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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)
"Amazing views while you wait."(13 Tips)
"nice relaxing outdoor cafe with free WiFi"(5 Tips)
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Caitie SmithOctober 18, 2014Avoid the Square during the Nike Women's Marathon. You can not move BC it's so packed
Gulia Ismailova-AdamsSeptember 22, 2012Enjoy your lunch on the lawn while people watching and soaking up the sun!!!!!
Suddenly SophiaJune 22, 2011Feed some birds, have a great conversation, sip some coffee or wine, and take pictures of people.
Free wifi what else do u want.. Must be at the center of the square to get a good strong signal.
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
Basy HaOctober 7, 2014Okeish. Construction work made it look bad. Not the best city center I've been to.
KaRiM OnTheGoAugust 17, 2010Please pick up after yourself...Christmas tree lighting and a hot cup of cocoa is a must!!!
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.
Other than the panhandlers, its a great place to just take it in
Amy BNovember 10, 2015For tourists it's ideal. For locals avoid like the plague. Too many people. All the same shops as any mall.
Marina MarescaApril 26, 2012Give a hug to the silver monkey man playing classical guitar, aka my friend Marzipan
Sabotage BeatsFebruary 11, 2012If you smoke weed in the park you will be asked to leave by security. Lol.
A great place to watch people. Watch out for the bums though.
for a relaxing time, call on union square time! go to gold dust and get a mimosa while your at it!
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.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–7:00 PM
(415) 781-7880
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
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Places inside Union Square
- 5.4
"Great spot to stop & chill after a day of running around. The coffee twist pastry was good too."
Mike Lee 
"Designed by Timothy Pflueger and opened in 1943, this was the world's first underground parking garage."
Jason Moy- 7.0
"Recently opened for the winter season... even if you can't skate, it's a perfect place for people watching."
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Emin G. - 8.6
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