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Evening

Golden Hour in the Mission

Catch the last warm light on the murals, then dive into the neighborhood's evening pulse.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 135 min

Timeline

  1. 16:44

    Clarion Alley

    Walk Clarion Alley between 17th and 18th Streets to see the murals bathed in the final golden light before the sun dips below the horizon.

  2. 17:14

    Clarion Alley

    Stay for the sunset moment as the light fades over the alley.

  3. 17:44

    Taqueria Cancun

    Walk five minutes to Taqueria Cancun for a late dinner. The burritos are a local favorite and the kitchen stays open late enough for your timing.

  4. 18:14

    Casanova Lounge

    Head three minutes to Casanova Lounge. The velvet paintings and nightly DJ set provide a stylish end to the night.

Local tip

The alley is an open-air gallery, so wear comfortable shoes. Taqueria Cancun is casual and busy, so expect a counter-service wait.

Check before you go

  • Taqueria Cancun is open Mo-Th 10:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-01:00.
  • Casanova Lounge is open Mo-Su 16:00-02:00.

Worth knowing

  • Taqueria Cancun is open at 17:44 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Francisco (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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