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    Balmy Street Murals

    Balmy Street Murals

    4.6(123 reviews)
    3.6 kmMission

    If you walk fast, you can easily miss this side street that's filled with incredible street art…read more After having lunch in the Mission I decided to take a walk and check out the area. I'm always driving through, getting whether I need and leave. I realize just how much culture and awesome things I miss by not walking around. You can easily spend 30 mins here because there are so many murals, each one being unique on its own. If you're looking for something to do on the weekend, check this street out if you haven't before and get lunch nearby!

    I recently learned about the public art collection along Balmy Street in SF, and decided to check…read moreit out this past weekend. Loved the artwork along the fences and garages, diverse and colorful murals created by a range of artists, focusing mainly on the topic of human rights, but everchanging and updated over time... I even found one with bunnies (if you look hard enough to notice) - Victorion, El Defensor de la Misión by Sirron Norris. According to the Balmy Street Murals main website, they apparently have a guided tour through Precita Eyes, but it probably wouldn't take more than 15 minutes to explore on your own and appreciate the talent on display. It's mostly in decent condition, and the area is typical of the Mission district, there was one homeless person we saw along the block and the smell of urine while walking through a small part, but other than that, it was clean and comfortable enough to enjoy the brief stretch of street art, and convenient after shopping at one of the stores nearby.

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    Victorion, El Defensor de la Misión by Sirron Norris

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    The Mission - Dyke March

    The Mission

    4.0(142 reviews)
    3.0 kmMission

    Parking's horrendous, even on weekdays when it's not a super busy time (people going to work and…read morepeople getting off of work). I can't imagine what it's like on the weekends when people actually want to go out and do things. I can't really speak for how it's like in the evenings and at night considering how so many things in the Bay Area close so early in comparison to SoCal, but I digress. Parking can get quite confusing here since there are so many loading areas, other spots where it's metered parking but ONLY for a certain time period or else you're not allowed to park there, some actually free parking (I think), and much more confusion, so be prepared to sort of park before you can get closer to read all of the fine print on the signs. Even Koreatown isn't this bad. Eugh. But other than that, I really do like the variety of restaurants and businesses that they have here and the fact that it doesn't feel gentrified or franchise/trend slop. Definitely more lively than many parts of LA and other major cities as so many in person things are dying out. One day I'd like to go back and go eat here, and hopefully be able to find parking. Also random, but my boyfriend and I saw a stubby caterpillar looking van that was super close to the ground with 6 wheels and I sadly couldn't take a picture in time, but the visage haunts me to this day.

    Was here in The Mission yesterday for Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the dead. A very family friendly…read moreevent - well organized - and very safe with police blocking off many streets. On Halloween I was on Polk street and heard 5 to 10 gunshots just maybe a block away - big street parties are often messy and chaotic - but this wasn't at all. It was the second night in a row I got to pay respects to little Kit Kat - the kitty whos back half was run over by a Waymo. He was the official bodega cat of Randas Market on 16th. My heart was broken and stomach felt like it went into a blender when I heard the details. He crawled with his front little paws back to his sidewalk while throwing up blood. Day of the dead and day of KitKat all in one. I created a beautiful little basket that had a cat statue surrounded by cat treats and cat toys. Many shared in my sadness for KitKat and his growing memorial showed lots of love, messages and photos. I later looked up what happened that night on Halloween on Polk street and apparently it was a targeted thing - where one guy got 2 non life threatening gun shot wounds. I don't know whats going on in the world - but electric vehicles are running over many many cats and dogs in San Francisco. Why can't they be louder to alert our furry little four legged friends?

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    Japantown

    4.2(547 reviews)
    6.9 kmLower Pacific Heights, Japantown

    Came to San Francisco during Super Bowl week and had the chance to explore Japantown and Lower…read morePacific Heights again, and it honestly reminded me why I love this city so much. After being in Washington, D.C., where it was much colder, the warm SF weather felt amazing and made walking around the neighborhood even better. The food was incredible! We tried several different restaurants, and every place had something special, from comforting ramen to fresh sushi. Japantown has such a great mix of authentic flavors, cozy spots, and unique little shops that make the whole experience feel lively and welcoming. Being back in San Francisco, enjoying great food, good weather, and the energy of Super Bowl week, was just an all-around great feeling. I truly believe this is one of the best Japantowns in the country, and I can't wait to come back and explore even more.

    Japantown has always been a go to spot for us when we miss Japan, of course there is no comparison,…read morebut Nijiya Market has always been a good spot for Bento boxes, sushi, Sashimi, anything you want- quality has always been good, and if you get there later before closing, they discount some of the items. It's located on Post and Buchanan, street parking if you can find it but they have a parking garage underneath the shops and restaurants. They have so many good spots for Sushi, Ramen, Sophie's Crepes is another fav, Boba, you won't be disappointed! We will be back!

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    Japantown - 12/28/25 FYI. Food & drink options.

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