Balmy Alley — Attraction in San Francisco

The quality of the art here is mostly very good. Some of the stuff is not as great. Most of the art reflects the story of the Mission District but also that of Mexicans/Chicanos and even Latinos in general. The issues expressed here are also universal among disenfranchised communities of all kinds. The art is very colorful. Balmy Alley is not far from Galeria de la Raza. In my opinion Balmy Alley is better than Clarion Alley and it is also less crowded so you get better picture opportunities. If you're lucky you'll get to meet on of the friendlier locals that we met there and get the low down on the art and local history and culture. Parking is tough around here.

What can I do without at Balmy Alley? Nothing.

What stands out at Balmy Alley? The fact that it represents a culture which may or may not be your own faithfully. With an open mind you will see it is well worth your time.

Five stars!!!! Balmy Alley is really, really...

Balmy Street - the alley lined with murals, many complaining about hipsters and gentrification, which is then filled with hipsters and gentrifiers taking selfies in the alley of themselves in front of said murals. What's not to love!? Irony at its finest. If you're iron deficient, you've gotta check this out. I've taken my 88 year old grandma to check out these murals, I've taken a 12 year old cousin who loves Starbucks more than Philz coffee to these murals, I've taken first dates to these murals, and I've taken stoned friends here as well. This collection of humanity is as eclectic as the smatterings of paint in this alley, and they all loved it. It's art freed to the streets. 24th also makes for an easy walking tour with Humphry Slocombe and...

Balmy street murals located in the Mission District of San Francisco offers a virtual outdoor art gallery featuring colourful murals featuring expression of outrage over human rights and political abuse in central America. There were also a few murals featuring themes such as gentrification and Hurricane Katrina. This place is more of San Francisco local flavour and off the beaten path. You don't see it gets crowded like other tourist attraction areas. The alley is best viewed on foot either by yourself or on a guided tour from Precita Eyes Mural Arts. Entrance to the street to view the murals are free and you can learn the local...