Things to Do in Mission District, San Francisco
Things to do in Mission District of S.F.
Mission district is one of San Francisco’s modernized neighborhoods. It is a district packed with travel destinations, amazing restaurants, boutiques, and much more. It is a place you would want to spend your holiday. Also, the Mission District is an area that is of vast history and you will be amazed at the revolution which has taken place over the last couple of years. Visit streets like Balmy Alley and witness the outdoor murals all over. The following is a list of some things to do in Mission District:
Sunbathe at Dolores park
The park consists of 16 acres of land and it is one of the most popular parks in San Francisco. The park offers countless recreational facilities such as basketball courts, a pissoir, a tennis court, and a soccer field. You also have a good view of the San Francisco skyline. On a good sunny day, head there for incredible sunbathing and come out with an experience of a lifetime. Amazingly, the park has a place set for dogs so you can bring your dog with you. Besides, there are numerous activities in the park, like cultural festivals, and live performances. Side note about this park, the streets surrounding it have almost no parking. There are many signs regarding parking so read carefully. If you happen to be towed by the city, call our Mission District towing service to help you find your car.
Have a view at galeria de la raza
This is a non-profit gallery that serves mostly the Latino population of the Mission District. The gallery has played a role in promoting the local artists by organizing workshops, mounting and selling their arts, offering training, and sponsoring artist's programs. The gallery was started in 1970 as an exhibition center for artists from Latino and Mexican America. Have a view of this amazing gallery which once got international recognition for helping the underrepresented communities in mission District.
Above is a picture of Clarion alley, with its abundant amount of paintings on the walls and graffiti. It is a popular destination for tourists in Mission District.
Watch a movie at Foreign cinema
The restaurant is complete and massive compared to other restaurants in the city. What makes this place ideal for catching up on movies is the fact that half of the restaurant sits outside and the movie is projected on the wall. Their menu consists of American food which is constantly changing but you are guaranteed of one thing, quality, fresh, and delicious. Besides, their mixologist is no joke either. Without a doubt this is a place you don’t want to miss out during your vacation at Mission district.
See beautiful murals at Balmy alley and Clarion alley
Throughout Mission District, there are hundreds if not thousands of walls decorated with colorful paintings of arts with themes ranging from social, political, and cultural heritages. Murals were first done in Balmy alley in the mid-1980s as a cry for help over human rights violation and menace corruption which was going on in central America. Currently the themes talk more of injustice and gentrification. As you walk along the streets of Balmy and Clarion alley you can always make stopovers and enjoy viewing the beautiful paintings.
Enjoy reading a book at Christopher’s or Dog-Eared books
Enjoy a cup of coffee while reading your favorite books at the Mission district biggest books library. The libraries offer a variety of books and if you are a book lover, these are some of the best places to visit.