Mission Dolores has more than meets the eye, and what meets the eye is already pretty persuasive. With it’s interesting conglomeration of people and things to do, both the local hipster youth and the artistic professionals can find entertainment in Mission Dolores. Visitors enjoy the same daytime and nighttime pursuits as the locals, who are much happier to cater to tourists than in more tourist-y areas of the city (though Mission Dolores has started attracting more tourists, unsurprisingly).

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Shopping here is a haven for the vintage enthusiast, the thrifty shopper on a budget, and anyone looking for interesting things to fill your home and closet. And the food! Oh, the food! The restaurants here are some of the city’s best and most affordable. Most eateries in Mission Dolores are authentic, delicious, and easy to find. The rent around the Mission is moderate and affordable, which is part of the reason why so many young artists and professionals flock to the area. During the spring and summer, Dolores Park becomes one of my favorite places on the whole PLANET, with the green grass, abundant sunshine, and famous and downright amazing Bi-Rite Ice Cream right around the corner.