Leila's Guide to SF & the Mission’s Best-Kept Secrets

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Leila's Guide to SF & the Mission’s Best-Kept Secrets

Sightseeing

A short urban hike up this hill gives you breathtaking, 360-degree views of the entire Bay Area. Highly recommended for sunrise and sunset.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
363 locals recommend
A short urban hike up this hill gives you breathtaking, 360-degree views of the entire Bay Area. Highly recommended for sunrise and sunset.
You can paraglide from here with an instructor, take lessons, or simply watch the whales. Incredible views and only. 15 minute Uber ride from the city.
26 locals recommend
Mussel Rock Park
Westline Drive
26 locals recommend
You can paraglide from here with an instructor, take lessons, or simply watch the whales. Incredible views and only. 15 minute Uber ride from the city.
Incredible murals line this street, all with social justice messages
96 locals recommend
Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley
96 locals recommend
Incredible murals line this street, all with social justice messages

Food scene

Exceptional coffee and pastries - local gem
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison Street
123 locals recommend
Universal Cafe
2814 19th St
123 locals recommend
Favorite taqueria and Mexican food in SF. Fresh homemade ingredients and only 2 blocks away!
115 locals recommend
El Metate
2406 Bryant St
115 locals recommend
Favorite taqueria and Mexican food in SF. Fresh homemade ingredients and only 2 blocks away!
A MUST for the chocolate lover! They even have a smoothie made from cacao fruit. Divine.
152 locals recommend
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia St
152 locals recommend
A MUST for the chocolate lover! They even have a smoothie made from cacao fruit. Divine.
This is the original Philz coffee! Phil Jabar himself often shows up here. Get the Tantalizing Turkish for a special cardamom-infused treat.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Street
This is the original Philz coffee! Phil Jabar himself often shows up here. Get the Tantalizing Turkish for a special cardamom-infused treat.

Fitness

Best dance studio welcoming all body types and all levels. A gem!
ODC Dance Commons
351 Shotwell Street
Best dance studio welcoming all body types and all levels. A gem!
Take studio owner and beloved SF teacher Stephanie Snyder’s class for a real treat.
12 locals recommend
Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia St
12 locals recommend
Take studio owner and beloved SF teacher Stephanie Snyder’s class for a real treat.

Surfing

Best local surf spot, only 15 mins from the house. Grab a board rental at NorCal surf shop or Traveler’s Surf Shop
14 locals recommend
Linda Mar
14 locals recommend
Best local surf spot, only 15 mins from the house. Grab a board rental at NorCal surf shop or Traveler’s Surf Shop
25 locals recommend
Nor Cal Surf Shop
5440 Pacific Coast Hwy
25 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost
5450 Pacific Coast Hwy
12 locals recommend

Shopping

The weirdest shop in the mission. Fancy a succulent, rare crystal, or book about taxidermy? Stop here.
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia St
133 locals recommend
The weirdest shop in the mission. Fancy a succulent, rare crystal, or book about taxidermy? Stop here.

Culture

Amazing classes and performances celebrating this neighborhood’s Latino history and culture.
15 locals recommend
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th St
15 locals recommend
Amazing classes and performances celebrating this neighborhood’s Latino history and culture.