The Mish, aka Mission District, is named after the Mission Dolores (the oldest building in San Francisco - upper right image). I was lucky enough to land a quaint apartment in the heart of this neighborhood. The Mission District exudes a rebellious, creative, DIY spirit. And with all public art, urban boutiques, thrift stores and hole-in-the-wall restaurants and bars, I was in heaven. 

My favorite mural, a Casablanca style stencil, and a stickered No Parking sign.

(More Mish after the jump!)

Clarion Alley, a mural project created by members of the Mission School art movement.

(Top Image) The street we stayed on... to see interior images of the actual apt, visit this blog post. (Lower Images) Photos taken on a walk around the 'hood.

Taqueria La Cumbre.... best Mexican I've had in a while...

(Top) Cory making a stop at his 5th record store of the trip: Grooves Vinyl Attractions. (Lower Left) A coffee shop and video store in one: Faye's Video and Espresso Bar! Caffe Trieste: my favorite spot for the mid-morning latte. (Lower Right) A shop called Therapy... and yes, it lives up to its name... one side- handmade home wares, the other side- original and stylish clothing.

Flax Art and Design: the Mecca for paper lovers like myself. They carry over 7,000 different sheets of paper. It's like walking through a giant card catalog of paper! Brought home some good stuff for some new pocket mirrors.