Neighborhoods
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Guide Worth Exploring
A walk through Hayes Street turns up a neighborhood built out of a torn-down freeway, and still working out what came after it.
This Weekend
48 Hours in San Francisco: Where to Eat and What to Skip
Where to eat, what to do, and where San Francisco locals actually go this weekend — starting in the Mission and Hayes Valley.
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A neighborhood built for the pre-symphony rush and the lingering after, where knowing the clock matters as much as knowing the menu.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week
- Live music in the MissionThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Hayes ValleyMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in North BeachAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in the MissionSunday, family-friendly
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