I had never in my life heard of San Francisco’s Mission District. That is, until I signed up for a tour with the crew from Urban Adventures. Lucky I did, because this old Latin heart of San Francisco is filled with all the life, vibrancy and culture that makes the soul soar.
In a few hours, I fell hard for the Mission District.
Colourful murals. Quaint tacquerias. Pastry shops.
This spot in San Francisco feel at odds with the rest of the city.
This is the San Francisco I wanted to uncover!
There are two main alleys to see the murals of the Mission District in all their glory: Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley.
That said, if you wander the area, you’ll definitely come across other murals along the way. They’ve spilled out of the alleys and into the streets.
Here’s a collection of my favourite photos from the Mission.
I wrote a whole big blog post about my time touring the Mission District on the Urban Adventures blog.
The Murals
These are the feature items of the Mission. They depict culture, political movements, global issues and joy. I’m a street art lover from way back – I grew up in Melbourne after all – so this area was such a great find.
Women Power
Every mural tells a story
2. Representing San Francisco’s Latin Past
A working culture that goes back years
3. A bit of colour in the alleyways
Murals in the Alleys
4. Is it wrong that I want to paint my driveway like this?
The alleyway murals take over entire garage doors and houses!
5. Where The Wild Things Are <3
One of my favourite children’s books
6. Driveway loving!
This is my dream driveway
7. A comment on over using our phones?
What is the world coming to?
8. Rainbow Unicorns Kissing? This is my kind of area!
Magical
9. The amazing Women’s Building Mural
The incredible Women’s Building is covered in murals
10. And lastly, just me in front of a super colourful wall. Yay!
That’s right, it’s me!
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