Washington Square, San Francisco

Name: Washington Square
Address: Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 94133, United States
Telephone: +1 415-831-2700

#94 among attractions in San Francisco

Relax in park, Park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks. The park is bordered by sidewalk cafes and restaurants such as Mama's, Park Tavern restaurant and the Liguria Bakery as well as the Sts. Peter and Paul Church. ()

Created: 1847Elevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°48'3"N, 122°24'36"W

Address

Union Street and Columbus AvenueNortheast San Francisco (North Beach)San Francisco 94133 United States

Contact

+1 415-831-2700

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Day trips

Washington Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coit Tower, Bimbo's 365 Club, City Lights Bookstore, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church.

~1280 ftNE
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
Coit Tower, San Francisco
7 min walk • Perched atop Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower stands as a distinguished landmark in the vibrant city of San Francisco, United States. This fluted, white concrete column rises 210 feet (64 meters) into the sky, offering panoramic views of the city's sprawling landscape, the...
~1920 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
10 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
~1550 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco
8 min walk • City Lights Bookstore, located in the bustling heart of San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, is more than just a bookstore—it's an institution that has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the United States.
~1410 ftSW
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
~310 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
2 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
~1560 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Bookshop
Beat Museum, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.
~1350 ftNE
Park
Pioneer Park, San Francisco
7 min walk • Pioneer Park is a 4.89-acre park crowning the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. It was established in 1876 in celebration of the United States Centennial. Prior to establishment of the park, it was the site of the Marine Telegraph Station.
~620 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
~260 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco
2 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
~1950 ftS
Church
Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, San Francisco
10 min walk • Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, established in San Francisco in 1853, is the oldest Chinese American or Asian American church in North America.
~860 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Keystone Korner, San Francisco
5 min walk • Keystone Korner was a jazz club in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, which opened in 1972 and continued operation until 1983. Many live recordings were made at the club. Jessica Williams was the house pianist for a number of years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square?

Nearby attractions include Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco (2 min walk), Columbus Avenue, San Francisco (2 min walk), North Beach, San Francisco (2 min walk), Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square:

Bus

Columbus Avenue & Union Street • Lines: 30, 8, 91 (1 min walk)
Powell Street & Filbert Street • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Columbus Avenue & Union Street • Lines: 30 (1 min walk)
Union Street & Columbus Avenue • Lines: 45 (2 min walk)

Tram

Mason Street & Filbert Street (4 min walk)
Mason Street & Union Street (4 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (16 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (16 min walk)

Light rail

Embarcadero • Lines: K, N, S, T (24 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (24 min walk)

Metro

Embarcadero • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (24 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (24 min walk)