How Do You Explore San Franciscos Mission District?
The Mission District in San Francisco might not be one of its more renowned tourism draws, but it’s a lively locale for anyone interested in the local Latino culture and cuisine. A boisterous nightlife, offbeat shopping sites and delicious downscale dining are definite highlights. Make sure to spend some time on the district’s main artery, 24th Street, a bastion of activity day and night. Standouts include the colorful Galeria de la Raza for shopping or just browsing and the snazzy Velvet Cantina for a memorable meal or late-night drink. The convergence of 16th Street and Valencia is the district’s other main hub, and a perfect place for window-shopping, people-watching and getting in and out of the neighborhood via the well-used BART (subway) station. One of the Mission’s best and most affordable taquerias-Pancho Villa’s-is on 16th, where you just might have the best cheap meal of your life. For some of the city’s most unusual shopping ops, check out Therapy on Valencia St. (near 16th
