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You will find more than 1,000 murals in San Francisco. They are spread throughout the city, with a large concentration in the colorful Mission District.
In addition to street art, you will also find beautiful artwork gracing the walls inside Coit Tower, the Rincon Center, and the Beach Chalet.
Almost all of these are free to visit.
You will find this one in the Mission District
If you love street art, you must visit the Mission. This eclectic neighborhood has amazing street art on almost every corner.
You will also find two alleys covered with different San Francisco murals. They range from politically motivated messages to fun ones about the city.
The one above tells the story of a futuristic bus. The 14-Mission Muni is one of the most used buses in this neighborhood.
Discover even more photos and maps on where you can find the best Mission Murals.
The first floor of Coit Tower also houses a number of beautiful pieces. You can access them for free and even take a guided walking tour to learn more about them.
The ones you find here are quite different from those in the Mission. They were added shortly after the tower was completed. They feature stories about California and San Francisco in the late 1920s and 1930s.
Many of these were highly controversial at the time. See more pictures and tips for viewing them while visiting Coit Tower.
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More San Francisco murals that you can visit for free are in the Beach Chalet building near Ocean Beach. The entire first floor is covered with Works Progress Administration (WPA) era works, similar to those found in Coit Tower.
While you are here, you can also grab some lunch or learn more about the top places to visit in Golden Gate Park. This building houses two restaurants and the Golden Gate Park Visitor's Center.
Not many people realize that the Rincon Center houses many San Francisco murals. This historic building showcases 27 pieces of art that tell the story of the history of San Francisco.
Unlike the other ones on this list, the Rincon Center murals have descriptions. This means you can walk through on your own, while learning more about the significance of each mural.
The North Beach neighborhood also has a few fun San Francisco murals. You will need to look around for them a little more, as many are tucked into alleys along Columbus Street.
Some of my favorites are near the famous Vesuvio Cafe at 255 Columbus Avenue. Step into the alley to see a handful of large works of art.
The picture below shows another one of my favorites in this neighborhood. It's right on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Broadway Street (less than a half a block north of the Vesuvio Cafe).
Over the years, you will find more and more murals around the Chinatown District. One of my favorites is on Sacramento Street at Grant. It's a piece with two lions and the words "Chinatown" above it.
You will also find a variety of great San Francisco murals on the corner of Grant and Clay. Look around when you get here as there are about four great pieces of art at this spot.
There is also a great piece at Grant and Commercial.
>> Learn more about visiting Chinatown and seeing its murals
Here are a few other places you will find some great San Francisco murals:
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