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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