Emilse’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Mission is a cultural mixture predominant by latin based language, meaning there are people form Latin America and also from Spain, Italy and France. It is the most warm neighborhood in all San Francisco. The fog comes late in the afternoon allowing people to enjoy the parks and the many outside seating restaurants.
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Mission District
The Mission is a cultural mixture predominant by latin based language, meaning there are people form Latin America and also from Spain, Italy and France. It is the most warm neighborhood in all San Francisco. The fog comes late in the afternoon allowing people to enjoy the parks and the many outside seating restaurants.
Visit
Interesting local places that we love.
This park is an emblematic place for The Mission. People love to do picnics and the food around this park is one of the best places to go in the entire city. Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite, Creamery ice cream, Dolores Park Cafe, Al's deli, Pizzeria Delfina, Florwer+water pizzeria, Craftsman and Wolf Bakery, and many more.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis park is an emblematic place for The Mission. People love to do picnics and the food around this park is one of the best places to go in the entire city. Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite, Creamery ice cream, Dolores Park Cafe, Al's deli, Pizzeria Delfina, Florwer+water pizzeria, Craftsman and Wolf Bakery, and many more.
A hidden gem. Peaceful and sunny, this park is perfect to read a book, take your kid to play or just relax for a little before heading to the top of the Bernal Heights Park.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Precita
3200 Folsom StA hidden gem. Peaceful and sunny, this park is perfect to read a book, take your kid to play or just relax for a little before heading to the top of the Bernal Heights Park.
This is a locals place to buy the best plants near the Mission. They have an eden created to explore and learn about your favorite green friend. There is a coffee place inside which would be perfect after a bike ride.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flora Grubb Gardens
1634 Jerrold AveThis is a locals place to buy the best plants near the Mission. They have an eden created to explore and learn about your favorite green friend. There is a coffee place inside which would be perfect after a bike ride.
Ceramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
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Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StCeramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
Lots of street art all in an alley. Try to go during the day.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pasaje Balmy
50 Balmy StLots of street art all in an alley. Try to go during the day.
Get something used and vintage and walk to the next door alley for more street art. https://www.communitythriftsf.org/pick-up-form/
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Community Thrift
623 Valencia StGet something used and vintage and walk to the next door alley for more street art. https://www.communitythriftsf.org/pick-up-form/
Where all the gay movement started. A must stop to see San Francisco.
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The Castro
Where all the gay movement started. A must stop to see San Francisco.
Japan Town
Best ramen and mochi donuts in the city.
Have you ever visit a Korean Spa? It is a must if you have the time. Just make sure you book your appointment and arrive 1 hr. earlier. Since is necessary to get a good soak before your scrub. It is an only women facility.
Pearl Spa
1656 Post StHave you ever visit a Korean Spa? It is a must if you have the time. Just make sure you book your appointment and arrive 1 hr. earlier. Since is necessary to get a good soak before your scrub. It is an only women facility.
Japanesse style spa. $25 and 3 hs of relaxing spa amenities.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdJapanesse style spa. $25 and 3 hs of relaxing spa amenities.
Food scene
Buy a loaf of bread or bake good and skip the line at Tartine Bakery. This is also one of to top 10 places to go for brunch.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StBuy a loaf of bread or bake good and skip the line at Tartine Bakery. This is also one of to top 10 places to go for brunch.
Best sandwich or picnic variety right near the Dolores park.
Need to take any gifts for special people? This is one of my favorite places where you can taste some of the local flavors and locally made products.
651 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StBest sandwich or picnic variety right near the Dolores park.
Need to take any gifts for special people? This is one of my favorite places where you can taste some of the local flavors and locally made products.
Humphry Slocombe
Crazy ice cream flavors
This is a late farmers market. Starts after 4pm and is a great place to see the locals, buy some delicious fruits and veggies and listen to some music.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett StThis is a late farmers market. Starts after 4pm and is a great place to see the locals, buy some delicious fruits and veggies and listen to some music.
Co-up vegetarian supper market with an incredible amount of variety on herbs and condiments. It is an enrichment experience for those who love nutrition and/or chefs.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StCo-up vegetarian supper market with an incredible amount of variety on herbs and condiments. It is an enrichment experience for those who love nutrition and/or chefs.
One of the best bakeries in the Mission.
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StOne of the best bakeries in the Mission.
Vegan option for the earth and health lovers.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StVegan option for the earth and health lovers.
If you are a soup lover, the duck noodle soup is the best thing after a long trip.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chili Cha Cha 2
3166 24th StIf you are a soup lover, the duck noodle soup is the best thing after a long trip.
Fast and delicious, don't be fulled by their simple look. One of the best price/quality places for a quick lunch and or snack. It closes at 7:30pm. The company also has a store on Mission known to have the best and most fresh fish in the area.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basa Seafood Express
3064 24th StFast and delicious, don't be fulled by their simple look. One of the best price/quality places for a quick lunch and or snack. It closes at 7:30pm. The company also has a store on Mission known to have the best and most fresh fish in the area.
Romantic and chic, one of our favorite restaurants.
343 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StRomantic and chic, one of our favorite restaurants.
Order the asado, avocado salad, sweet breads, and a bottle of Malbec and be happy for the rest of the week.
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Lolinda
2518 Mission StOrder the asado, avocado salad, sweet breads, and a bottle of Malbec and be happy for the rest of the week.
Margarita especial and tropical tacos. Most colorful restaurant, be prepared to wait or make reservations.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loló
974 Valencia StMargarita especial and tropical tacos. Most colorful restaurant, be prepared to wait or make reservations.
Best prices for anything you forgot to bring with you, and have a lot of organic, fare trade products that cost the half of what you would pay in other known supper markets.
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Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StBest prices for anything you forgot to bring with you, and have a lot of organic, fare trade products that cost the half of what you would pay in other known supper markets.
Beretta
1199 Valencia StAwesome italian-californian food.
Very festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StVery festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
Best ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locanda
557 Valencia StBest ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
Crafted beer and great social environment.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveCrafted beer and great social environment.
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom StBeautiful garden for a coffee
Happy hour with a view, $1 oysters great place to end or start a walk around Mission Bay neighborhood
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdHappy hour with a view, $1 oysters great place to end or start a walk around Mission Bay neighborhood
Fine dinning, one Michelin star, my old job in the city.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gary Danko
800 North Point StFine dinning, one Michelin star, my old job in the city.
One of the most dynamic food restaurants in the city. Make reservations since is very popular. Gaby Maeda is a rising star chef and we used to work together at Gary Danko.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StOne of the most dynamic food restaurants in the city. Make reservations since is very popular. Gaby Maeda is a rising star chef and we used to work together at Gary Danko.
Newkirk's
1002 Potrero Avenuebest breakfast sandwich
Enjoy a little of the whole variety of foods in one place, al fresco and with an incredible view, if the fog allows, of the golden gate bridge. Make sure to check if its open, generally on Saturdays.
Off the Grid Fort Mason Center Food Spot
2 Marina BoulevardEnjoy a little of the whole variety of foods in one place, al fresco and with an incredible view, if the fog allows, of the golden gate bridge. Make sure to check if its open, generally on Saturdays.
Exercise
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StRock climbing like a pro!
Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia StThis is an amazing park to walk around nature and to get lost in the middle of the city.
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Parque Glen Canyon
Chenery StreetThis is an amazing park to walk around nature and to get lost in the middle of the city.
Brand new public indoor pool. Start your day with a swim and get to the local brunch place.
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Garfield Pool
1271 Treat AveBrand new public indoor pool. Start your day with a swim and get to the local brunch place.
If you are interested in rock climbing this place has the talles structures I've ever seen. Get a day pass and enjoy.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StIf you are interested in rock climbing this place has the talles structures I've ever seen. Get a day pass and enjoy.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Homeless in the Mission.
There is a growing problem in the neighborhood with homelessness. I have being living here for more than 10 years and it could be intimidating at first but they are really not aggressive. Our street community is very well connected and we are constantly looking for ways to avoid a settlement in our block.
In general the area is pretty safe but we recommend always keep your eyes open to avoid surprises.