Hippie Havens
The following is a list of places where there exists a sizable hippy population, where there is tolerance towards hippies, where hippies are free to pursue their lifestyle with community support. Whether you’re looking to visit or relocate, you can be sure there’ll be places to stay, interesting things to see and do, and lots of other hippies in these places. Please note, most of these were reader contributions! If you know of any other places to add to this list please write to us.
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Saugatuck, Michigan
“This is truly a hip community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, surrounded by picturesque sand dunes. Saugatuck is the epicenter of many western Michigan coastal communities offering a very laid-back chilled atmosphere, and amongst the population you will find an immense multitude of artists and a majority of open-minded people. The downtown […] Continue reading
Santa Cruz, California
“I’m not sure there is really a large population of hippies IN Santa Cruz–it’s kind of a melting pot of all types of people–but if you’re looking for some really beautiful scenery, kind people, and totally peaceful chillin’, head to one of the towns a little bit north of Santa Cruz. Felton, Boulder Creek, Bonny […] Continue reading
Venice Beach, California
The scene in Venice is always fun to check out. Every Sunday people get together and form a drum circle. “It’s a hippie haven and it lasts until sunset. Come visit us!” Views: 36987 Continue reading
Boulder, Colorado
“As one who has lived in and visited Boulder, CO over the years, I must warn everybody not to judge a book by it’s cover. Sure, Boulder is a very hip & fun town, but times are changing. Due to an ever-increasing influx of “hippies”, Deadheads, Phishheads, etc., the local law enforcement has been cracking […] Continue reading
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Located in the mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. Lots of hippies live here, mainly older ones along with many artists and other cool folks too. Musicians playing on the street is encouraged by the town and every February Manitou Springs host one true hippie Mari Gars called “Carnivale”. Do stop by and check […] Continue reading
Nederland, Colorado
17 miles west, up the canyon from Boulder. This town has old to young hippies from all over the country. Very awesome music scene for a little mountain town (Leftover Salmon, etc…). “Majical place.” “Very kind in many ways.” Views: 30734 Continue reading
Paonia, Colorado
This is a Hippie Haven from way back. In fact all of the hippies in Boulder that didn’t become wealthy yuppies (and some that did) are now in Paonia and have been for quite some time. Paonia is on the western slope of Colorado. It still is an affordable place to live for hippies, unlike […] Continue reading
Newark, Delaware
This place is the home of the University of Delaware. “Tons of hippies here. Most live on Madison which consists of apartment/townhouses and this friendly group is very intelligent and KIND.” I would have to agree with everything that the previous person said. But, the town is very small, and there is not all that […] Continue reading
Orlando, Florida
“Gainesville is not all the bomb that you say it is. it is not the “hippy capital” of phlorida. there are kydz there cause there is a college. that’s it. just a college. if there were no college, the town would be non-existent. there are some nice kydz there, but no family. they have some […] Continue reading
Key West, Florida
“Despite the commercialism, the boat people and street performers, still living the good life. The town is tolerant of long hairs and pot is available from Jamaica. Love the town but there are some drawbacks.” Views: 13172 Continue reading