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The Mission is home to the city’s oldest structure, Mission Dolores, the sixth Franciscan mission along El Camino Real. Located nearby is the ornate Mission Dolores Basilica. Within the Mission area, it is easy to find spicy taquerias, Mexican bakeries and colorful murals depicting Mexican and Latino history. The original Levi Strauss factory is located in this area at 250 Valencia St. Today, the Mission is a popular area for a mix of working-class Latino families, young professionals, artists and others who enjoy its culturally diverse atmosphere. Sandwiched between the Mission and the Castro, Mission Dolores is a shockingly serene neighborhood in one of the oldest parts of San Francisco. This diverse community is actively artistic and like many of the nearby neighborhoods, self-sufficient for all of its residents needs. The Mission San Francisco de Asis and its adjacent Mission Dolores Park offer picnic areas and plenty of live entertainment. The architecture is as rich and varied as its populace with Edwardian and Victorian homes alongside sleek and modern ones.
