since it’s just a short walk from another famous filming spot. The neighborhood itself is beautiful with its grand Victorian homes, so even a quick peek feels worth it.