The Excelsior
Shop, Dine and Explore the Excelsior on Muni
The Excelsior is one of San Francisco's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods. The neighborhood is a vibrant mix of residents from various ethnic backgrounds reflected in the neighborhood's restaurants, shops, and community events. The Excelsior has a strong Latino heritage, and visitors can experience the rich Latin American culture through authentic eateries, murals, and local festivities.
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Shop
The Excelsior is the perfect neighborhood to support local San Francisco businesses — you can find 500 small businesses all within its 5-mile radius. Many of the small businesses in the Excelsior are Latinx and Asian owned.
Dine
Nosh on cuisines from across the globe without needing your passport when you visit the Excelsior! From pupusas to pancit, "dope coffee", Dutch crunch and everything in between, discover your next hidden gem (and go-to spot) in the Excelsior.
Explore
The Excelsior boasts some of the best views of the City, but the views aren't the only thing to explore. Home to the second largest park in the City, John McLaren Park, it's the perfect place to picnic, hike or walk. Bring the little ones to the Excelsior Playground for a family-fun-filled day, or admire the incredible murals across the neighborhood that perfectly capture its diversity, vibrancy and history.
Local Favorites
Just a few of the many small businesses that make the Excelsior special — stop by and say hello!
Shop
Dine
Wellness & Community
Celebrate
Jerry Day
Celebrate one of the Excelsior's most famous residents, Jerry Garcia, at the annual Jerry Day taking place each August in the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater at McLaren Park.
Sunday Streets
Stroll down car-free streets at the annual Sunday Streets celebration in the Excelsior.
From the E: Excelsior Night Market
EAG's signature event — a free community night market with local vendors, food, entertainment and raffle prizes at Ocean Ave & Mission St.
Visit From the EPlan Your Visit to the Excelsior
Hop on Muni and experience everything the Excelsior has to offer — from local shops and global cuisine to parks, murals and street festivals.
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