Emilse’s guidebook

Emilse
Emilse’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

The Mission is a cultural mixture predominant by latin based language, meaning there are people form Latin America and also from Spain, Italy and France. It is the most warm neighborhood in all San Francisco. The fog comes late in the afternoon allowing people to enjoy the parks and the many outside seating restaurants.
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Mission District
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The Mission is a cultural mixture predominant by latin based language, meaning there are people form Latin America and also from Spain, Italy and France. It is the most warm neighborhood in all San Francisco. The fog comes late in the afternoon allowing people to enjoy the parks and the many outside seating restaurants.

Visit

Interesting local places that we love.
This park is an emblematic place for The Mission. People love to do picnics and the food around this park is one of the best places to go in the entire city. Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite, Creamery ice cream, Dolores Park Cafe, Al's deli, Pizzeria Delfina, Florwer+water pizzeria, Craftsman and Wolf Bakery, and many more.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
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This park is an emblematic place for The Mission. People love to do picnics and the food around this park is one of the best places to go in the entire city. Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite, Creamery ice cream, Dolores Park Cafe, Al's deli, Pizzeria Delfina, Florwer+water pizzeria, Craftsman and Wolf Bakery, and many more.
A hidden gem. Peaceful and sunny, this park is perfect to read a book, take your kid to play or just relax for a little before heading to the top of the Bernal Heights Park.
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Precita Park
3200 Folsom St
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A hidden gem. Peaceful and sunny, this park is perfect to read a book, take your kid to play or just relax for a little before heading to the top of the Bernal Heights Park.
This is a locals place to buy the best plants near the Mission. They have an eden created to explore and learn about your favorite green friend. There is a coffee place inside which would be perfect after a bike ride.
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Flora Grubb Gardens
1634 Jerrold Ave
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This is a locals place to buy the best plants near the Mission. They have an eden created to explore and learn about your favorite green friend. There is a coffee place inside which would be perfect after a bike ride.
Ceramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
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Heath Ceramics
2900 18th St
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Ceramic factory, a good gift for your mother in-law.
Lots of street art all in an alley. Try to go during the day.
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Balmy Alley
50 Balmy St
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Lots of street art all in an alley. Try to go during the day.
Get something used and vintage and walk to the next door alley for more street art. https://www.communitythriftsf.org/pick-up-form/
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Community Thrift
623 Valencia St
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Get something used and vintage and walk to the next door alley for more street art. https://www.communitythriftsf.org/pick-up-form/
Where all the gay movement started. A must stop to see San Francisco.
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The Castro
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Where all the gay movement started. A must stop to see San Francisco.
Best ramen and mochi donuts in the city.
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Japan Town
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Best ramen and mochi donuts in the city.
Have you ever visit a Korean Spa? It is a must if you have the time. Just make sure you book your appointment and arrive 1 hr. earlier. Since is necessary to get a good soak before your scrub. It is an only women facility.
Pearl Spa
1656 Post St
Have you ever visit a Korean Spa? It is a must if you have the time. Just make sure you book your appointment and arrive 1 hr. earlier. Since is necessary to get a good soak before your scrub. It is an only women facility.
Japanesse style spa. $25 and 3 hs of relaxing spa amenities.
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Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary Blvd
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Japanesse style spa. $25 and 3 hs of relaxing spa amenities.

Food scene

Buy a loaf of bread or bake good and skip the line at Tartine Bakery. This is also one of to top 10 places to go for brunch.
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Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
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Buy a loaf of bread or bake good and skip the line at Tartine Bakery. This is also one of to top 10 places to go for brunch.
Best sandwich or picnic variety right near the Dolores park. Need to take any gifts for special people? This is one of my favorite places where you can taste some of the local flavors and locally made products.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
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Best sandwich or picnic variety right near the Dolores park. Need to take any gifts for special people? This is one of my favorite places where you can taste some of the local flavors and locally made products.
Crazy ice cream flavors
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Humphry Slocombe
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Crazy ice cream flavors
This is a late farmers market. Starts after 4pm and is a great place to see the locals, buy some delicious fruits and veggies and listen to some music.
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Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett St
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This is a late farmers market. Starts after 4pm and is a great place to see the locals, buy some delicious fruits and veggies and listen to some music.
Co-up vegetarian supper market with an incredible amount of variety on herbs and condiments. It is an enrichment experience for those who love nutrition and/or chefs.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
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Co-up vegetarian supper market with an incredible amount of variety on herbs and condiments. It is an enrichment experience for those who love nutrition and/or chefs.
One of the best bakeries in the Mission.
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia St
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One of the best bakeries in the Mission.
Vegan option for the earth and health lovers.
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Gracias Madre
2211 Mission St
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Vegan option for the earth and health lovers.
If you are a soup lover, the duck noodle soup is the best thing after a long trip.
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Chili Cha Cha 2
3166 24th St
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If you are a soup lover, the duck noodle soup is the best thing after a long trip.
Fast and delicious, don't be fulled by their simple look. One of the best price/quality places for a quick lunch and or snack. It closes at 7:30pm. The company also has a store on Mission known to have the best and most fresh fish in the area.
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Basa Seafood Express
3064 24th St
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Fast and delicious, don't be fulled by their simple look. One of the best price/quality places for a quick lunch and or snack. It closes at 7:30pm. The company also has a store on Mission known to have the best and most fresh fish in the area.
Romantic and chic, one of our favorite restaurants.
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
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Romantic and chic, one of our favorite restaurants.
Order the asado, avocado salad, sweet breads, and a bottle of Malbec and be happy for the rest of the week.
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Lolinda
2518 Mission St
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Order the asado, avocado salad, sweet breads, and a bottle of Malbec and be happy for the rest of the week.
Margarita especial and tropical tacos. Most colorful restaurant, be prepared to wait or make reservations.
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Loló
974 Valencia St
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Margarita especial and tropical tacos. Most colorful restaurant, be prepared to wait or make reservations.
Best prices for anything you forgot to bring with you, and have a lot of organic, fare trade products that cost the half of what you would pay in other known supper markets.
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Grocery Outlet
401 Marin St
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Best prices for anything you forgot to bring with you, and have a lot of organic, fare trade products that cost the half of what you would pay in other known supper markets.
Awesome italian-californian food.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia St
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Awesome italian-californian food.
Very festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida St
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Very festive, lots of flavors and something interesting to try!
Best ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
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Locanda
557 Valencia St
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Best ever fish dish! Is a fancy beautiful restaurant to take someone special.
Crafted beer and great social environment.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat Ave
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Crafted beer and great social environment.
Beautiful garden for a coffee
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Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
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Beautiful garden for a coffee
Happy hour with a view, $1 oysters great place to end or start a walk around Mission Bay neighborhood
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Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois Blvd
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Happy hour with a view, $1 oysters great place to end or start a walk around Mission Bay neighborhood
Fine dinning, one Michelin star, my old job in the city.
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Gary Danko
800 North Point St
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Fine dinning, one Michelin star, my old job in the city.
One of the most dynamic food restaurants in the city. Make reservations since is very popular. Gaby Maeda is a rising star chef and we used to work together at Gary Danko.
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St
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One of the most dynamic food restaurants in the city. Make reservations since is very popular. Gaby Maeda is a rising star chef and we used to work together at Gary Danko.
best breakfast sandwich
Newkirk's
1002 Potrero Avenue
best breakfast sandwich
Enjoy a little of the whole variety of foods in one place, al fresco and with an incredible view, if the fog allows, of the golden gate bridge. Make sure to check if its open, generally on Saturdays.
Off the Grid Fort Mason Center Food Spot
2 Marina Boulevard
Enjoy a little of the whole variety of foods in one place, al fresco and with an incredible view, if the fog allows, of the golden gate bridge. Make sure to check if its open, generally on Saturdays.

Exercise

Rock climbing like a pro!
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Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
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Rock climbing like a pro!
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Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia St
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This is an amazing park to walk around nature and to get lost in the middle of the city.
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Glen Canyon Park
Chenery Street
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This is an amazing park to walk around nature and to get lost in the middle of the city.
Brand new public indoor pool. Start your day with a swim and get to the local brunch place.
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Garfield Pool
1271 Treat Ave
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Brand new public indoor pool. Start your day with a swim and get to the local brunch place.
If you are interested in rock climbing this place has the talles structures I've ever seen. Get a day pass and enjoy.
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Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
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If you are interested in rock climbing this place has the talles structures I've ever seen. Get a day pass and enjoy.

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Homeless in the Mission.

There is a growing problem in the neighborhood with homelessness. I have being living here for more than 10 years and it could be intimidating at first but they are really not aggressive. Our street community is very well connected and we are constantly looking for ways to avoid a settlement in our block. In general the area is pretty safe but we recommend always keep your eyes open to avoid surprises.