Mark recommends:
Cool local vibe
Lost Resort
2736 20th StreetA great new eating place and bar in the neighborhood
This is a tiny and WONDERFUL coffee shop. Say hello to Wilson and Olga for me. Ask them to make you my special drink: 1/2 decaf, oatmilk latte, extra hot, no foam :-)
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CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StThis is a tiny and WONDERFUL coffee shop. Say hello to Wilson and Olga for me. Ask them to make you my special drink: 1/2 decaf, oatmilk latte, extra hot, no foam :-)
Try the kale salad--big enough for two. Specialty cocktails too. Very hip vibe. Go early to avoid crowds.
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Trick Dog
3010 20th StTry the kale salad--big enough for two. Specialty cocktails too. Very hip vibe. Go early to avoid crowds.
Food scene
El Metate
2406 Bryant StThe BEST take-out Mexican food ever.
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant StGreat Thai / Asian fusion comfort food
Neighborhoods
Take a walk along Valencia Street from about 16th until 21st.
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Valencia Street
Valencia StreetTake a walk along Valencia Street from about 16th until 21st.
Entertainment
A very cool place to see movies. They serve a full menu in the theater and there's a full bar too!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StA very cool place to see movies. They serve a full menu in the theater and there's a full bar too!
Fitness
A great gym--not just for climbing, but the climbing is epic. Great aerobic equipment, yoga classes, and sauna!
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Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StA great gym--not just for climbing, but the climbing is epic. Great aerobic equipment, yoga classes, and sauna!
Wonderful, small, intimate yoga studio. I teach here when I'm in town.
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Yoga Mayu
1501 20th StWonderful, small, intimate yoga studio. I teach here when I'm in town.
Groceries
This is where you should buy groceries. There's a Safeway nearby too. Much bigger, but less expensive.
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Gus's Community Market
1101 4th StThis is where you should buy groceries. There's a Safeway nearby too. Much bigger, but less expensive.
Stock up on inexpensive groceries here; produce and basics including beer and wine at very reasonable prices.
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Trader Joe's
555 9th StStock up on inexpensive groceries here; produce and basics including beer and wine at very reasonable prices.
Right next to this mural, right outside the door you'll find a super friendly corner grocery store operated by a family from Yemen who have been in their neighborhood for years. Tell them Mark said hi.
Serv U Market
2750 21st StRight next to this mural, right outside the door you'll find a super friendly corner grocery store operated by a family from Yemen who have been in their neighborhood for years. Tell them Mark said hi.
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Ukuzulazula
There are rental bikes at the corner of Bryant and 20th.
Use your Lyft app to rent the bikes. Super simple, and some are electric-assisted. Easy to get to BART this way or the ballpark.
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Watch the street signs for street cleaning
Note that this side of the street has street cleaning from 9-11 a.m. (double check this--it changes sometimes) on M, W, and Friday. You will get ticketed if you're parked on the block during that time.