About 4 major blocks later you’ll be in another interesting area with cafes and restaurants and local flavor. If you still feel like touring, walk to 24th Street, turn left, cross over Mission Street and keep walking. If you’re feeling a little funkier then maybe try a fresh greyhound at the Latin American Club at Valencia and 22nd Street, then grab tapas across the street at Esperpento. Locanda, The Chapel, Range are just a few of the places you’ll find great drinks.
Take a break at the playground at 19th and Valencia. There is a lot of novelty on Valencia! Check out the murals on Clarion Alley (Valencia and 17th) across from the police station. It offers interesting shops, great food, great coffee, and fun places to grab drinks. You can spend an entire afternoon on Valencia Street. From 18th, turn left on Valencia, stroll down the right side of the street until 16th, then turn back and walk the right side of the street until you reach 22nd Street. This is perhaps the most “happening” place in the city right now. A little further on you’ll reach Valencia Street. You’ll also find the fantastic BiRite Market, Delfina restaurant, and Tartine bakery. Afterwards, walk down 18th Street where you’ll find ice cream fanatics lined up at BiRite Creamery. The top of the park offers spectacular views of the city. I’d then stroll down to Dolores Park, one of the city’s most interesting places to people watch. If you want to experience a wonderful tour of the area, I’d start at Mission Dolores – the place where it all began for San Francisco. The Mission District should not be missed, but some areas of it are more inviting than others. If you read through other reviews, you might wonder why the area is alternatively referred to as “sketchy,” “grungy,” “frightening” and “booming,” “bohemian,” and “wonderful.” In fact, the area is really too large for a single description. The Mission District is one most significant contributors to the city’s character.
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