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Best place to shop, roam around, take a hop and hop bus and do hopping in Union square explore complete San Francisco .

Beautiful decorations it really put me in the Christmas spirit.

This is a solid central location in the Union Square area to visit for shopping, bus tours, trolley stops and seasonal ice rink or people watching.

It was great San Francisco's always good place to visit.

First time here, reminds me of Dundas Square back home in Toronto! Tons of stuff going on here and around here. There's shipping all around, all kinds of stores lots of high end ones as well! There's a couple of coffee shops right in the square and stuff happening in rhe square ad well like artists painting etc. You can also get tour tickets here for tons of different places around town.

It's an iconic place and one should have been here when in San Francisco. However most of the place was under construction when I visited in October 2018, probably setting up already the ice rink?? And protesters shouting and drumming on the sidewalk put their stamp on the place. People claiming one job should be enough, surrounded by shops like Tiffany's.... Union Square also houses "the hearts" sculptures.

Little hidden park with 2 slides. Bring the cardboard and enjoy the ride. Nothing like these at your local average park. Soo much fun.

Luxury shops, Macy's, Nordstrom, and more. Crowded and don't be surprised by the homeless people on the streets.

I love the see that happy Sasa dancing and listen lots of concert. I can see the difference country flag blows in front of Victoria's secret store gate every morning.

Always very picture perfect at its 4 sides coz of plenty high end shops and restau around. Safe and clean. Though there are constructions at one side.

Very sunny and hot day. Union Square plaza was not too crowded. Plenty of photo opportunities with less photo-bombrers.

When we visited Union Spuare, some homeless men were standing around the park entrance and one of them persistently talked to us he could take our pictures. My husband said 'NO thanks!', but the homeless was very insistent. We decided to leave there shortly.

Place for a good walk and amazing view all around. Take a walk here and have dessert at the Cheesecake factory. A must visit during Christmas.

Great central Square. Too many work around it at the moment

Union Square is a bit of Ritz in an otherwise aging part of the city. Still, it's a must for visitors and tourists, especially if you're on the hunt to shop brow brands.

Lovely place to spend time with family, especially now during Christmas season. I went ice skating with my family and we watched the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Shopping all kinds of different things and people would see great place to visit in San Francisco

The ongoing construction makes the area dirty and difficult to negotiate, especially with the holiday crowds.

The square was under construction at the time, but still absolutely beautiful

It's Union Square ....
Best to just walk through it

Nice place to take lunch or a rest in the middle of downtown San Francisco. Often with some kind of display.

A real urban feel of a shopping center, on the higher end, tho.

Good area to feel like you're in a world class city, especially if you are a shopper, but there are a lot of good restaurants in the area, both known chains and local flavors, at every dining experience level (fast-food/quick-service/table service).

I go to Union Square on virtually on a daily basis. There 2 great coffee shops, there always seems to be some kind of flower in bloom. This is mecca for people watching.

Great memories I've had coming here throughout my life to Union Square. As a San Francisco native I would play here with my friends skating till they started Banning us which was cool understandable. In the winter time an ice skating rink is set up here. Nice place to just come and chill Some Nights my son and I like to walk around here in the evening.

I went to Macy's and all they did was follow me around harassing me and stalking the whole time I was trying to shop

Made up of large department stores, Union Square is a shopper s dream with tonnes of big name brands, outlets and coffee shops. Very busy, with trams and cable cars regularly running through the area. Macys, Bloomingdale s and Nordstrom are possibly the three largest stores. Union Square isn t the best touristy place to visit if you re here to visit San Fransisco, but it is certainly the beating heart of the hustle and bustle of the Downtown area.

Best place ever to shop. Decorated so beautifully for the Holidays.

It's a prominent place to gather especially for tourist and surrounding the square are all the shopping cum eating spots and areas. Key hotels as well. In the winter you have the ice skating ring to provide fun for all!! A must stop visit when in San Francisco. Also a great place to see and observe the famoua trams of SF going up and down the hills.

San Francisco should take care of their most vulnerable citizens. It's unbelievable too see so many people going through the trash cans while so many others drink 5 dollar coffees.

A homeless haven within the heart San Francisco. It must have been nice before the collapse of judgement and adult decision-making in the city. On a clear day, it can still be pleasant to sit and look at the art installations, but don't turn your back or leave your valuables unattended.

my cusyom mountain bike was stolen -- 10 minutes after I parked near Union Square & walkd to Starbucks - you b**** San Francisco

Heart of SFO.... weather always good so u can enjoy anytime of the year

Union square is amazing place in middle of San Francisco downtown. There is lot of shops and malls with some outlets. There is also lots of restaurants to try out from serving cuisines from all over the world. All major attractions are 15-20 mins away from Union square.

Excellent place to just talk with friends and people watch. Lots of stores nearby.

Incredible atmosphere to found at every part of the square, it show the city in all its diversity and glory

Shopping district in downtown San Francisco. High-end stores at every turn. The park attracts tourist and locals. Slightly urban and a pigeon or two will fly close to people. Near BART station and the Powell Street cable car station is down the street. There is an underground parking garage across from Macy's. Nice wine bars flank the square and provide outdoor seating. Great spot for people watching and taking in the cooler San Francisco temperatures in the summer.

Homeless everywhere, very unpleasant to visit. San Francisco has gone downhill.

Ok plaza with stores and loads of homeless screaming

You can find most of the luxury brand here, but you probably can't find your size.

Union Square is really the vibrant, beating and joyous heart of San Francisco. The iconic square has been renovated several times and is looking forward to the addition of the new MUNI Subway station to be completed later this year. As a native San Franciscan, Union Square is where Christmas memories are made. as it has been for with my family. The bustle of shoppers, live music, the high end stores m the puppies and kittens in the holiday window displays. Or, just grab a latte and sit back and people watch....you will see it all in SF, and in particular Union Square.

Great place too check out the rabble.. And people watch..

Everything you want is a short walk away and if you need to go further the public transportation is a great alternative to renting a car. Btw there are many car rental places around so you can plan your trip to rent a vehicle on the days you need to. Parking a car in hotels and public parking will cost you more than the daily rental.

The place was clean, and it is very photogenic. Great place to take pictures

Clean. Decent price. But wish they can give you more time to get out after you pay

Still a bit of a SF urban oasis, if one remembers we're still in pandemic mode.

Great during the day, avoid at all costs on am evening, particularly Tenderloin area

It's nice a public place to sit and relax. You can find the hop on hop off your bus tickets here. Skaters are welcomed here. You can grab a coffee from the small coffee hut at the corner and take breather.

Always under construction but a decent parking spot for visitors.

Lots of homeless and crazy people on this square and pot smokers. Sad.

As a local that was born and raised in SF, gentrification has takin a toll on this place. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, but the homeless and mental illness rooming the streets is insane. This use to be a wonderful tourist attraction. Now it's a haven for basket cases. Extremely disappointed.

I went to visit Macys flagship store in Union Square . As a child, I would visit San Francisco every summer to have fun and shop, especially @Macys. It had been 20 years since my last trip there, far too long. All the exciting, new departments - clothing, shoes, jewelry, perfumes and accessories. I found a pair of wonderful black dress up mules and enjoyed an ice cream in Ben and Jerry's before I got back on the road. I won't wait so long to return.

It could be a really nice place but there is so much construction going on at all times. Hope they will wrap it up soon!

Overall, Union Square seems to be a safe place to enjoy San Francisco in the heat of the action. I particularly enjoy Union Square during the Holidays.

Don't let your guard down in this area-- there are lots of bums and crackheads. Many of them are violent and unpredictable, and all of them are filthy.

San Francisco is my home away from home and Union Square is the ultimate place to relax and watch the world go by!

Just beautiful. Clean streets great stores and restaurants

This has become a Christmas season tradition for me. I love the festive atmosphere and holiday spirit that surrounds Union Square. The tree, the ice skating, the hot teas or cocktails, and the stores with their decorative windows. It's magical.

Great area for shopping and window shopping. Lots of big stores as well as small, high-end boutiques. Plenty of restaurants. Easy and inexpensive parking at the Union Square garage or Sutter-Stockton garage. Great way to spend a day in the City... especially during the holiday season!

Stayed at Elks Lodge #3 good time with good friends

It's a very nice place to hang out talking to people chilling and at certain times to get some peace of mind

I'm giving Union Square 5 stars because there's always something going on here! The big tree around Christmas time, ice skating in the winter, art pieces on display, and a bunch of nice shops nearby! The only downside is that it's super touristy and packed most of the time. I definitely recommend it to everyone! Feel free to check out my IG for more SF photos: @parth.pls

Was nice stop over on the big red bus... Lots of homeless people though

Made up of large department stores, Union Square is a shopper s dream with tonnes of big name brands, outlets and coffee shops. Very busy, with trams and cable cars regularly running through the area. Macys, Bloomingdale s and Nordstrom are possibly the three largest stores.

There's really nothing here until Christmas time? Everything is outside of the square. But the square is just a square. Pretty cool square tho

Very interesting place to visit, I got a nice tour guide.

Beautiful green space in down town San Francisco. Great for people and pigeon watching.

I wanted to enjoy my time here but the homeless population was aggressive enough to make me uncomfortable in my little group of 2. I came back later with a big group and it was fine.

Beautiful at night for the the after thanksgiving/before Christmas special events was beautiful. Food trucks were great. Whole happy vibe was fun. Family safe.