Balmy Alley, San Francisco

Name: Balmy Alley
Address: Off 24th Street, San Francisco, 94110, United States

#241 among attractions in San Francisco

Street, Public art, Art gallery, Street art

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Balmy Alley is a one-block-long alley that is home to the most concentrated collection of murals in the city of San Francisco. It is located in the south central portion of the Inner Mission District between 24th Street and Garfield Square. Since 1973, most buildings on the street have been decorated with a mural. ()

Coordinates: 37°45'6"N, 122°24'43"W

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Off 24th StreetSoutheast San Francisco (Mission District)San Francisco 94110 United States

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Balmy Alley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mission Workshop, Wild Side West, Mission Dolores Park, The Laundry SF.

1 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mission Workshop, San Francisco
26 min walk • Mission Workshop is not just another store with accessories for outdoor adventure lovers – it's a space where the passion for exploring unknown trails merges with modern design and functionality. Located in the vibrant San Francisco, this store specializes in selling...
0.9 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Wild Side West, San Francisco
24 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Bernal Heights in San Francisco, Wild Side West stands as an iconic and storied bar that has been a welcoming haven for the LGBTQ+ community since its establishment in 1962. This eclectic and historic establishment is not just a...
1 miNW
Park, Playground, View point
Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
26 min walk • Mission Dolores Park, often abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District.
~1870 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
The Laundry SF, San Francisco
10 min walk • The Laundry SF, or simply The Laundry, is a contemporary art gallery, event space and cafe, founded in 2015 and located in San Francisco’s Mission District.
0.9 miNW
Street, Public art, Street art
Clarion Alley, San Francisco
24 min walk • Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets, notable for the murals painted by the Clarion Alley Mural Project.
0.6 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Neighbourhood
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
17 min walk • Bernal Heights Summit or Bernal Heights Hill is a hill in the San Francisco, California neighborhood of Bernal Heights. Upper elevations are part of Bernal Heights Park, which is managed by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department.
~580 ftS
Park
Garfield Square, San Francisco
3 min walk • Garfield Square, also known as Garfield Park, is a 3.46-acre city park located in the Mission District of San Francisco, California.
1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, San Francisco
25 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. The parish is located in the city of San Francisco, California, at 221 Valley Street and the corner of Church Street in the city's Noe Valley neighborhood.
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery
The Lab, San Francisco
26 min walk • The Lab is a not-for-profit arts organization and performance space located in San Francisco's Redstone Building. Since 1984, The Lab has hosted performances and projects by artists including Nan Goldin, Barbara Kruger, David Wojnarowicz, Barry McGee, Kim Gordon and Kathleen Hanna.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Cinema
Artists' Television Access, San Francisco
16 min walk • Artists' Television Access is a non-profit art gallery and screening venue in San Francisco's Mission District in the United States of America.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Farmer's market
New Mission Theater, San Francisco
13 min walk • The New Mission Theater at 2550 Mission St in San Francisco was built in 1916, originally designed by the Reid Brothers. It was renovated for the Nasser Brothers circuit in 1932 by Timothy Pflueger, who transformed it into an Art Deco style masterpiece. It boasts a 70 foot marquee sign that is a local landmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Balmy Alley open?

Balmy Alley is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Balmy Alley?

Nearby attractions include Garfield Square, San Francisco (3 min walk), Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Francisco (9 min walk), The Laundry SF, San Francisco (10 min walk), Hua Zang Si in San Francisco mei guo jiu jin shan hua cang si, San Francisco (10 min walk).

How to get to Balmy Alley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balmy Alley:

Bus

24th Street & Harrison Street • Lines: 48 (2 min walk)
Folsom Street & 25th Street • Lines: 67 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Hampshire Street & 24th Street • Lines: 33 (7 min walk)
25th Street & Potrero Avenue • Lines: 33 (8 min walk)

Metro

24th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (10 min walk)
16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (27 min walk)

Light rail

Church Street & 24th Street • Lines: J (22 min walk)
Right of Way & 21st Street • Lines: J (23 min walk)

Train

22nd Street (29 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Sanchez Street • Lines: F (37 min walk)