Union Square

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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    visitunionsquaresf.com

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    Pedestrian Plaza

Address

333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St) San Francisco , CA 94108 United States

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Wi-Fi Free

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Joseph Yamsanoodle

From Christmas season . Exciting atmosphere, appealing architecture and an essence of curiosity lingers all around. You might find more than you are looking for.

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Grab the next cable car straight for Westfield San Francisco Centre to celebrate 75 years of this city ! Corazon Under the Dome is our new free animated 3D light spectacular you have to see to believe.

The Corcoran Group

An inviting oasis that is a perfect spot for a picnic , people watching , a leisurely stroll or to take work outdoors as there’s free Wi-Fi here.

Taylor Lee

Find some of the best shops in Union Square - during the week you can find different art showings, and celebrations unique to San Francisco, perfect for a lunchtime stroll.

Mike Campton

Grab some lunch , take a seat on one of the benches in the square and just enjoy watching the throngs of tourists walking around. Make sure you arrive/leave by cable car .

Meshari

I loved this place, reminds me of London streets to some extent.. Good for shoppers..but make sure u know the locations of the stores that you're looking for.

Murat

Great park/sq for a rest while walking around. Surrounded by chic , designer and famous shops. City tour buses stop here. Great for people watching , especially in good weather.

Sarah Liz

Walk around and see 4 of the Hearts of SF. They're on each corner or Union Sq. 131 in SF, find them all.

NJD ????????

Lori's Diner is a must for a good old fashion American Breakfast . Try the Cable car breakfast on your 1st visit!????☕️ ????????????

Michael Alba

Grab a snack at a nearby eatery and snag a seat on the stairs in the square to people watch , listen to music , check out the paintings , and watch life flow by.

Greg K

Nice place to sit and rest. Leftovers from Christmas : ice skating ring and huge Christmas tree . :)

Mary Ann L.

All high end stores here, parking conveniently under the Square. Hop a trolley at Powell for either Powell-Hyde (ends at Ghiradelli Squ) or Powell-Mason (ends at Bay St, Fisherman's Wharf) lines .

Jason Williams

Tons of shopping, Macy's store is huge (second largest department store in the country , after Macy's in New York). Seems like there is always an art festival . Easy meeting place for travelers.

Dan González

Trees have power outlets near them, so if you need to charge your phone or laptop, you can do it while you seat on the grass.

Filip Lazarevski

There is a Free Walking Tour every day at 10AM starting from the red heart on Union Square! Be sure to go! It's awesome! :)

Nathan

A switch between the 9th and 10th step will open a portal to the Union Square in NYC. But the switch slightly to the right of it will transport you to the Union Square in Denver.

Yoplait

Check out Union Square for great art and shopping and hop on the cable car with your family to get some beautiful and iconic city views .

Inma Serrano

Union Square is meaninfull for me, this is the first place that I visited in SF! and where I like frequently to came back for relax, shopping and restaurants ...

Karen

Beautiful plaza . Lots of shopping in the area. Get your credit cards ready!

Keith Barrows

Night time is very beautiful a lot of history large shops Longview very clean good place to chill .

ᴡ Rosario

Many stores! Crowded but a great place to shop, eat and just look around. Get there in cable car , is fun!

Keith Barrows

I like going there late at night your cup of coffee from Starbucks sit there and chill out for a lil bit as I smoke my left hand cigarettes hehehe

Lana Ventura

Great place with events or art every week end including tango first Sunday of the month!

Sokenbicha Tea

Even though the area got its name from Union Army rallies during the Civil War, it now has a nice relaxing outdoor cafe with free WiFi where you can sip your refreshing Sokenbicha tea and relax.

Nouf - Closed

Never miss the cable car experience????????

Navjot Singh

Awesome place to hangout during the day.. Lovely people and#lovely weather.. Feb 2016 there is a whole Lotta construction going on so nothing much to do

Vincent Pardue

While at Union Square, don't stop in the middle of a crosswalk for any reason. People behind you are trying to cross too. By stopping, you're putting yourself & others in danger of being hit by a car.

Steve Bellamy

It's a surprisingly pleasant place to relax in the city after a day of shopping in all the signature stores around it.

Bre Roz

There is some great shopping in this area, but along with the good comes the crowds. Macy's isn't anything to write home about where I am from, but it sure is nice here!

Sarah Liz

Get in and out and hopefully you know your products, unfortunately the sales people aren't much help or knowledgeable . I wonder if this is a training store.

René LePaul

Lots of fun! Plenty if events going on, oh and lots of shopping nearby as well !!! Great SF starting point!

Fi Vei

SF main square, surrounded by great shops, restaurants and hotels . Don't miss the ice rink these days!

Bennett W Wong

Nice outdoor spot for concerts and a very excellent spot to eat lunch on nice sunny days

Kushal Sanghvi

After the pier one of the most popular address on the city !! #must visit

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Take the next cable car to Westfield San Francisco Centre and celebrate the city ! Corazon Under the Dome is a free 3D light spectacular you have to see to believe, running through July 7, 2013.

Yateema4ever

Loved it here .. It's warm place and good for time out & sitting for awhile & watching everything around you????

Leilani Wand

The hearts always have different designs each time I come here and always so beautiful

Patrice M Foster

Watching people rushing bye... Remind me of New York City crowded . Did not like the Marijuana scent that permeate around me in the people clothes on the elevator , everywhere.

Ben Russo

Have a seat. Watch the world go by. Or get on a bus and see the city .

Tomas Jr Polloso

The best place to shop in San Francisco from luxury goods to discounted stores . Everything is a walk away!

Mary Matlack

Park under the square. It is convenient and fair . They can also accommodate tall vehicles. Use your parking ticket to access the bathrooms on mezzanine. Clean and convenient.

Izabella

Great place to take some pictures and you also have a lot of fancy stores

Christina H

Park at Union Square Garage , eat at 1 of 2 Boudin locations at Macy’s, and visit the actual square!

Lakshman Prasad

Grab a lunch to go from one of the hundreds of good restaurants around and have your lunch here. Thats the best way.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Santa is taking photos inside Macy’s all day, music starts at 6pm, and the actual tree lighting is around 6:40. – Green Guide Editor

Sivi Pillay

Lori's Diner is a must for a good old fashion American Breakfast . Try the Cable car breakfast on your 1st visit!

Philip Tam

Beautiful classic spot in San Francisco. Always worth a stop to be away from the clutter.

Estefanía López Deflory

The Cheesecake factory roof seating gives you amazing views to the square. Be patient to get a table there, though.

Timothy Swarbrick

Everything and sweet Saida who recommends this she's great those are things and places

Ilya Kuznetsov

Music , city views and peace . Can sit there for hours.

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5.4
Café
Emporio Rulli Caffè

Great spot to stop & chill after a day of running around. The coffee twist pastry was good too. - Mike Lee

Parking
Union Square Garage

Designed by Timothy Pflueger and opened in 1943, this was the world's first underground parking garage. - Jason Moy

6.9
Skating Rink
Union Square Ice Skating Rink

Recently opened for the winter season... even if you can't skate, it's a perfect place for people watching. - Kenneth Cole Productions

8.7
Road
Lombard Street

Nice street with a unique shape. Come before noon to get a nice photos as in the afternoon sun will be in front of you. - Majed Alashari

7.1
Pedestrian Street/Plaza
Noe Valley Town Square

Good for letting the children roam or hanging out and enjoying a cup of joe. Farmers market on Saturday mornings. - Damian Bayona

6.7
Plaza
Civic Center Plaza

With two play structures and nice wide open space, this place makes a perfect spot for the morning exercise routine. Nice photography hotspot! - Bennett W Wong

7.2
Outlet Store
Macy's

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

8.4
American
The Cheesecake Factory

The most difficult is to make a choice! Wanna taste everything. Took the citron meringué cheesecake with a vanilla milkshake: delicious! - Alban Gonzalez

8.6
Electronics
Apple Union Square

Fast free WiFi, friendly &helpful staff, a wide range of everything you don't know you need till you touch them. Wonderful! - Simone