Emilse’s guidebook

Emilse
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.
355 residents recomanen
Mission District
355 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
46 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Parc de Precita
3200 Folsom St
95 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Flora Grubb Gardens
1634 Jerrold Ave
55 residents recomanen
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.
Ceramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
107 residents recomanen
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th St
107 residents recomanen
Ceramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
Lots of street art all in an alley. Try to go during the day.
124 residents recomanen
Carrer Balmy
50 Balmy St
124 residents recomanen
Lots 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 residents recomanen
Community Thrift
623 Valencia St
17 residents recomanen
Get 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.
293 residents recomanen
The Castro
293 residents recomanen
Where all the gay movement started. A must stop to see San Francisco.
Best ramen and mochi donuts in the city.
246 residents recomanen
Japan Town
246 residents recomanen
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 St
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.
Japanesse style spa. $25 and 3 hs of relaxing spa amenities.
90 residents recomanen
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary Blvd
90 residents recomanen
Japanesse 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 residents recomanen
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
155 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
651 residents recomanen
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.
Crazy ice cream flavors
224 residents recomanen
Humphry Slocombe
224 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett St
16 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
275 residents recomanen
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.
One of the best bakeries in the Mission.
137 residents recomanen
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia St
137 residents recomanen
One of the best bakeries in the Mission.
Vegan option for the earth and health lovers.
150 residents recomanen
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission St
150 residents recomanen
Vegan 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 residents recomanen
Chili Cha Cha 2
3166 24th St
21 residents recomanen
If 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 residents recomanen
Basa Seafood Express
3064 24th St
24 residents recomanen
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.
Romantic and chic, one of our favorite restaurants.
343 residents recomanen
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 residents recomanen
Romantic 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.
63 residents recomanen
Lolinda
2518 Mission St
63 residents recomanen
Order 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 residents recomanen
Loló
974 Valencia St
171 residents recomanen
Margarita 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.
80 residents recomanen
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin St
80 residents recomanen
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.
Awesome italian-californian food.
282 residents recomanen
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 residents recomanen
Awesome italian-californian food.
Very festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
117 residents recomanen
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida St
117 residents recomanen
Very festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
Best ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
112 residents recomanen
Locanda
557 Valencia St
112 residents recomanen
Best ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
Crafted beer and great social environment.
148 residents recomanen
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat Ave
148 residents recomanen
Crafted beer and great social environment.
Beautiful garden for a coffee
50 residents recomanen
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
50 residents recomanen
Beautiful garden for a coffee
Happy hour with a view, $1 oysters great place to end or start a walk around Mission Bay neighborhood
62 residents recomanen
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois Blvd
62 residents recomanen
Happy 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 residents recomanen
Gary Danko
800 North Point St
66 residents recomanen
Fine 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 residents recomanen
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St
141 residents recomanen
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.
best breakfast sandwich
Newkirk's
1002 Potrero Avenue
best 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 Boulevard
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.

Exercise

Rock climbing like a pro!
92 residents recomanen
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
92 residents recomanen
Rock climbing like a pro!
12 residents recomanen
Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia St
12 residents recomanen
This is an amazing park to walk around nature and to get lost in the middle of the city.
180 residents recomanen
Parc Glen Canyon
Chenery Street
180 residents recomanen
This 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.
16 residents recomanen
Garfield Pool
1271 Treat Ave
16 residents recomanen
Brand 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 residents recomanen
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
92 residents recomanen
If you are interested in rock climbing this place has the talles structures I've ever seen. Get a day pass and enjoy.

Recomanacions sobre la ciutat

Costums i 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.