Union Square, San Francisco

A public plaza with public art pieces over a parking garage, surrounded by shops. The center of Union Square is clean and secure. However, there are many homeless people seated on benches and steps on the outer parts of the square. Recently, there have been many police officers patrolling and monitoring the area to ensure that no brazen looters raid businesses, so you can feel secure being in Union Square. Parking and public transportation are nearby. Some parts of the square are fenced off due to construction of the Union Square Muni Metro station. Overall, it's an iconic location that all San Francisco tourists should check out, but pay attention to your surroundings if you want the best photos and experience.

This is so beautiful right now. I love all the holiday decor, ice skating rink, and holiday music🎶 🎄 It's also conveniently surrounded by high end department stores making shopping a breeze. The landscaping is beautiful and seating is also available. You may want to try and buy your ice skating tickets in advance. All easily accessed by the trolley or bus. You should come out if you get a chance.👍😍

Union square, being one of the major city Center attractions in San Francisco has a lot to offer. From malls, eateries to ice rink and more fun games, this place has it all. ✨ This place is packed with fun. Union square is mostly crowded, even more during evenings and night time. 💃 This place has some really great eateries to grab quick bites and to dine as well. Union square is wheelchair accessible. Can be a little confusing for first time visitors; don’t worry Google Maps has your back. 😂 You can easily expect to spend 2-3 hours here or more, depending upon your activities. There are some budget shops to get souvenirs too.. (CVS Pharmacy & more) Union square has a lit vibe with so much to do, and also their are several (small) live musical shows that take place. Preferable time to visit would be evenings to savour the city lights. Macy’s is one more highlight of Union Square. Buses/ trams are easily available here in frequent time intervals, the connectivity is a plus. Would suggest walking around, as it helps, explore the square with more detail.

A nice outdoor venue to eat and chill. Despite there are much homeless loitering and many constable patrol cars around, it’s still ok to go around the area. The surrounding garden horticulture and area are also clean and well maintained, except probably the pigeons area is much soiled, due to much public feeding there. There is also one Heart of San Francisco sculpture found only. Not sure where’s the rest. There is a Bistro that served decent coffee and breakfast and under the Union Square has a paid parking garage which is good for shoppers.

Union Square is lively block of a park sitting right before the downtown shopping district. On my errands to and from downtown this is often my middle point to catch a breath before continuing up the hills to get home. There's a lot to admire around and despite some homeless people wandering around, which may or may not shock visitors - it's well kept and well maintained with a lot of beautiful plants and flowers all around, and beefed up patrol since the string of incidents of theft and vandalism a while ago. We're in a CITY, y'all. Anyways, great for people watching; there are benches, stairs and open air seating with two cafes (limited) on each end. In the middle is the square with a stage, the large Dewey statue of Nike, the Greek goddess of Victory representing the victory of the battle of Manila Bay (history peeps, this for you) host to many displays and events throughout the year: spring flowers, live music and performances, Christmas tree and ice skating rink during the holiday season, art displays and many more. Best on foot, but there's a paid parking garage underground and the cable car passes through Powell Street. I wish people would stop vandalizing parks as it offers refuge and adds a green element to an otherwise concrete jungle. If you pay attention closely, there is so much to discover in just a little square.