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There are many things in the Mission District for women to do, though few places are exclusively lesbian. For breakfast, try the 19 Ti Couz Creperie (3108 16th St.; 415-252-7373), or stroll along Valencia St. between 16th and 23rd and choose from dozens of cafes and restaurants.The facade of the 20 San Fran-cisco Women’s Building (3543 18th St.; 415-431-1180), a clearinghouse for women’s services, is covered with a four-story mural created by seven women artists and scores of volunteers. Of the dozens of murals brightening the Mission, this one most closely matches the masterpieces of Mexico in strength of imagery and quality of execution. The mural depicts prominent women, ethnic goddesses, fabric designs and calligraphy. The building houses community service programs, and the lobby’s information desk and bulletin boards offer tips and flyers about events in the community and throughout the city.

Browse at 21 Modern Times Bookstore (888 Valencia; 415-282-9246). It’s not exclusively for lesbians or gay men, but specializes in avant garde and world literature, hard-to-find fiction (especially by women of color), and Spanish-language books and materials. Modern Times was the first bookstore in San Francisco to have a separate section for lesbian and gay materials.

It’s time for lunch and you’re in the heart of the Mission District. Try 22 El Toro Taqueria (598 Valencia; 415-431-3351), or 23 La Cumbre Taqueria (515 Valencia; 415-863-8205).

24 Good Vibrations (1210 Valencia; 415-974-8980), which Severe Queer Review describes as a “clean, well-lit place” for sex toys, is lesbian-owned, though its wares are for both women and men. Take a break from streets and stores and stroll up to 25 Dolores Park (Dolores between 18th and 22nd streets), a green oasis bordered by well-kept Victorians and a gorgeous view east over the city’s skyline. The southwest corner of the park is known by the locals as Dolores Beach, for all its sunbathers. Then soak away your cares at 26 Osento Baths (955 Valencia; 415-282-6333), exclusively for women.

Enjoy dinner at 27 Picaro Caf8E (3120 16th St.; 415-431-4089) for authentic food from Spain, including tapas, paella and fried calamari.

After dinner, in addition to clubs such as the 28 Lexington (3464 19th St.; 415-863-2052), check out the women-oriented performance groups and venues: 29 Brava! For Women in the Arts (2789 24th St.; 415-647-2822) presents world premieres of plays by women of color and lesbians.

Purple Moon Dance Project (415-552-1105) has an annual home season in the Bay Area and performs original works that integrate non-Western with Western styles.

Women's Building Mural

Red Dora's Bearded Lady
Women's Cafe