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While the rest of the city is covered in fog, the Mission is usually basking in sun along with its very diverse cultures. You will find a full of life Hispanic community around 24th and Mission Street. If you walk east down 24th Street, you will come across some impressive murals and tree-lined streets. The Spanish settled in Mission in 1770 and started construction in the area. The first building made by the Spanish settlers is Mission Dolores.

After the dot-com demise, the Mission is calmer, but still serves as a magnet for those looking to soak in Mission's cool factor. The Mission's musical history is rich with legends such as Santana, Jonathan Richman and Herbie Hancock all hailing from the area.
 
Enjoy fresh Mexican food at one of the many taquerias around 24th and Mission BART station. You can find some of the best burritos and nachos in town there. Chestnut Street, and Fillmore and Clay Streets are also thriving neighborhoods lined with cafes, coffee shops, sandwich shops and bookstores.  Visit Dolores Park and enjoy postcard views of the decorative Victorian houses that line Liberty Street.

If you wish to see the alternative community found in the Mission, take the BART to 16th and Mission and walk west until you reach Valencia Street. Here you will find a plethora of comfy coffee houses, bohemian bars, great restaurants, and boutique shops. Watch a movie at Roxie Cinema, 3117 16th St., and later check out the DJ at the Elbow Room. 

From  the Mission stroll eastwards to Potrero Hill, notice the serious dining destination along 18th Street and then cross to Third Street and when you see water you are at China Basin where you can join all the action at the dive bars. Have some bloody Marys, play bar games and chat with cross section drinkers.

If you like the area, try the two-star Mission Inn. It is clean, comfortable and offers complimentary coffee.