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Chinatown

Chinatown is the oldest in North America and one of the largest outside Asia, built to its current…

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The Tenderloin

Walk Larkin at lunchtime. Start at the Tenderloin Museum, eat at Saigon Sandwich, finish with a drink on Jones. Stay on main streets and you see a neighborhood that works on its own terms.

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The Castro

Rainbow flags snap along Castro Street, and they have since the 1970s when this neighborhood became the beating…

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Japantown

The Peace Pagoda rises above the Japan Center plaza, a gift from Osaka that anchors one of only…

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Where to Eat

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Breadbelly

Go for the kaya toast and the kakiage sando. The Clement location has more neighborhood energy; Dogpatch is easier for parking and seating. Get there by 9am on weekends to avoid the wait.

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Del Popolo

Margherita and a clam pizza. The 30-hour dough fermentation and the imported 5,000-pound oven do the work. Reserve via Resy.

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Una Pizza Napoletana

Anthony Mangieri runs the oven himself. Five pizzas, $33 each, reservation required via Tock. The Margherita is the order.

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Pizzeria Delfina

Walk in at the Mission location. Margherita, salsiccia, or the clam pie. The casual sister to Delfina down the block.

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Things to Do

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Crissy Field

The walk from Marina Green to Fort Point takes about 45 minutes. Bring layers because the wind picks up down there.

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Dance Mission Theater

A Mission District dance theater that centers Latinx and community voices. Performances blend traditional and contemporary dance forms. Tickets are affordable and the space is welcoming to newcomers. Check for their annual festival dates.

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet

One of the most respected contemporary ballet companies in the country. Performances at YBCA and other Bay Area theaters. Tickets $30 to $95. Check the season schedule online. The technique blends classical ballet with global influences.

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