The Mission is a diverse district with Spanish and Mexican influence, hip boutiques, Michelin-star restaurants and street murals that pop.

Maximize your 48 hours and hit all the big spots, from the colorful Castro to the beatnik stomping grounds of North Beach.

Looking for interesting places in SF that aren’t particularly touristy? Here are some suggestions for an itinerary that’s mostly off-the-radar to a typical tourist.

Known to locals as SoMa, the varied neighborhood is rapidly changing the shape of San Francisco’s skyline, with additions like the Millenium and Salesforce towers.

San Francisco is the best version of itself in September, when everything seems to be in full-swing.