San Francisco Cheap Car Rentals and The Mission

When you think of the Mission District in San Francisco chances are you picture tons of shopping and fantastic restaurants. But in reality, the Mission District is much, much more! Home to the Mission San Francisco de Asis (also known as the Mission Dolores), the Mission District is actually the center of a vibrant historical story, dating back to 1776 and the age of religious emancipation. Mission Dolores is the only remaining Mission Chapel in the chain of 21 established under Father Serra, and is currently the oldest building in San Francisco. Built the same week the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, the Mission Dolores now includes a small museum containing numerous religious artifacts as well as historical stories of Mission life. This quaint little building, located at the corner of Dolores and 16th Streets, is an important part of the citys heritage providing San Francisco cheap car rental travelers with a chance to travel back in time and experience what life was like in the original Mission District. Hundreds of thousands of tourists have visited this city landmark, so dont miss your chance to stop in and learn more about exciting attraction during your upcoming San Francisco cheap car rental trip.

The Mission Dolores has also been an important part of the San Francisco community, providing local residents and San Francisco cheap car rental travelers with an oasis of religious understanding. Open daily from 8:00am to 12:00pm as well as 1:00pm to 4:00pm, the Mission Dolores proudly features a variety of religious and cultural activities perfect for San Francisco cheap car rental travelers of all ages. Religious services are currently held inside the Mission San Francisco De Asis and Mission Dolores Basilica on:

Saturday Evenings at 5:00pm in the Old Mission Chapel Vigil
Sunday Mornings at 8:00am and 10:00am in the Basilica (a special Spanish service is also held at 12:00pm
Daily at 7:30am in the Old Mission Church and at 9:00am in the Basilica
Holy Days at 7:30am in the Old Mission, 9:00am and 7:00pm in the Basilica (Bilingual Mass)
Holy Hour Fridays at 6:00pm in the Old Mission
Weekdays before 9:00am in the Liturgy of the Basilica (Rosary sessions)

Time seems to stand still inside the Mission Dolores, as its interior differs little from its original appearance. Decorated with redwood ceilings and beams created by 18th century Indian workers, The Mission Dolores is an interesting example of early architecture and design. Left amazingly unscathed by the 1906 earthquake, Mission Dolores continues to attract thousands of visitors every year. If youre interested in taking a tour of this historical landmark during your upcoming Super Cheap San Francisco cheap car rental vacation, please feel free to the Missions curator, Brother Guire Clearly, S.S.F by calling 415-621-8203. Docent Tours are available for groups of 10 or more, and should be reserved at least four to six weeks in advance.

The Mission Cemetery and Garden

If youre planning on visiting the Mission Dolores during your upcoming San Francisco cheap car rental vacation, remember to slip out back and enjoy a stroll through the compounds beautiful cemetery and garden space. Home to a variety of traditional 18th century plants, as well as a gifted Golden Gate Rose Society rose garden. Tended by volunteer members of the Mission every week, the Mission Cemetery and Garden are two wonderful examples of Ohlone Indian ethno-botany and Native American horticulture. Notable San Franciscans buried within the Cemetery include some 5,000 Oholone and Miwok peoples, the first Mexican Governor, Luis Antonio Arguello, the First Commandant of the Presidio, Lieutenant Morga, as well as victims of the Committee of Vigilance, Cora Casey and Sullivan. Dates in the Cemetery range from 1830 to 1898.