There’s a lot to be said about the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco because there's always something going on. A visit to the Mission is always a worthwhile one. Here are some suggestions on making the most out of your first visit.

San Francisco offers much more than just a vibrant bar club scene. The City by the Bay has unique activities lurking in every inch of its seven square miles every day of the week, so grab your friends and head out to these fabulous alternatives to cruising the bars–so you can cruise outside of bars!

Here are five of our favorite places to have a picnic, plus nearby spots where you can get sandwiches, fresh fruit and other fixins.