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Union Square

Pedestrian Plaza and Plaza
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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    Michelle A.
    "Ice skating , cold weather, Christmas decors... Perfect!"(14 Tips)
    Jose P.
    "Great spot for people watching"(12 Tips)
    Valentine's Day Movie
    "Try to get a spot on the outside of the car for the best views."(13 Tips)
    Sokenbicha Tea
    "nice relaxing outdoor cafe with free WiFi"(5 Tips)
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  • Karl Stephen F.heart icon on user image
    Karl Stephen FloresJanuary 15, 2015
    Four Hearts in all corners of union square.
  • Sharon D.heart icon on user image
    Sharon DorricottJanuary 5, 2016
    Bustling square surrounded by high end shops
  • Lori K.
    Lori KoberApril 24, 2012
    Experience the music in the square concert series on Wednesdays and Saturdays
  • Charles T.
    Charles TabangcoraMay 23, 2011
    Definitely 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.
  • Jello L.
    Jello LeeApril 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Salsa (dancing) in the Square happens in d Spring/Summer once a month April-Sept. Come check it out!
  • Lucca T.
    Lucca TorresAugust 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice warm day here in San Francisco !
  • D
    DApril 12, 2015
    Beautiful day in San Francisco.
  • Manu V.heart icon on user image
    Manu VethOctober 12, 2017
    Try the cafe on the square.
  • Eduardo G.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo GJanuary 7, 2016
    Beautiful place!
  • Sarah A.
    Sarah AndayaDecember 20, 2014
    Great place for high end shopping!
  • Brant F.
    Brant FisherMarch 29, 2012
    Check out the largest 4 story Williams & Sonoma Store. Largest in the U.S.
  • Pietro R.
    Pietro RampazzoJanuary 4, 2016
    Nice place with #SFO free WiFi!!!
  • Dianne Michelle C.heart icon on user image
    Great premium stores! Enjoy your shopping!
  • San Francisco SAFE
    San Francisco SAFEAugust 31, 2011
    When shopping stay aware of your surroundings. Don't leave anything in your car, and avoid using cell phones on the street.
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerMay 26, 2015
    Make sure you bring your credit card ;)
  • Reema🧸heart icon on user image
    Reema🧸November 30, 2014
    Love ❤️❤️❤️
  • Steve B.
    Steve BeckleyDecember 25, 2014
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
  • Aidin A.
    Aidin AmeriJanuary 12, 2019
    The day after wedding!
  • Jared Z.
    Jared ZimmermanNovember 6, 2012
    Surrounded by stores this and the nearby mall is the hub of shopping for SF
  • Russ C.
    Russ CMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great location for meet ups in the city for locals and international friends
  • MAC M.heart icon on user image
    MAC McClendonApril 20, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    LIDZ good place to buy new and OL SKOOL hats !!!
  • Kevin W.
    Kevin WhiteSeptember 7, 2011
    Im going to rip the heart out amd throw it into the bay so it gets eaten by the seals
  • lynn f.
    lynn friedmanAugust 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sutter stockton & Ofarell garages cheaper than union square garage
  • Ergin E.heart icon on user image
    Ergin EroğluAugust 25, 2015
    Just sit and relax
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GanskyAugust 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Look for the hearts & posse for a photo, one on each corner of the square. :-)
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda CarpenterDecember 30, 2009
    Stand 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
  • Jamal H.heart icon on user image
    Jamal HallOctober 3, 2018
    🅿️🔴⚕️ℹ️✝️❕\/🌫️ ✌️❗🅱️3️⃣z
  • Robert B.
    Robert BelnapMay 17, 2012
    Cool place to hang ... when the weather is cooperating.
  • Takuma K.heart icon on user image
    Takuma KMay 28, 2019
    A place of relaxation for everyone.
  • Gigiheart icon on user image
    GigiDecember 27, 2014
    Ice skating 😍 and a huge Christmas tree 🎄
  • Charlotte A.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 10, 2015
    The center of shopping in SF
  • Ron C.
    Ron CallMay 4, 2014
    Macy's 25% off regular, sale, abd clearance items through May 5th. Just sayin'!
  • Joseph M.
    Joseph MoralesJanuary 21, 2016
    National geographic beautiful and cool place away
  • Shawne F.
    Shawne FieldingFebruary 6, 2013
    Plenty to do here ! You can buy, eat and see anything...
  • Reserve123.com
    Reserve123.comSeptember 10, 2011
    Grab lunch to go and sit/eat in the park while enjoying the sunshine.
  • Sonja H.heart icon on user image
    Sonja HaakeOctober 13, 2013
    Tourist place....but great to meet friends and enjoy the weather....
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandSeptember 23, 2014
    Great shopping place... :)
  • Zack T.heart icon on user image
    Zack ThompsonApril 19, 2016
    Gets crowded around noon.
  • Yosun C.
    Yosun ChangApril 5, 2014
    #PokeBall marks the spot!!!
  • Lorena G.
    Lorena GodoyJanuary 7, 2014
    Nice place!!! Love The Christmas decoration
  • Ally M.heart icon on user image
    Ally MSeptember 12, 2015
    Beautiful place to be in SF.
  • Alaa A.
    Alaa AlhazmiMarch 25, 2015
    Perfect place for a cup of coffee ☕️
  • Ellen M.heart icon on user image
    Ellen McGrodyDecember 15, 2015
    I'm very much looking forward to an end to all the construction here
  • Patrick C.
    Patrick ConsortiJanuary 20, 2013
    New British fashion shoes Kurt Geiger. A different look finally. Men & women.
  • Chris R.
    Chris RiveraJuly 17, 2013
    Bring a jacket and a sense of adventure!
  • Buttercup D.
    Buttercup DJuly 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tourists--check out the different "SF Hearts" art in the park to take pictures of/with.
  • Andrew J.
    Andrew JabantoDecember 31, 2012
    Stunning as always :)
  • David S.
    David SimoniOctober 19, 2010
    For a good sandwich nearby, try the Presidio at the Neiman Marcus Fresh Market just East of Macy's.
  • Wally N.heart icon on user image
    Wally NMay 1, 2018
    Early 90s urbanism that isn’t aging well.
  • cansu u.heart icon on user image
    cansu ugurluNovember 13, 2015
    Good for shopping
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