Artistic Vibes at Balmy Alley
Explore the vibrant street art of Balmy Alley in San Francisco's Mission District, a hub of creativity and cultural expression.
Discover the vibrant street art of Balmy Alley, a must-visit location in San Francisco's Mission District that showcases powerful murals and local culture.
A brief summary to Balmy Alley
- 50 Balmy St, San Francisco, Mission District, California, 94110, US
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon for the best lighting for photography.
- Take your time to read the stories behind the murals; many have rich historical and cultural significance.
- Respect the local community by not touching the murals or disturbing the area.
- Explore nearby cafes and shops for a taste of local flavors and artisan goods.
- Consider joining a local art tour to gain deeper insight into the artists and their work.
Getting There
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Public Transit - Bus
From Castro Valley BART station, take the BART train towards San Francisco/Daly City. Get off at the 24th Street Mission station. Upon exiting the station, head northwest on 24th St towards Valencia St. Continue walking straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach Mission St. Turn right onto Mission St and walk for another 0.3 miles. Then turn left onto Balmy St. Balmy Alley will be on your left.
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Public Transit - BART and Muni
Start at Castro Valley BART station and take the BART train towards San Francisco/Daly City. Change trains at the Embarcadero station to the Muni Metro (T line) towards Chinatown. Get off at the 16th St Mission station. Exit the station and walk east on 16th St towards Valencia St. Turn left onto Valencia St, walk for about 0.3 miles and turn left onto Balmy St. Balmy Alley will be on your left.
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Walking
If you are staying in Castro Valley, you can take a long walk to Balmy Alley. Start from the Castro Valley BART station and head north on Castro Valley Blvd. Continue straight and turn right onto E. 14th St. Walk along E. 14th St until you reach the Hayward BART station. From there, take the BART train to 24th Street Mission station. Once you arrive, follow the directions from the previous guide.
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