Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
UNION SQUARE, San Francisco
Search:

San Francisco Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

UNION SQUARE, San Francisco

the Christmas tree - San Francisco
the Christmas tree
by heryanta
UNION SQUARE tips and photos posted by real travelers and San Francisco locals.
• 86 Photos
• 67 Reviews

See all San Francisco Things To Do
San Francisco UNION SQUARE Reviews 31 - 40 of 67  
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
UNION SQUARE: Dwontown San Francisco
  • Tip Rating:
    • Scottyj36
  • By Scottyj36 on September 8, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by Scottyj36
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by Scottyj36
    Near Union Square where the Bart lets out. It is the middle of the city where you can get the cable cars, lots of shops and restrunts nearby.

    Leave a Comment

  • Address: Middle of Downtown
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting San Francisco?

    Read reviews about San Francisco Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    UNION SQUARE: Visit the UNION SQUARE. Check...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated By Corndoggy on August 26, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by Corndoggy
    • Visit the UNION SQUARE. Check out the huge Macy's and get a slice of cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory located on the top floor of Macy's.

    Leave a Comment

  • Address: Union Square
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Visit the LEVIS Store in Union...
  • Tip Rating:
    • kat_on_moray
  • By kat_on_moray on August 26, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by kat_on_moray
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by kat_on_moray
    Visit the LEVIS Store in Union Square.
    The Levis store not only sells jeans but you can watch people make jeans while you are shopping. They have a small work area on the women's level fitted out with working industrial washers. There is a gallery etc....Go and check it out!

    Leave a Comment

  • Address: 345 Stockton St, Phone: 415.501.0100
  • Other Contact: If it is custom-made jeans you w
    • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Union Square
  • Tip Rating:
  • By Mirellaboer on August 25, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by Mirellaboer
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by Mirellaboer
    Union Square
    Around Union square you can find a lot of shops and down the street there is the starting point of the Cable car

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Union Square
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated By zChris on June 17, 2003
  • San Francisco Page by zChris
    • Union Square, under reconstruction - San Francisco
    Union Square, under
    reconstruction
    by zChris
    Every city has an epicentre, a common area that in its importance unites all the neighbourly villages comprising the metropolis. For San Francisco, it is unmistakably the retail, transportational, and hotel hub known as Union Square. So named for the pro-Union riots held here during the Civil War, the Square now boasts the impressive shaft of the Dewey Monument, a column erected to honour a US Navy admiral who captured Manila during the Spanish-American War. Surrounding the square on all sides and on streets radiating from it are exclusive hotels and expensive shops and department stores. All the national chains are here, of course...Saks, Macy's, Tiffany's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom...as well as exclusive European outlets like Emporio Armani and Diesel. Near to the square on Post Street stands Gump's, a monument to the decadent shopper, featuring wares beyond my (and probably your) financial reach. Union Square displays the unmistakable bravado of big-city life- swarms of people, traffic, cable cars. Unfortunately, the park in the middle of the square itself was closed off for renovations while I was there, and may still be for some time. Nevertheless, the square's beating retail engine pumps on, and the masses continue to pour in to shop. Down one end of the square is the small alley of Maiden Lane, which was once filled with filthy brovels and now houses exclusive designer boutiques, street cafés, and art galleries. One one sunny Saturday noon ther was even an opera singer striking up arias...talk about street entertainment for the elite! Most of the day the street is closed off to traffic and pedestrians are allowed to roam. Union Square can be reached by the Powell Street station on BART and MUNI, as well as via cable car, many buses and trolleybuses, and the historic Market Street streetcar at the 5th Street stop. The Theatre District, with its performance halls and avant-garde galleries, spreads along Geary Street west of the square.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting San Francisco?

    Read reviews about San Francisco Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    UNION SQUARE: UNION SQUARE
  • Tip Rating:
    • zwack
  • By zwack on August 25, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by zwack
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by zwack
    A shopper's paradise, Union Square abounds with stores from the popular to the exclusive -- from Chanel, Tiffany and Giorgio Armani to Disney, Macy's and Niketown. Within its four blocks, over 5 million square feet of retail space generate approximately $1.5 billion in sales each year. Named to commemmorate the pro-Union rallies that erupted here on the eve of the Civil War, Union Square is now host to national holiday observances, fashion shows, concerts, political rallies and the uniquely San Franciscan Cable Car Bell Ringing Competition.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: POWELL STREET HILL
  • Tip Rating:
    • zwack
  • By zwack on August 25, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by zwack
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by zwack
    The foot of Powell Street is a downtown transportation hub -- site of the cable car turnaround and underground Muni and BART stations, plus the F-Line Historic Streetcar route along Market Street. Four blocks up the hill lies Union Square, the heart of the City's vibrant shopping district. Bank buildings and retail shops line Market Street on either side.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Union Square
  • Tip Rating:
    • Ky_Happy_Dad
  • Updated By Ky_Happy_Dad on August 9, 2004
  • San Francisco Page by Ky_Happy_Dad
    • For shopping, the major department stores and specialty stores are located on Union Square. The theatere district is located nearby and most of the good historic hotels are also located on the square. Take the union street street car from union square to the pier area or the financial district.

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Union Square. The cable car...
  • Tip Rating:
    • gkitzmil
  • By gkitzmil on August 25, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by gkitzmil
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by gkitzmil
    Union Square. The cable car passes here and this is part of the Heart of San Fran. IF you are over 21 and want to try a great martini, go to the Bar at the Westin St. Francis!

    Leave a Comment

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    UNION SQUARE: Union Square. A nice park...
  • Tip Rating:
    • carstenj
  • By carstenj on August 25, 2002
  • San Francisco Page by carstenj
    • UNION SQUARE - San Francisco
    by carstenj
    Union Square. A nice park situated in the middle of downtown SF. You'll find it a few blocks up from Market St. If you take the tram you pass by it (via Powell St?).

    Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
    More San Francisco Tips
    Overview
         		Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 734 - Photos: 527
    Things To Do
    Tips: 3,667 - Photos: 5,515    		Nightlife
    Tips: 516 - Photos: 479
    Transportation
    Tips: 661 - Photos: 682    		Restaurants
    Tips: 1,623 - Photos: 1,359
    Shopping
    Tips: 301 - Photos: 387    		Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 689 - Photos: 978
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 263 - Photos: 174    		Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 287 - Photos: 142
    Local Customs
    Tips: 326 - Photos: 474    		Packing Lists
    Tips: 173 - Photos: 71
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 90 - Photos: 104    		General Tips
    Tips: 884 - Photos: 841
    Flights
    Tips: 58 - Photos: 0
    Best San Francisco Travel Deals

    Hotel Nikko San Francisco
    Great Deals On Luxury San Francisco Hotel Rooms. Stay At Nikko Today!

    Marriott San Francisco Deals
    Book Marriott & Save - Great Deals at San Fran Hotels. Earn Rewards.

    Accommodation San Francisco
    Union Square Accommodation, Special Rates From $129, 50% Off Upgrades

    San Francisco Hotels
    Official Site - Exclusive Offers & Our Best Rates Guaranteed, Book Now

    San Francisco Vacation Hotels
    Hyatt - Official Site. View Rates, Book Rooms & Get Online Specials.

    Sponsored Links

    More San Francisco Travel Deals

    San Francisco Hotels - CA
    Great hotels in San Francisco, near all major attractions. Reserve now!

    Hotel Del Sol
    Family-Friendly. Marina District Hotel With Pool. Free Breakfast.

    San Francisco Hotel
    Hilton San Francisco In The Heart Of Downtown Book From $189 A Night.

    Sponsored Links


    San Francisco Hotels

    Cheap hotels from
    Cheap flights from
    Cheap car rentals from
    Cheap cruises from
    Cheap vacations from
    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.