Nestled in between the Castro and the Mission District, this neighborhood is home to one of the biggest attractions on a bright, sunny San Francisco day; Dolores Park. The popular hillside spot spans two blocks long and offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities including one basketball court, a handful of tennis courts, and a soccer field. Once the temps exceed 65 degrees, hundreds of people flock to the area to soak up the sun, enjoy live music, picnic with friends, take their dogs out for a stroll, and play a variety of lawn games. There is an essence to Mission Dolores that is a hybrid of the Mission District and Castro, which creates a unique confluence.
Mission Dolores offers a wide array of real estate options, including condominiums, lofts, and a few distinctive single-family homes with prices varying but skewing to the higher end of the spectrum.
There is wonderfully unique shopping in the neighborhood, such as the popular boutique
Therapy. Many consider the bars and clubs in the Mission to be the best in the city. Favorites include Double Dutch and the
Beauty Bar.
Up and coming chefs who want to make a name for themselves often open up their niche restaurants in Mission Dolores. Some of the elegant options include
Delfina,
Limon, and
Blowfish. And, don't forget
Mitchell's award-winning ice cream for dessert.
