Mission Dolores district

The Mission district, in San Francisco

The Mission district, or Mission District, is one of the oldest and liveliest of San Francisco. The San Francisco audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this Latino district, famous for its culture, its murals and its bustling atmosphere.

The Latino and artistic heart of the city

The Mission District takes its name from Mission Dolores, around which one of the oldest districts of San Francisco developed. The heart of the Latino community of the city, it is renowned for its vibrant culture, its gastronomy, its cafés and above all its countless murals that cover the façades and the lanes. A popular, creative and committed district, it embodies the diversity and the energy of San Francisco.

What to see

Here you wander between the murals, the cafés, the Latino restaurants and the colourful lanes, in the vibrant atmosphere of the district. The Mission District is the Latino and artistic heart of San Francisco. It is a must-see stop for lovers of street art and culture, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Mission district lies in the heart of San Francisco, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a freely accessible public district; the cafés, restaurants and shops have their own hours. The district is lively all day and in the evening; the murals are discovered along the streets.

Where does the name of the Mission district come from?

From Mission Dolores, around which this district developed, one of the oldest of San Francisco and the heart of the Latino community.

Where is the Mission district?

In the heart of San Francisco.