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Nothing much to do here.. just the city center surrounded by stores and people.

The most famous, beautiful and popular square in San Francisco !!

Recommended at day and night ..

Upside of the pandemic is easy parking, fewer people, fast shopping experience.

As a s.f. taxi driver, just at taxi line in front of Westin st. Francis hotel. Best to ask the doorman to call the first taxi in line for you

It's a great location in the heart of downtown SF, but often not well managed. Cleanliness an issue (so much so that serious large rat problem in evening!), and sometimes entire Piazza is bought out by some corporate entity so you can't even walk through. Luckily a couple very nice cafes provide an opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy the space.

Union Square is the Heart of San Francisco. Surrounded by high end retailers and fancy hotels, there is always something happening here. Pillow fights, critical mass, ice skating, public art and more, it's a great place to feel the beat of the city.

Vibrant open space , lots of seating places to just have a nice time.

Busy and not very clean. You can buy the hop on hop off Big Bus tour tickets here too, however be prepared to wait in a queue.

Nice place of interest in the heart of SF. Lots of cool christmas decorations and shops to look at.

It was underwhelming, the 2010s generation of "revolutionary" hipster businesses is now getting demotivated, sloppy, and ask for even more money, too many methheads and drunk campers were bothering us, two blocks from here OD'd people were literally sleeping next to their own excrements. I've been here 10 years ago and it was beautiful. Whatever happened to this city?

The center of the city in many ways. Hotels, shopping, restaurants, theaters and more. Even the cable cars run through it. It's not quite a city park in a traditional sense, but more like a space with no real function other than to gather, to think or to observe others. Fun fact, it's called Union Square because this is where the protest support gathered for the Union in San Francisco during the Civil War. This may be surprised some people

It is verry crowded stores are great sales I went to Macy's my favorite shopping except right now I have to order close online for my size.

Loved it. It was a bit "New Yorkie".. similar atmosphere. Missed the tree lighting by a day, so I think we got a hint of the new Xmas crowd plus leftover thanksgiving family visiting.. busy but pleasant.

The parks and rec team just sincerely doesn't seem to like people. If hey SF Parks, if you're looking for team members who will treat citizens with respect, call me!

A hood historical monument, but the homeless people make it awkward . .

Historical, picturesque, lively, fun, crowded, busy, loud, diverting. Parking below square, nice stores, great restaurants and hotels. Train station under construction and difficult to approach by car. Take public transit. Great for holidays and summer outdoor dancing.

This place is so cool, love the music/bands which plays there while we sit and eat lunch... great atmosphere.

Half the store is currently (early Sept 2018) being remodeled, but it's still a fabulous place to examine a very good variety of goods and to try clothing selections on.

Beautiful at Christmas with the skating rink and Christmas tree.

Great city square! Very upbeat and fun. Lots of stores and restaurants. Very family-friendly. Beautiful skyline.

Great area to shop, IF you got plenty $$$ to spend. Best hotels, Louis Vuitton, Macy's, Tiffany & Co, Cartier, Shreve & Co., Prada, etc. Fine dining. Basically where tourist, business people or event visitors come stay.

Great place to hang out. Enjoy coffee and watch people.

Union Square plays a very significant role in stabilizing San Francisco's lifeline, and does so with quite a beautiful, magical, and often surreal approach. All too often, I have wandered off the beaten path on my evening commute to walk through the square as a reminder as to what really matters in life. Shopping - sure! Countless tourists from everywhere - you can count on it. It reminds me of the kind of cornerstone one might admire in ancient architecture. At the end of a day, albeit tough or perfect, Union Square always adds cheer. Always!

Very interesting. The center of the shopping district. If you like high end shopping, mixed with street performers and real city atmosphere, this is the place. Lots of activity options around this active city square

A central location to group or regroup in San Francisco. The square itself morphs depending on events in the area and your relationship (or lack of) to the events. For me, whenever I go to San Francisco, it always feels like a starting point to orient myself.

Always so much to see, all the shops and great food

In the mid of the city just loved the vibes of the place

It's a good shopping place that walking distance next to Chinatown.

Unrivaled experience, best plaza in the country especially at Christmas for the spirit ,shopping, stores and great fun!

It is really pretty but there is nothing so special about the actual squar in the middle when is not christmas. I think the best part is the Macys building and all the the other things it has inside. My favortie is the cheesecake factory at the top/roof of the building and has great view(and food) .

Quite busy, as you'd expect. There was an art exhibition on when we went so it was good to look around.
Quite interesting to read the history of the statue in the centre!!

right in the middle of the hustle bustle of san francisco is UNION SQUARE an iconic tourist attraction that hosts some of the nice places to take photos and rest between shopping sprees. Unfortunately there is constant construction in this area and that can be such a pain when youre really trying to squeeze in the nicest prettiest photo ops that you can get. of course once the construction is gone the square will be BETTER THAN EVER!

A popular shopping mecca, as well as a sunny square for people watching and a break from the shopping. St. Francis Hotel located in the district. It is a heavily traffic area, pedestrian and auto. Underground parking available Validated parking when shopping at Macy's. Also there is major construction underway. The City is extending it's underground rail system.

Live music and always something going on great place to sit and have lunch

The iconic square if San Francisco. Teeming with eateries and shops. The Macy,s located there is one of the biggest. Ideal place to spend up to 4 to 5 hours.

Lots of shopping. Beautiful architecture. Jump on a cable car and head all over Frisco. Great place to begin any day.

It makes you feel like a diamond. A star an enchanted magic kingdom with however you would like it to be . A place of magical beauty on every sides of chosen self. Otherwise its also comforting zone for me to share

Definitely somewhere to see when in San Francisco but there isn't much to do here. On weekends there are often community events like art shows etc. But other than the statue and some coffee shops it's just a big concrete slab in the city.
Many of the tour buses drop off here so expect to get hassled by tour guides.

Amazing square. During the night you can ear some concerts.

Lots of high end shopping, including Macy's, Vera Wang, and many many high end boutiques. Not really for average people's budgets, but at least you can window shop I suppose. Next to the Powell St cable car stop too. But close to infamous Tenderloin district, so be careful!

Come take down and take a break on a seat or step lining the square. People watch for a while and let the day wash over you. Sometimes there are events in the middle.

San Francisco retail and commercial hub features high end shopping destinations like Saks, Tiffany, and Gucci, hotels like Hilton and Campton place, nearby theaters and restaurants, and of course, the fabled cable cars. A trip to San Francisco should include a visit to Union Square!

Loved this place, its lively with many interesting people.

Small but famous square, full of fancy stores and an Apple store of course

Nice place for shopping. Ice skating rink in the winter.

Too much construction going on. Holiday tree was being taken down but other construction work going on. Loved looking at stores around but union square was not a pleasant site that day.

Wow city for shoppers...all big brands within walking distance and parking was convenient at the Square

Go to the Cheesecake Factory at the top of Maceys for a lovely viw of San Francisco.

Today me and my niece literally shopped till we dropped and had a ball doing it! I love Union square it's so beautiful! Only thing I wished about it was in 2019 racism is so very prevalent and apparent everywhere you go. Good ole USA! SMH!

It's dirty and full of people who are homeless or mentally unwell. It's super sad.

Beautiful place very clean nice place to be around Christmas

Christmas time in Union Square is very fun with lots to see.

Lovely to visit in the evening while it's all done up for Christmas.

There are some nice restaurants and hotels in Union Square, but the homeless population is disturbing. There are some streets that smell so foul from urine and trash that they are unbearable to walk down them. There was a particular schizophrenic who was very loud and hostile. He would engage real people in an angry rant, but he was completely delusional. If I return to San Francisco, I would avoid Union Square, there are other parts more enjoyable.

It's Union Square. Famous attraction. Not much to say really but it is nice and is surrounded by nice buildings.

Always a lively experience here. People watching galore

Great place for people watching. Lots of benches to rest. The open space is clean and inviting. There is a coffee cafe and other vendors. It is directly in front of Macy's. It sits on top of a public parking structure.

Great place for shopping. But head upstairs and enjoy some great food at the cheese factory.

Great place to explore, shop around, take pictures, eat easy underground parking, lots to see

Kind of neat nothing really prolific about it from what I can see.

High class mall, caffee and park to sit chit chat with friends and good free wifi. The wifi is high speed and free .

There are many butiques and branded fashions stores. Also close to Chinatown. Hence easy to find good food.

Alao easy to find good hotel in great location in San Fransisco - California

The center of the city. Rich history and great people watching

It's a beautiful place they have shows and it's front of Macy's cheese factory.

Union Square is a nice, photogenic park in the heart of downtown. It is near to many restaurants, shops, and hotels. With heart-shaped sculptures at each corner, it's a popular tourist destination. I have not attended any events at Union Square, but based on the location, expect crowds. Also, below the park is a multi-story parking garage. I often circled the park looking for street parking before realizing this.

Wow this was a pretty neat spot. However, 3 stars only because the parking garage was hot. I mean sure i didnt even left the car and sat there for 3 hrs but it was still better than other garage around bay area which smells like piss.

Nice place to shop but there are many homeless people around some blocks so be careful.

Most happening place in San Francisco Downtown. There is a lot of place to sit, relax, watch the high-rise buildings around, people skating in the ice rink or relaxing after a long walk around the town. Always buzzing with crowd whether day or night. Plenty of restaurants and upscale stores nearby. Though dining here is expensive, there are certain good ones if you search for. Cable car stop on Post St. An art exhibition is always there in the center of Union Square by CA Arts. If you live close-by, you would love hanging here all the time. Looking to come back soon.

Very cool to feel like you are in the center of the city. I would highly recommend spending a bit of time downtown to take in the city.

If you enjoy the Crowds of Disneyland, and the Prices of Time Square, then Union Square is the place for you.
If you want to see Real San Francisco then visit other neighborhoods.

Union Square is a beautiful area designated for tourists and locals alike to relax and enjoy the beauty that is San Francisco. Events are often held here like ice skating and the lighting of the Macy's Christmas tree during the Christmas season. I enjoy sitting and even eating lunch here quite often.

A beautiful square for pictures and to have lunch or a coffee.

Nice area. Something between a park and an square located in the city's heart. To me this place is an invite to relax. It feels quiet and a lot of people is just relaxing here. The square is surrounded by impressive buildings like Macy's or Tiffany. I like it and you'll probably see it in most tourist's checklist.

Great place have to visit if you are in San Francisco with a lot of activities and design, ice skating in winter is one of the best outdoors ones nicely organize with plenty of time for fun, have to reserve your slot in advance as a lot of people likes it