Supposedly the dirt here has sacred healing powers. The santuario is the most visited church in new mexico.
A picture-perfect diner that originally opened in 1918, now under new management by a team that has kept the old ambiance alive. If you're visiting San Francisco from another country, this is a great place to get a genuine slice of Americana.
Dolores Park is named for the nearby Mission Dolores and is a common hangout for San Franciscans on a sunny day. The park is basically an expansive grass field on a hill with tennis and basketball courts on one side, a clubhouse and sidewalk through the middle, and great views from its highest point.
This tiny alley in San Francisco's Mission District has been a focal point for local street muralists since the 1970s. Balmy Alley runs parallel to Treat Ave and Harrison Street between 24th & 25th streets, and today it is covered with more than a dozen murals — many of which have political themes.
Mission Creek is really more of a canal -- a former creek. The land around it was originally marsh, and was developed in to railyards and shipyards.
Ritual is a busy espresso bar and bean roasting company located in the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco. Since May 2005 Ritual has been serving up the most cared for cups of coffee.