Mission Mural Walk
The Verdict
"Walk both Balmy and Clarion alleys. Balmy has the older work; Clarion's murals rotate, so it looks different each visit."
What you need to know
A self-guided walk through decades of Mission District street art, home to mural work since the 1970s and rooted in the Mexican muralist tradition.
Balmy Alley between 24th and 25th Streets has had murals since the early 1970s, with a major expansion in 1985 when 27 murals were painted in a coordinated dedication. Clarion Alley near Valencia is home to the Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP), which has produced more than 700 rotating murals since 1992. The Women’s Building on 18th Street features the MaestraPeace mural on two of its exterior walls.
