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Union Square

The plaza at the centre of downtown's shopping district. The Union Square Alliance's visitor site lists the shops, restaurants, theaters and galleries around it.

Time needed 30 minutes to 1 hour

Best time Daytime

Insider tip

The Alliance's calendar lists park programs and annual events.

What the guides say about Union Square

Union Square. The plaza at Union Square is the middle of the shopping district, and the cable car start at Powell and Market is a short walk.

From Where to Stay in San Francisco: Which Neighbourhood for Which Trip

They name the waterfront, the Financial District, Market Street down to Union Square and the Mission's flat commercial streets as easy walks.

From Getting Around San Francisco Without a Car: Muni, Cable Cars, BART and Ferries

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What's on near Union Square

Smaller local events at and near Union Square

Architecture Downtown Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Creating Downtown, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Creating Downtown.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
John Proctor Is the Villain Theatre and shows
12 Nov to 13 Dec · American Conservatory Theater, Union Square
American Conservatory Theater stages John Proctor Is the Villain from 12 November to 13 December.
Map · Source: American Conservatory Theater
Secret Improv Society Comedy
Fri 13 Nov · Shelton Theater, Union Square
Improv comedy show at the Shelton Theater, one block from Union Square, with a printed ticket price of $25.
$25 · 19:45 · Map · Source: Secret Improv Theater
Secret Improv Society Comedy
Sat 14 Nov · Shelton Theater, Union Square
Improv comedy show at the Shelton Theater, one block from Union Square, with a printed ticket price of $25.
$25 · 19:45 · Map · Source: Secret Improv Theater
Architecture Downtown Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Creating Downtown, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Creating Downtown.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours

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Nearby

Gump's Shopping · 2 min walk Store selling fine jewelry, home décor and gifts on Post Street. Lori's Diner Food · 2 min walk Retro-styled diner on Sutter Street serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. American Conservatory Theater Nightlife · 3 min walk Resident theater company with its Geary Theater on Geary Street. John's Grill Food · 3 min walk Steakhouse on Ellis Street, a short walk from Union Square, that presents itself as a historic San Francisco restaurant. Powell and Market Cable Car Turntable Landmark · 4 min walk Two of the three cable car lines start at Powell and Market and run toward the Fisherman's Wharf area. Café de la Presse Cafe · 4 min walk French bistro on Grant Avenue serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Around Union Square

Cable car turntable, Gump's, John's Grill, the Geary Theater

Union Square has 7 places on the map. It runs from the Powell and Market cable car turntable up to Sutter Street and across to Grant Avenue.

Union Square has 7 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 2 restaurants, 1 park or garden, 1 landmark, 1 shop, 1 bar and 1 cafe. Read the Union Square guide.

From the blog

Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf: Where to Stay in San Francisco, With Verdicts by Trip Type Read

Good to know

How long do you need at Union Square?: Plan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Union Square?: Daytime.

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