Mission District & Mission Dolores
Mission District
The Latino neighborhood where Mission Dolores, San Francisco's oldest building, stands. Its walls are covered in murals, and it has taquerias and a view of the downtown skyline from Dolores Park.
The Mission District takes its name from Mission Dolores, the mission founded by Spanish colonists in 1776. Its original adobe chapel is the oldest surviving building in San Francisco. Admission is about $7, and next to it are the basilica and an old cemetery.
The neighborhood is known for its Latino culture. Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley are covered in political and community murals, and 24th Street has bakeries and markets. This is also the birthplace of the Mission burrito, with famous spots such as La Taqueria. The grassy slopes of Dolores Park overlook the downtown skyline and fill with young people picnicking on weekends. The weather here is often sunnier and warmer than downtown. Take BART to the 16th Street or 24th Street station, and stay alert for safety at night.
Opening hours
All day; mission station approx. 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Painted Ladies & Alamo Square
- San Francisco City Hall
- Haight-Ashbury
- Twin Peaks
- Union Square
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
- Chinatown, San Francisco
- San Francisco Cable Cars