Mission/Bernal Heights

Surrounding Mission Dolores—the oldest building in San Francisco—is the sunny Mission District, a whirl of colors, smells, and experiences that span the Americas. A little gritty, but a lot of fun, the Mission boasts myriad bars, restaurants, cafes, and galleries, where you're bound to see hipsters fresh off their fixed-gear bikes, indie fashionistas, foodies, young urban nightlife-seekers, and a vibrant Latin community rubbing elbows.

While there's plenty of art on display in the Mission's galleries, it's the neighborhood's public art that truly shines. Stroll up Balmy Alley and nearby lanes for a striking array of murals; the San Francisco Women's Building and Precita Eyes Mural Center are also great bets. On a warm, clear day, scenic Dolores Park is packed, offering views of Downtown and a glimpse of San Francisco's trademark characteristics: gourmet food carts, mobile DJ's, a lively gay scene spilling over from the neighboring Castro district, diverse families at play, and citywide residents seeking some vital rays of sun.

Valencia and Mission streets are the area's dining and nightlife arteries, although one should strongly consider a detour on 18th Street between Guerrero and Dolores for pastries at Tartine, rustic Italian at Delfina and its adjacent pizzeria, and otherworldly ice cream flavors at Bi-Rite Creamery (yes, the lines are worth braving). However, abundant trendy eateries aside, the Mission's culinary heart and soul lie in its signature Latin cuisine. Tearing into a bulging burrito at one of the area's ubiquitous taquerias is a must; we especially love Papalote, Pancho Villa, and Taqueria Cancun.

Nightlife

Liberty Bakery & Wine Bar

Heart

Dalva

Wild Side West

Piqueo's

Bi-Rite Creamery

Socha Cafe

Ritual Coffee Roasters

Coffee Bar

The Knockout

Pete's Corner

MaggieMudd

Amnesia

Deli Pub (The)

Laszlo

Clooney's Pub

Four Barrel Coffee

Club Malibu

VinoRosso

Space 550


Attractions

Mission District

Yoga to the People

24th and York Street Mini Park

Mission Playground

Encantada Gallery of Fine Art

Precita Eyes Muralists

Amnesia

Bernal Heights Park

Alemany Farmer's Market


Restaurants

Blue Plate

Hog and Rocks

Liberty Cafe

Humphry Slocombe

Pal's Take Away

Alice's

Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine

Chile Lindo Empanadas

Piqueo's

Armanino Delicatessen

Playas Azul Restaurant

Mi Lindo Peru

Anthony's Cookies

Pi Bar

South End Grill 'N' Bar

Jade Cafe

La Ciccia

Sunflower Authentic Vietnamese

Udupi Palace

Valentina Ristorante

The Sycamore

Olivia's Brunch and Fine Dining

The Phoenix Irish Bar

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

Deli Pub (The)

El Patio

VEGA

Top's Cafeteria

Coffee Bar

Angkor Borei

Andalu

Incanto

Dusit Thai Restaurant

Front Porch

Joe's Cable Car

Luna Park - San Francisco

Al's Cafe Good Food

Bar Tartine

Taqueria Cancun

Brisas de Acapulco

Moki's Sushi and Pacific Grill

Park Bench Cafe

Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop

B3

Heirloom Cafe

Limon Rotisserie

Range


Hotels

Hayes Valley Inn

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