Mission District
The Mission still wears its Latino bones with pride: Galeria de la Raza murals on 24th, Mission Cliffs climbing crowds, late nights at El Farolito for the carne asada super burrito everyone pretends to discover. Valencia is the dating spine: Trick Dog for elaborate cocktail menus, Casements for a Dublin-style pint, Beretta for after-dinner negronis. The catch is honest. Tech money pushed rents past most artists, and a 9pm Valencia stroll skews startup-hoodie heavy. Skip Mission Street after dark if you spook easily; stick to the Valencia and 18th corridor. Best for daters who want energy, taquerias, and zero pretense about gentrification.
Mission District by the numbers
Mission District runs male-heavy, about 56% men to 44% women.
Median individual income in Mission District is about $70,300.
California registers voters by party, and where Mission District sits Democrats lead at about 62%, with 25% no-party-preference and just 8% Republican.
The median renter in Mission District pays about $2,680 a month.
About 20,400 Mission District residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
Local date spots
- Mission DistrictDining
Flour + Water
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PanIQ Escape Room San Francisco
Wheelchair access - Mission DistrictCafés
Garden Creamery
Good for groupsWheelchair access - Mission DistrictDrinks
Trick Dog
- Mission DistrictDining
Lazy Bear
- Mission DistrictDrinks
True Laurel
- Mission DistrictActivity
Mission Cliffs
Wheelchair access - Mission DistrictDrinks
Evil Eye
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Mission Bowling Club
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Mission DistrictDining
The Morris
- Mission DistrictDrinks
The Beehive
- Mission DistrictDining
Blue Plate
- Mission DistrictDrinks
The Royal Cuckoo
- Mission DistrictCafés
Hila Gelato Caffè
LGBTQ+ friendly - Mission DistrictDrinks
Etcetera Wine Bar
- Mission DistrictDining
Ernest
- Mission DistrictDining
Destapas SF
- Mission DistrictDrinks
Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Mission DistrictActivity
Holey Moley Golf Club San Francisco
Wheelchair access - Mission DistrictDrinks
Big Finish Wine Tavern
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Mission DistrictActivity
Joey the Cat's Arcade
Wheelchair access