Mission District
Mission District
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11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The area
Neighborhood: Mission District
From burritos to bicyclists, the Mission is the foundation for all things hip in the city. Cultural attractions, an independent arts community, sumptuous street murals and a high density of bars and cafes make this neighborhood a magnet for young people. While terrific inexpensive food is abundant, its top-of-the-line restaurants now compete with the city’s best for fashionable diners. Indulge as the locals do by heading to Mission Dolores Park, buy some ice cream, and savor one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country.
How to get there
- 16th St Mission • 4 min walk
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Restaurants
4,673 within 5 kms
Attractions
1,094 within 10 kms
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4.0
551 reviews
Excellent
216
Very good
198
Average
74
Poor
31
Terrible
32
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FiveDivers
San Antonio, TX432 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Cool collection of restaurants and funky shops. Lots of live music on the sidewalks on weekends. Food from all corners of the world at great prices. Not for everyone, similar to SOHO in NYC, South street in Philadelphia or 6th Street in Austin. Wall murals, graffiti, music, second hand shops, weed smoking, etc. Funky, fine and harmless hippie vibe.
Written July 27, 2024
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Giovadas
Italy692 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We often read that this neighborhood can be quite dangerous. As a result we limited our visit to the most touristic points, without going too far. That said we never felt in danger and really enjoyed the neighborhood, where it feels like we were screened in South America!
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Written August 1, 2024
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Michele P
Medina, OH27 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
Loved the markets, the ambiance and the food! The murals and little shops along Valencia ave. There are shops filled with everything you can imagine - from bracelets to incredible chocolates. Mexican, Venezuelan, to Colombian…
Written January 21, 2025
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,426 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
The place to head to is Valencia Street where you will find some very good restaurants and markets as well as lots of coffee. Very hip and there is some outdoor seating. And it is easy to walk over to Mission to board the underground Muni and BART.
Written October 2, 2024
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Gus
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Walked around the Mission District today for about an hour and a half based on some reviews I read about the great art and authentic Mexican food. Started at the Taqueria El Farolito and ordered the carne asada burritos. The food was very good but shady characters in the immediate area and the smell of urine on the way in to the restaurant really made the experience not worth it for us. We then headed to Valencia street and walked into some unique shops before arriving at the Clarion Alley murals. The murals were cool but there wasn’t much else worth seeing in the area. We then walked up to Mission Dolores Church. It’s architecture was beautiful but unfortunately it was closed and we couldn’t go in. I would not recommend walking around this neighborhood unless burritos and graffiti art are your passion. Disappointing experience overall.
Written July 19, 2022
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KM
85 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Not much has changed here, except that it has gotten worse. Even more homeless people, streets of tents, lots of dirt, and the stench, drug addicts as far as the eye can see. If I hadn't been so enamored with the pictures, I wouldn't have gone through there, but the pictures are world class and worth seeing alone.
Written November 20, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,426 contributions
Jan 2020
This is where all the groovy people go now for the coffee shops and cool restaurants, plus the funky bars and the ambience. But it has history as the Latino neighborhood and one should come here to explore what is left, especially the murals. And then go drink some coffee.
Written January 23, 2020
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Stephanie W
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Went to see the alley with my sister from Delaware and let me just say how beautiful the murals are. I especially liked the powerful women empowerment mural. We were also the first ones to see a man painting Donald Trump. That one should be interesting once it’s completed. The area looks sketchy but overall it was a great sight to see!!! I plan on doing some research in regards to the murals and learn the history as well. Come with an OPEN mind ❤️
Written March 9, 2020
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mini
Fremont, CA211,970 contributions
Jun 2020
We had a fun return trip to the Mission District of San Francisco.
We had a delightful lunch on the patio at Foreign Cinema, which is a really fun restaurant
We took a walk and went to several stores and also looked at the amazing murals.
We went to the mission and also to Delores Park.
We had a delightful lunch on the patio at Foreign Cinema, which is a really fun restaurant
We took a walk and went to several stores and also looked at the amazing murals.
We went to the mission and also to Delores Park.
Written June 30, 2020
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Eirik
Toronto, Canada336 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Post Covid much more run down. Homeless everywhere. Sad lack of city services for vulnerable population. Excellent taquerias, but not what it once was. Some safety issues. Worst subway stop ever.
Written February 18, 2023
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Ad un punto informazioni turistiche mi hanno sconsigliato di visitare Mission perché il quartiere è pericoloso....chi ci è stato che impressione ha avuto? Grazie...
Written August 21, 2018
Ci siamo stati solo perché la sfilata del Memorial Day era lì, quindi vi erano agenti di polizia ad ogni angolo e pubblico da ogni dove. Diversamente non saremmo andati, solo uscendo dalla bart ti rendi conto del degrado e della moltitudine di senzatetto che bivaccano ovunque, le case sono piuttosto trascurate e nel complesso non c’è nulla di interessante da vedere.
Written August 21, 2018
Californiebook
Clermont-Ferrand, France
voilà j'écris un livre qui se déroule en Californie il me faudrai une ville ou un quartier ou il y est souvent des gang ou que ce soit dangeureux il me faudrait aussi une ville ou il y est bcp de villa est que sa soit genre très chère à payer et une ville tranquille c'est urgent merci bcp
Written July 11, 2018
Any recommendations on places to dance Spanish music?
Written February 8, 2018
Yo busca un tour caminando de districto mission. Mis esposo no habla engles
Written October 15, 2017
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