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Union Square
Pedestrian Plaza and Plaza
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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"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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Suddenly SophiaJune 22, 2011Feed some birds, have a great conversation, sip some coffee or wine, and take pictures of people.
Charles TabangcoraMay 23, 2011Definitely use this as a reference point to meet up with others. Prepare to do some serious damage at many of the near by high end shops.
Naohiro TsujiJune 16, 2013At the corner of Neiman Marcus, Geary- O'Farell, you can get the guest wifi named nmguest.
- Jared ZimmermanNovember 6, 2012Surrounded by stores this and the nearby mall is the hub of shopping for SF
Gulia Ismailova-AdamsSeptember 22, 2012Enjoy your lunch on the lawn while people watching and soaking up the sun!!!!!- Look for the hearts & posse for a photo, one on each corner of the square. :-)
San Francisco SAFEAugust 31, 2011When shopping stay aware of your surroundings. Don't leave anything in your car, and avoid using cell phones on the street.
The Times Square of SF. I'd tell you to avoid it at all costs, but you're not going to, so might as well check it off your list.
Patrick ConsortiJanuary 20, 2013New British fashion shoes Kurt Geiger. A different look finally. Men & women.
Tourists--check out the different "SF Hearts" art in the park to take pictures of/with.
Salsa (dancing) in the Square happens in d Spring/Summer once a month April-Sept. Come check it out!
Amy BNovember 10, 2015For tourists it's ideal. For locals avoid like the plague. Too many people. All the same shops as any mall.
Brant FisherMarch 29, 2012Check out the largest 4 story Williams & Sonoma Store. Largest in the U.S.
David SimoniOctober 19, 2010For a good sandwich nearby, try the Presidio at the Neiman Marcus Fresh Market just East of Macy's.- Sutter stockton & Ofarell garages cheaper than union square garage
Great location for meet ups in the city for locals and international friends
Lori KoberApril 24, 2012Stop by the SFMTA booth & get a MUNI day pass to ride the cable cars all day- Lori KoberApril 24, 2012Experience the music in the square concert series on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Other than the panhandlers, its a great place to just take it in
brooks grigsonMarch 25, 2010If you want to do the double-decker tour bus be sure to negotiate the price. Especially if the bus is nearly empty they can come down quite a bit.
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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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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."
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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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