Now: Laurel Heights feels like the antithesis of grittier San Francisco Neighborhoods, like the Lower Haight or Mission. It maintains a conservative elegance, and seems to lack the clash of cultures and ethnicities that bring vibrancy to other parts of the city. This area, and the congruous Presidio Heights, stand as the stately front door of the Presidio.
Then: The Victorian and Edwardian homes indicate that residences were built here around the same time as those in Pacific Heights.
How To Get There: The 1-California Muni bus line goes directly through Laurel Heights, and the Sacramento Street shops are one block north. Parking is not difficult at all around this area.
Sacramento Street at Presidio Avenue in Laurel Heights
Sidewalk on Sacramento Street in Laurel Heights
Osteria - Italian cuisine at Sacramento Street and Presidio Avenue
Goodbyes Consignment on Sacramento Street in Laurel Heights
Bettina, on Sacramento Street in Laurel Heights
Cafe Luna, on Sacramento Street
Woodchuck Antiques, on Sacramento Street at Locust Street in Laurel Heights
Sonoma Country Store, at Sacramento and Locust
Shops on Sacramento Street in Laurel Heights
Designer Consigner on Sacramento Street
Dolce & Salato on Sacramento Street
Magic Flute Garden Ristorante on Sacramento Street between Locust and Spruce Streets
Cal-Mart, in the Laurel Village shopping center on California Street at Spruce Street
Rigolo, in the Laurel Village shopping center
Chico's, in Laurel Village
Ace Hardware in Laurel Village
Noah's Bagels at the Laurel Village center
Asqew Grill in Laurel Village on California Street
Books Inc., in Laurel Village
Bryan's Deli in Laurel Village on California Street
Beautifull Market and Restaurant in Laurel Village, on California Street at Laurel Street
Bus stop on California Street at Spruce Street, across from the Laurel Village shopping center
Laurel Inn, on Presidio Avenue between California and Sacramento Streets
Ella's Restaurant, serving breakfast and brunch, on Presidio Avenue at California Street
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