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Mission District

San Francisco, CA (SoMa)
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Ranked #86 of 235 activities in San Francisco
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Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has an eclectic collection of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs rich in history and Latin culture.... more » Owner description: The city’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has an eclectic collection of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs rich in history and Latin culture. Colorful murals decorate fences, building walls and garage doors. « less
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Manchester, England
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103 reviews 103 reviews
48 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

On a short working trip to SF, we decided to get an apartment in the Mission District rather than stay in a Financial District hotel. What a good choice! It's my first visit to SF, and I fell in love the minute I arrived. The Mission is very vibrant, very pretty (all those pastel painted houses), scattered with loads of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

I spent a few hours walking around and loved the back alley art & awesome food locations! My favourite food was the Clarion Murals & Balmy Murals.

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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013 via mobile

We spent half a day exploring the mission district, absolutely loved it here. Wish I could have been here longer. The murals are fantastic. If you get a chance grab a burrito or go to Paxton gate or hang out at the park. The f line stops at the top of Delores, just explore from here. Cool place xx

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Oakland, CA
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

Good restaurants, clubs, boutiques, art galleries, vintage clothing, books antiques for those who appreciate non-mainstream American culture. One of the best place in the world to eat California style Burritos. (I think they actually call them Mission style in other parts of the country. )You will not find a Starbucks here.

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San Francisco
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013 via mobile

If you're going to San Francisco you have to visit the mission district. It's full of art, culture, and some amazing food. There's a lot of pawn stores and thrift shops that you absolutely need to stop into even if you don't have anything to buy. Delores park seems to always be a hopping place with plenty of action always... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Absolutely loved the Mission district, I think it probably carries the Ghetto resonance and ideologies that the Castro had in days of yore but has now been gentrified and neutered. If you find yourself there and should want a tattoo look no further than the lovely Flora Cloud at Mission Ink, and tell her I sent you and give her... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Great bargains of every sort in thrift stores, produce, luggage. Be very mindful though of theft if you have a car or bike. Fun during the day and many bars at night- very popular for 20 somethings.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

Street art, best burritos in the world, independent bookstores, Latin vibe, Carnaval, Galeria de la Raza, Dolores Park, Dia de los Muertos, roving mariachis, progressive politics, The Roxie Theater, thrift stores, Victorian homes, hipsters and homeboys, quirky bars and the best weather in the City. Yo amo mi barrio!

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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

There are many new and trendy eats in the Mission. Parking is difficult, and there is street crime. As a 30 plus year SF resident, I simply don't have much interest in the Mission.

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Chicago, Illinois
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230 attraction reviews
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171 helpful votes 171 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

This neighborhood is a must to see in SF. I took a walk for more or less 1 hour. The best part is the mural area but all the neighborhood is interesting. La Casa de las Mujeres is a beautiful and colorful building that also deserves a look.

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