6 places to visit in Presidio Heights and Laurel Heights, S.F.
6 places to visit in Presidio Heights and Laurel Heights, S.F.
[...] the area is also family-oriented, with stores and markets where young mothers with their babies and toddlers in strollers shop for practical, everyday items.
Here you’ll find lighting such as Victorian single sconces or Art Nouveau chandeliers, plus bronze sculptures and antique furniture.
Chuck Morgenstern opened his shop in 1974 and focuses on authentic lighting and bronze sculptures from the 1870s to the 1930s.
Here, Meriwether McGettigan and her daughter Fay find distinctive estate pieces — including those dating from the Edwardian era to the Art Deco period — and contemporary designs.
S.F. Fire Department Fire Museum
Children and adults enjoy visiting this museum with its collection of antique fire engines, historical artifacts and memorabilia.
The S.F. Fire Department Historical Society operates the museum.
Latin music in the background gives Artesano a festive vibe.
From the Latin American-inspired comfort food menu, chipotle chicken vegetable soup served with plantain chips, and stewed chicken guisado, sofrito black beans and Brazilian rice prove a warm antidote for a chilly night.
[...] Books Inc., it continues to thrive as a locally owned bookstore with 11 locations.
The day of love isn’t far away, so start getting ready for it here with greeting cards from sweet to romantic.
There’s also a Niquea D. display of vintage-inspired necklaces and pink grapefruit soy votive candles inside brightly colored glass holders.
Tight free parking in the lot behind the center for customers while they shop.
From the Embarcadero BART Station, walk to Drumm and Clay streets and take the Muni 1-California bus toward the Richmond District.
The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco’s Arts & Ideas season is in full swing, with forthcoming events including Marky Ramone (Saturday, Jan. 24), Circus Bella (Sunday, Jan. 25), Lesley Stahl (Monday, Jan. 26) and the Groundlings Children’s Show (Jan. 31).