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Very beautiful place in downtown San Francisco, especially in Christmas season

Beautiful place for photos, definitely a good turitic place to visit in San Francisco, many stores and restaurants near by. Don't miss the chance to walk the cable car.

If is to shop or only take a walk, this place is really nice!

Such a WOW place this is & whenever one travel from one part of the world to another, every street seems a paradise, as there's so very much too see and process per second. Truly a darling place, with all options of entertainment, relaxation, shopping plazas at affordable price also and many more

Best place for shopping in SF. Many many many great shops including luxury brands. I love this place.

The heart of San Francisco.
I visited Union SQ in winter time before holidays. The ice rink and holiday tree gave me a feeling of holidays even though it was warm weather.

So many things happening in the area at once, it is truly an experience you don't find many places. From the stores, to the options for food, to watching huge cranes moving and building sky scrapers, to the awesome yearly ice rink - it is a place that if one has the opportunity to visit, then take advantage of it!

While normally this is a great spot for shopping and people watching, there is a massive construction taken place right now. As such, it is no longer walkable or enjoyable. Dec 2016.

A visit to the historic site will tell you how fast we can grow from nothing if you have good leaders among.

Union Square in San Francisco compares to The Rockafeller Center in NY. It has a skating rink, restaurant and shopping but it is only a few blocks. After that it's just a town. The cable car runs thru there and buses. Very crowded when I went. I went on Xmas day. Very nicely decorated with lots of lights and a huge xmas tree. Food vendors selling sausage, hot dogs and churros. Stores like Tiffany's , Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Apple, Saks Fifth Ave and more. Lots of places to eat. The cheesecake Factory is in the Macy's building. A most Stop for tourist to enjoy nice pictures and good food. @MargaritasandReviews on IG

Good place to rest when you are going for sightseeing

Always a great place to stop by and read a book or get lunch.

A lot of attractions all around the square. Great pics place. Must go!

Beautiful. Tons of stuff. Close.to Bart and bus line.

Nothing to see when there is no events. Just a place to hang out to pass the time.

Is nice to go there and have fun is always something going on like this days you can go skating

San Francisco's Union Square is the best place to walk the hand-rails

Center of San Francisco, full of overpriced shops, billionaires and homeless in the same area. Socially interesting :)

Great shopping square and lively place !! I went there for conference by myself but evening didn t turn out boring at all. Good collection of restaurants too

Yummy clam chowder in a bread bowl from the bakery in Macy's basement! Service was slow but very helpful.

Its a pretty chill square. There is not much shade when the sun is out. But is a nice place to enjoy a coffee and people watch. Not a lot of people there usually.

There's some homeless. When the weather gets warmer there's weekly events

Definitely a great place for just hanging out and meeting people.

Great outdoor seating! Lot's of events on most weekends! A must see for any out of town visitors :)

Great place especially during Christmas time! When I visited last they took down the hearts of SF. I'm guessing it might be part of the renovation in the space

It's a nice place to wait for someone. That's about it. There's a bike rental next to square so that's a plus... And they have free WiFi

That day was awesome sight seeing and spent time with my wife

It is a beautiful business square with corporate offices and shopping malls/ centers. Very neat place with well managed traffic plan. It is very nice to see the cycles, cars, buses, electric buses and trams plying on the same road. A must visit place when in Sanfrancisco.

Definitely a great place to visit while in San Francisco. Excellent venue for spending an afternoon or even late evening stroll around. Picturesque!

Great for shopping!! Not so great for food but there is some nice spots for breakfast. Definitely check out the area if you're in San Francisco.

My wife and I had really enjoyed this place. It is very memorable from the time we have lived in the Bay area. We loved coming to visit here during the holidays and during regular days to do sight seeing. We have really explored this place and know the beauty and also the dirtiest place. The place offer an underground parking but it can get expensive the longer you stay. The traffic can be outrageous when rush hour begins especially on the weekends when the tourist are in town.

Tons to do. Lots of hotels and people of all different walks of life. Love the hussle and bussle of this area. Clean and lots of different things to do.

Dinner and drinks at johnny foleys irish pub. Excellent food excellent service. AAAA++++++

The tree was beautiful. Not a lot to see other than that.

Always a popular destination in SF.. great restaurants near by. The ice skating rink is open now through the holidays.

Extreme wealth and extreme poverty in the same place

This small courtyard is surrounded by many shopping centers. Its architecture looks classic but modern. Its decoration will make you feel comfy. It is a good place to meet people or sip a cup of coffee and enjoy its beauty.

It was under construction but a great shopping experience

Love this area. Every time we visit, I make sure we stay nearby. I especially love the number of homeless people, which are everywhere. I have had many a nice deep conversation with them, and a lot of them are there by choice: they are artists, deep thinkers, philosophers. I find it great that the City accommodates them in every way it can, and cleans up after them every morning. I wish more places like this existed in our big cities. In short- a must for every San Francisco tourist.

Beautiful place to visit especially during the night.

Dressed up for the holiday. There have to be better sites for the holidays in SFO.

Well stocked shops displaying high quality of goods.

A great place to visit at the heart of San Francisco.

This is the most vibrant part of the city. Lots of fun things to do within walking distance such as Chinatown.

Must see for tourists, great shopping, always under construction so be prepared for that.

My favorite place in the city. Well maintained by the park ranger. Clean Safe and great place for Art, music and shopping.

A lovely Christmas tree and beautiful ice skating space ...a good place to bring kids

This is the perfect area to stay when visiting the Bay Area...

Its a town square. Bring your own magic to make it special. Ice skating, giant xmas tree, and Macys are all awaiting your selfie.

Usually very busy, but a great place to walk to and around, if you get a chance. Lots to do here

It's a must see because you have to see San Francisco like it is. You get to see the heart of San Francisco, and the reality part is that there's always some kind of construction going on. Reality tours for the win!

THE open plaza is an example of amazing foresight. I walk through their everyday and its really an oasis. Cant wait till construction is finished though.
Although policed fairly well DO NOT let backpacks etc. out of yout sight.
Now if they could do something about that nuisance of a bus ride company...

Union Square is a historical and pretty park highlighted on the Barbary Coast Trail self-guided walking tour. Guide books are available at the Tourist Information Center in the very sketchy Bart - Powell Street Station about where the trail begins. There are some neat details: the Maiden Lane off the East side of the park was a home to prostitutes; The woman on the Dewey Monument is a cute rags-to-riches story; there's a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; and the lobby of the Westin St. Francis Hotel is worth wandering into. There's a public restroom and a great coffee shop right in the square.

Good place for a walk. Car is a liability there. Perfect for people watching. Walking distance from China Town

What more can be said about Union Square in SF? This area hosts loads of events, an ice skating rink during winter, and picture-worthy parts everywhere! The hearts at each corner are especially popular for your tourist pictures.

Recently, the square has been surrounded by construction, so driving around the area is a nightmare. The parking lot is still open though, if you're willing to tough it out through the traffic.

Always under construction around the square. Been like this past 2 years I have visited. Wouldn't go out of your way to visit. Not a pleasant place to be hanging out.

Great area to walk around with Christmas decorations and festives stores. Check out William Sonoma, Gump's pop up at 150 Post, and the kitties and puppies in the Macy's windows at the corner of Stockton and O'Farrell. Then go for a drink at John's Grill. Come back to the St. Francis Hotel for champagne pop up and check out the gingerbread and sugar houses and the old clock. Merry Christmas!

Great Place to Hangout, always live with locals and Tourist in heart of San Francisco downtown filled with shops and resturants.

Union Square was originally a tall sand dune, and the square was later set aside to be made into a public park in 1850. Union Square got its name from the pro-Union rallies held there on the eve of the Civil War. The monument itself is also a tribute to the sailors of the United States Navy.

Union Square was built and dedicated by San Francisco's first American mayor John Geary in 1850 and is so named for the pro-Union rallies by Thomas Starr King that happened there before and during the United States Civil War.[4] Since then the plaza has undergone many notable changes, one of the most significant happening in 1903 with the dedication of a 97 ft (30 m) tall monument to Admiral George Dewey's victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.

Beautiful place and a great hang out place. Parking is under the Union square. Don't make as the apple flag ship store

It was a really incredible experience! Great place for shopping. The Westin St. Francis hotel has amazing history

Worst place.. generally San Francisco has become so dirty

Still under construction. Will he nice when renovations are completed.

Pretty nice they are still setting up. Ice skating is $18 for adults and $12 for kids

It's beautiful but can definitely use more maintenance

Incredible place! Ventured out late at night - very safe. We were lucky to be there right before Christmas to see all the holiday decorations. It was fun to watch the skaters and listen to the DJ. Lots of people around having a wonderful time. It was spectacular.

Nice place in the middle of a buzzing city, plenty of seating and a cafe.

With the presence of many haute couture houses, high end fashion outlets, jewelry shops and department stores, Union Square is a popular tourist destination. From Macy's, to Neiman Marcus, Nike, Zara, you will recognize a few brands. It is a busy spot for boarding and disembarking from tour buses. The square itself is a really cool place to chill and take in the scene.

Its always pretty magical here. I was walking here on my way to Grace Cathedral.
really like the way it shines , regardless of the weather.

Union Square is a large district of San Fransisco but only takes up about 1 block. This is where all the high end shopping is, and lots of world renown designers are. Great places to eat within a few blocks and only about 2-3 blocks from China Town. You can also hop on San Fransisco's famous trolley line from here. Definitely a must see if you are in San Fransisco.

Great shopping area but the area is packed with homeless. Normally I wouldn't comment on that but I had a near attack while I was waiting to walk across an intersection and it scared me. As a female I would not walk around here at night alone. otherwise the shopping options are great.

Landmark landmark landmark. This is San franciscos version of Rockefeller center of New York. It's not as grand, doesn't have as much history, but still nice nonetheless. Apple, Macy's, and LV are the prime estate stores

This is a nice part of the city with good views and a lot of space in the square to relax and move about, the shops are all around you and they are good shops, nice food places also everything that you would expect for being in a city centre.. only problem is their is plenty of homeless begging and hassling you

Fantastic plaza in the heart of SF. Get some coffee and bagels at the cafe right on the far side of the plaza

Shopping mecca, great varieties especially if money is no object