Union Square

$· InexpensiveOpen now · until 10:00 PM

San Francisco's vibrant downtown destination for shopping, dining, and cultural events.

Union Square
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Union Square is a historic public plaza and vibrant commercial district located in downtown San Francisco. Surrounded by high-end shopping, theater venues, hotels, and restaurants, it serves as a major hub for city visitors. Guests can stroll around the central square, view the prominent Dewey Monument, or enjoy seasonal events throughout the year.

Quick tip: Arrive via the Powell Street cable car or BART to avoid expensive downtown garage parking.

Expert notes

  • Union Square contains many historical monuments and a built-in stage for live entertainment. Parking is available right underneath the square. Winter season brings a seasonal ice skating rink at Union Square. Maiden Lane is the most famous shopping street houses retailers such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs. It is a pedestrian-only street from 11am-6pm with fantastic cafes and small restaurants. Union Square hosts additional events, check out https://www.visitunionsquaresf.com/play/events for current events. Most of the tours offered in the city such as Cocktail Tours, Haunted Tours, Free SF City Guides tours, Hop on Hop off Bus Tours, Movie sight tours, and double-decker night tours either start from Union Square or go through this place. Visitors can purchase tickets.

Features

  • Art Gallery
  • Exhibitions
  • Family Fun
  • Famous
  • Free Entry
  • Nightlife
  • People Watching
  • Relaxing
  • Romantic
  • Segway Tour
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Various Food Options
  • Walking Around
  • Wheelchair Accessible

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