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Union Square
Pedestrian Plaza and Plaza
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
The folks at The Corcoran Group and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Agu EstradaApril 20, 2018cherry blossoms! if you're sensitive to marijuana smoke, you may want to avoid staying too long in this area.
Kawashima ShinjiNovember 8, 2014Ice skating link going to be there during winter, big Christmas tree too.
Harry EdwardsFebruary 28, 2015Lefty o'douls ,great beers on tap...:) wonderful sandwich 9_10.00 but good
Be sure for a big crowd at not just the center, but at the big heart.
Lisanne MeerkerkDecember 10, 2013Nice place to do some shopping at Macy's, Nike and Victoria's Secret!
Tourist trap and tons of shopping. Worth a look if you're an out of towner.
Hala AbuZiedNovember 17, 2015I loved the atmosphere but i didn't like the homeless ... Sometimes they get rough
Tobi UnwetterSeptember 5, 2014Parking prices are reasonable and you can use the bathrooms with your parking ticket.
Alexander ArnestDecember 18, 2013Smoke a blunt in the middle of the square and give the tourists a real tatse of life in sf- Jamie AFebruary 1, 2015not too many kid (younger than 3 yrs) friendly attractions in the area when it's not the holidays
Naohiro TsujiJune 16, 2013At the corner of Neiman Marcus, Geary- O'Farell, you can get the guest wifi named nmguest.
Great people watching at this iconic popular tourist spot.
Love the Bucket Size cups of coffee here. Be prepared for a serious caffeine fix if you partake of a cappuccino!
Existential silliness! Nespresso Tent event at the Square.
- Current construction going on around the park so traffic will be slightly heavy.
Contrustion still on going. Hope it will end next time visit.
Use this little urban oasis for your 20 minutes of respite before you head out for the shopping wars
- Naomi ChungDecember 29, 2014Today, then had the Standford band and cheerleaders here. It was a nice sight to see... :)
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)
- Keith BarrowsSeptember 25, 2014They only put on ice skating during winter time right around Christmas time.
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
Sabina HuqMarch 30, 2013Tons going on in Union Sq this Easter Sunday. Come on and check it out! Weather's gorgeous!
- 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
Tracy WilliamsMay 3, 2012Funny place to hang out and have coffee. The flash mobs are especially cool.
Lori KoberApril 24, 2012Stop by the SFMTA booth & get a MUNI day pass to ride the cable cars all day
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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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- 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- 6.9
"Recently opened for the winter season... even if you can't skate, it's a perfect place for people watching."
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"Start at the Ferry Building farmers market, grab a burger at Gott’s Roadside, and eat by the water. Then stop by the Exploratorium’s new location for some wow and wonder."
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