Union Square

Macy's Union Square

Located in the center of the city, Union Square is the best known commercial zone in San Francisco. The square has the name "union" because it was the chosen location for the demonstrations of support for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Ceremonial center of SF

Nowadays Union Square keeps its role as a ceremonial center of San Francisco, acting as a venue for many concerts and public events, as well as protests and art exhibit.

If you are interested in going shopping, near Union Square you can find the largest stores in the city, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom and the most prestigious shops such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Versace, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Giorgio Armani among others.

Apart from shopping, Union Square is one of the most important and interesting areas of San Francisco. It is worth getting to know your surroundings by exploring nearby streets like Post, Geary, Powell and Stockton. You can enjoy various art galleries, see a show in one of the theaters, eat at one of the finest restaurants in the city or simply watch life going on around you in the heart of San Francisco.

Christmas time

If you are lucky enough to visit San Francisco at Christmas time, the square has some added attractions, such as the enormous Christmas tree and the skating rink to delight both residents and visitors.

Location

Union Square.

Transport

Cable Car: Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde lines.

Map

Closest attractions

Contemporary Jewish Museum (0.25 miles)
Yerba Buena Gardens (0.34 miles)
Cartoon Art Museum (0.37 miles)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) (0.39 miles)
Grace Cathedral (0.41 miles)

Hotels nearby

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
(0.07 miles)
The Westin St Francis on Union Square
(0.05 miles)
Villa Florence Hotel
(0.08 miles)
Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square
(0.07 miles)