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Union Square
Pedestrian Plaza and Plaza
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Ice skating , cold weather, Christmas decors... Perfect!"(14 Tips)
"Great spot for people watching"(12 Tips)
"Try to get a spot on the outside of the car for the best views."(13 Tips)
"nice relaxing outdoor cafe with free WiFi"(5 Tips)
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Wilson Favre-DelerueJuly 24, 2016The paradox of high-end shops and throngs of homeless. Welcome to downtown SF!
Keith BarrowsSeptember 25, 2014They only put on ice skating during winter time right around Christmas time.
Ah yes Union Square during the holidays is like the epitome of festive spirit- perfect hangout place w some hot cocoa- Lars PetersenMay 13, 2013What a nice place to be when it's sunny! Shopping everywhere you look, and if you're tired you can relax in the sun.
Ben HutSeptember 30, 2015So much fun! The street is Alive! NOT boring! So many things going on. But... Keep an eye of the chiefs!
Love the Bucket Size cups of coffee here. Be prepared for a serious caffeine fix if you partake of a cappuccino!
Steph HundermarkJune 21, 2015Union square is a good place to start exploring San Fran, and learn public transportation system
City WalksOctober 1, 2011Eric Peterson talks about what it is like to arrive in the city through the Powell BART station and walk to Union Square. He discusses how Union Square is the gateway for the Bay Area. Read more
Amanda CarpenterDecember 30, 2009Stand in the center during a rather touristy Tuesday (the Tuesday before or after Christmas for example) at exactly noon and watch the tourists panic over the noon siren
Great people watching at this iconic popular tourist spot.
Eleanor RigbyJuly 10, 2017If you go shopping this would be a perfect place, but unfortunately is full of homeless, pasa by and don't look at them
Current construction going on around the park so traffic will be slightly heavy.- rolling zombieJuly 9, 2014Zombie Walk. October 25, 2014. Charity Canned Food Collection location. (Delores Park is other and the end point of walk)
Lisanne MeerkerkDecember 10, 2013Nice place to do some shopping at Macy's, Nike and Victoria's Secret!
Tracy WilliamsMay 3, 2012Funny place to hang out and have coffee. The flash mobs are especially cool.
Robert GaalAugust 17, 2011Free Wifi! (well, sometimes, when it's working, and the reception's good, and you're not being run over by pigeons)
Use this little urban oasis for your 20 minutes of respite before you head out for the shopping wars
It's great for people watching, especially during the holidays. Lots of tourists.
Existential silliness! Nespresso Tent event at the Square.
Naomi ChungDecember 29, 2014Today, then had the Standford band and cheerleaders here. It was a nice sight to see... :)
- Matt EgenNovember 14, 2010The monument in the center of the square is in honor of the American Navy under Commodore Dewey and the victory over the Spanish fleet in Manilla, April 24th, 1898
Sabina HuqMarch 30, 2013Tons going on in Union Sq this Easter Sunday. Come on and check it out! Weather's gorgeous!
Isa IsaacsMarch 8, 2010an April 24, 2010, 7:50 - 10:10 pm, join Temple of Poi as they host an incredible line up of internationally renowned fire dancing artists from around the globe. Read more
Alexander ArnestDecember 18, 2013Smoke a blunt in the middle of the square and give the tourists a real tatse of life in sf
Eric TownleyApril 27, 2012Jericho Nerf Warfare games meet there on a monthly basis. Check out their meetup, it's an absolute blast.
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Union Square
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
Union Square SF is the heart of San Francisco - a bustling neighborhood surrounding a beautiful urban plaza.
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(415) 781-7880
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Places inside Union Square
- 5.4
"Lattes are great. Quality coffee all the way"
Ed Diaz 
"Designed by Timothy Pflueger and opened in 1943, this was the world's first underground parking garage."
Jason Moy- 6.8
"Recently opened for the winter season... even if you can't skate, it's a perfect place for people watching."
Kenneth Cole Productions
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- 8.6
"Definitely an interesting street. Beautiful scenery and a great spot for taking a photo"
Varoujan Panosyan - 7.1
"Good for letting the children roam or hanging out and enjoying a cup of joe. Farmers market on Saturday mornings."
Damian Bayona - 7.5
"Some spots smell terrible & lots of guys smoking pot, but still, very nice ↗️"
Daniel G
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- 7.0
"The associate team members here are actually very nice and friendly. The layout and organization of the store looks very neat. If you are nearby and in the purchase new clothes, this is it."
Bennett W Wong - 8.1
"Highly recommend the Vietnamese tacos & the crispy corn fritters!"
Starr Violet - 8.1
"Very helpful Geniuses. A great view above the staircase."
Justin Sullivan
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