Spend a perfect day in the historic and exuberant Mission, with Latino roots and trend-setting vibes.
1. Start off the day with a nice breakfast at the Tartine Manufactory. Amazing pastries, fresh bread and coffee.
2. After breakfast, head next door to browse the Heath News stand for unique magazines/books, or Heath Ceramics for some home wears.
3. Wander over to the 24th St. corridor which is the heart of the Latino Cultural District to visit Medicine for Nightmares, a beautiful book store and art gallery that will surely leave you feeling inspired.
4. Visit Balmy Alley for an amazing display of murals highlighting human rights issues, and other cultural challenges.
5. Walk up 24th to Mixcoatl, specializing in authentic, original Indigenous handmade arts, jewelry, and clothing from all the Américas. One of the most authentic stores in all of San Francisco.
6. Get lunch at Cafe de Olla for authentic Oaxacan food, be sure to get their coffee, it's incredibly delicious.
7. Head to ISSO for authentic Bay Area sourced and made goods.
8. Visit Dolores Park for a nice view of SF, there's many stores nearby. If you need a snack, or beverage, stop by Bi Rite Market on the way.
9. If you like a good beer, stop by Fort Point for a bevvie!
10. If you feel like going out some more, please cruise on over to the super fun, eclectic Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge where they have a fantastic beer selection and live music.
11. Head next door to wrap up the day at Foreign Cinema for a top notch, award winning dinner, cocktails and desserts.
12. Wrap up your night at Asiento for some live music, drink selection, and if you're still hungry, they have a rather hearty meal of some proper California cuisine. Top cocktail bars True Laurel and Trick Dog Bar are nearby if you feel like you want to keep the night going!
About the Mission District
The Mission district is southeast of downtown San Francisco in one of the sunniest parts of the City. The neighborhood is large and features several major corridors.
One block off of Mission Street is the trendy Valencia corridor full of bistros and boutiques. The stately, palm-lined boulevard of Dolores Street passes major landmarks including Dolores Park, Mission High School and Mission Dolores.
The stretch of 24th Street running from Mission Street to Potrero Avenue is known as “El Corazón de la Misión,” or “The Heart of the Mission.” It boasts a vast number of colorful and unique specialty stores, restaurants, taquerias, Mexican bakeries, fresh produce grocers, butchers, cafes, and art galleries, as well as the greatest concentration of murals and Latino businesses in the city.
The northeast Mission is a light industrial and retail neighborhood and home to many manufacturing businesses as well as a large art and high-tech community and a thriving retail, club and dining sector.
Whatever your interests, from foodie delights to nightclubbing, from retail therapy to cultural immersion, today's Mission can offer an ever-changing panorama of sights, sounds, tastes and opportunities to satisfy your appetite for a rich experience.
A Perfect Day in the Mission was curated by the Mission Merchants Association.
Experience the Mission's legacy
The Mission's 24th Street corridor boasts many of the neighborhood's Legacy Businesses!
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