Mission Dolores
About this spot
San Francisco's oldest intact building, with a historic chapel, gardens, cemetery, and an active religious community beside the basilica.
What to expect
Planning notes
Approach the Old Mission as a living religious site with a complex history. Make room for age-appropriate discussion of Indigenous history and Spanish colonization.
A family day in the Mission
Put food, play, art, and neighborhood context into one walkable plan. Pay once for secure access to the interactive guide, delivered by email after checkout.
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Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM; worship access differs
Mission
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