Street Art Tour of San Francisco

San Francisco is packed full of unique and surprising spots for a great photo, but the mission district in particular is a treasure trove of beautiful murals and rich storytelling. Head out on foot and spend the day exploring the history of street art in the city by the bay.

TNDC Tenderloin People's Garden, 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, The Box Shop, Egbert Ave Murals (2018.05), Laughing Monk Brewing, Love on Haight, 1AM SF, Precita Eyes Muralists, The Lilac Mural Project, Cypress Street Murals, Dharma Mural, Duboce Bikeway Mural, Bruce Lee mural, Chinatown Mural, Jazz Mural, Greetings from San Francisco Mural, Umbrella Alley San Francisco, Taqueria San Francisco, St. Peter's Parish, Precita Valley Community Center, Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School, Women's Building, Clarion Alley Street Art, Balmy Alley

• TNDC Tenderloin People's Garden in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Another project by Precita Eyes Muralist and in collaboration with the tenderloin neighborhood development project, this mural was installed on the McAllister Hotel in the tenderloin in 2017.

• 16th Avenue Tiled Steps in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Famous mosaic tiles steps

• The Box Shop in San Francisco, United States

  
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  The box shop is a collaborative studio for Bay Area artists in the hunters pointe neighborhood of San Francisco. Here and in the surrounding area you can see over 70 murals that they have installed from artist in their community.

• Egbert Ave Murals (2018.05) in San Francisco, United States

  
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  A series of at least nine murals in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco

• Laughing Monk Brewing in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Cool new spot in Bayview with a fun mural installation by local artist Shawn Mullen.

• Love on Haight in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Cool spot for photos in the heart of the Haight.

• 1AM SF in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Not only can you see cool street art here but you can also learn to create it! 1amsf stands for First Amendment and they represent freedom of speech through murals and other community events. Take a team building class and learn the art of mural installation for yourself!

• Precita Eyes Muralists in San Francisco, United States

  
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• The Lilac Mural Project in San Francisco, United States

  
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• Cypress Street Murals in San Francisco, United States

  
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• Dharma Mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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• Duboce Bikeway Mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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• Bruce Lee mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Located in San Francisco’s Chinatown, this mural features a dragon and the legendary Bruce Lee.

• Chinatown Mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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  As if San Francisco's Chinatown isn’t vibrant enough, this mural by artist Mel Waters features a Chinese girl in traditional clothes and is sandwiched between rows of Chinese shops and restaurants.

• Jazz Mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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  It’s hard to miss this giant installation in North Beach by artist Bill Weber. A nod to three legendary jazz musicians.

• Greetings from San Francisco Mural in San Francisco, United States

  
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  This is a fairly new mural that was installed in 2019 as part of the umbrella alley SF project. Located in Fishermans wharf it’s become a big tourist attraction.

• Umbrella Alley San Francisco in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Umbrella alley in Fishermans wharf is a really cool spot if you’re looking for the ultimate Instagram snap. Six murals can be found there and three new murals are currently being installed.

• Taqueria San Francisco in San Francisco, United States

  
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  An iconic Mission district mural on the side of a great spot for an authentic California burrito

• St. Peter's Parish in San Francisco, United States

  
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  This mural tells the story of the indigenous and was designed by world renowned El Salvadorian muralist Isaias Mata.

• Precita Valley Community Center in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Another great mural in the Mission district. Artist Susan Cervantes designed this mural to reflect the centers recreation programs and nearby Precita Park park

• Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School in San Francisco, United States

  
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• Women's Building in San Francisco, United States

  
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  One of the largest murals in San Francisco, the women’s building mural is a “testament to the courageous contributions of women through time and around the world.”

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• Clarion Alley Street Art in San Francisco, United States

  
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  According to their website, the mission of clarion alley mural project is to support and produce socially engaged and aesthetically innovative public art. This project was inspired by Balmy Alley but with “more autonomy.”

• Balmy Alley in San Francisco, United States

  
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  Balmy Alley is probably the most concentrated strip of murals in San Francisco. Located in the Mission district, these beautiful works of art are best explored on foot.