Parks & Nature
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetLocals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
Sightseeing
Opulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.
65 locals recommend
Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th StOpulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.
Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings that are painted in three or more colors that enhances their architectural details. These homes were called, the Painted Ladies.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings that are painted in three or more colors that enhances their architectural details. These homes were called, the Painted Ladies.
Essentials
Valencia Whole Foods
999 Valencia StHealth Markets, Grocery
Family-run market supplies a broad range of traditional Asian grocery items & Vietnamese deli fare.
50 locals recommend
Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission StFamily-run market supplies a broad range of traditional Asian grocery items & Vietnamese deli fare.
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StFood Scene
Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StArtisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
Rotisserie chicken & small plates are on the modern Peruvian menu at this casual Mission eatery.
203 locals recommend
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StRotisserie chicken & small plates are on the modern Peruvian menu at this casual Mission eatery.
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StCrowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
Creative Latin American steakhouse with a bustling vibe & a rooftop bar featuring expansive views.
63 locals recommend
Lolinda
2518 Mission StCreative Latin American steakhouse with a bustling vibe & a rooftop bar featuring expansive views.
Knickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates.
171 locals recommend
Loló
974 Valencia StKnickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates.
Handcrafted Italian grub, including pasta & wood-fired pizza, served in a casual, rustic space.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHandcrafted Italian grub, including pasta & wood-fired pizza, served in a casual, rustic space.
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetTaqueria Cancun
California mini-chain has sandwiches with hip names, bread & condiment options, plus some seats.
9 locals recommend
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
3380 20th StCalifornia mini-chain has sandwiches with hip names, bread & condiment options, plus some seats.
Family-owned eatery for birria, a spicy stew made with goat, & other Mexican staples, with takeout. -
22 locals recommend
San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness AveFamily-owned eatery for birria, a spicy stew made with goat, & other Mexican staples, with takeout. -
Communal tables, an extensive beer selection & hearty German grub highlight this casual venue.
53 locals recommend
Schmidt's
2400 Folsom StreetCommunal tables, an extensive beer selection & hearty German grub highlight this casual venue.
Chic Mission hangout with Argentinean grilled meats & small plates plus a terrace & 2 cocktail bars.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StChic Mission hangout with Argentinean grilled meats & small plates plus a terrace & 2 cocktail bars.
Unique restaurant featuring American grub & drinks in an informal space housing a mini-golf course.
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveUnique restaurant featuring American grub & drinks in an informal space housing a mini-golf course.
Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StHandcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping
Shopping
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StCollectibles Store
Trendy merchant with an upscale vibe buying & selling eclectic vintage fashions. -
14 locals recommend
Painted Bird
1360 Valencia StreetTrendy merchant with an upscale vibe buying & selling eclectic vintage fashions. -
Drinks & Nightlife
From gypsy jazz to indie rock, this red-lit Mission music club hosts live bands
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia StFrom gypsy jazz to indie rock, this red-lit Mission music club hosts live bands
Laszlo
2526 Mission StCocktails, DJs & movie screenings are featured at this cool bar
Dim red lighting & festive music set the scene for this bar's Latin cocktails, snacks & more.
17 locals recommend
Velvet Cantina
3349 23rd StDim red lighting & festive music set the scene for this bar's Latin cocktails, snacks & more.
Arts & Culture
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.