Union Square, San Francisco

Name: Union Square
Address: San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 415 869 8661

#92 among attractions in San Francisco

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

Union Square is a 2.6-acre public plaza bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in downtown San Francisco, California. "Union Square" also refers to the central shopping, hotel, and theater district that surrounds the plaza for several blocks. The area got its name because it was once used for Thomas Starr King rallies and support for the Union Army during the American Civil War, earning its designation as a California Historical Landmark. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°47'15"N, 122°24'25"W

Address

Northeast San Francisco (Downtown San Francisco-Union Square)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415 869 8661

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Westfield San Francisco Centre, Dewey Monument, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Art Exchange.

~1270 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Westfield San Francisco Centre stands as a gleaming beacon of modern retail, offering a diverse shopping experience that caters to every taste and preference. This upscale shopping center, strategically located at the bustling...
~340 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Dewey Monument, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Dewey Monument is a memorial statue in San Francisco, California, located at the center of Union Square. Union Square is bounded by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets.
~1020 ftSE
Museum, Postmodern architecture, Specialty museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Contemporary Jewish Museum is a non-collecting museum at 736 Mission Street at Yerba Buena Lane in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
~1160 ftW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Art Exchange, San Francisco
6 min walk • San Francisco Art Exchange LLC is an art gallery in San Francisco, California, United States, founded in 1983. The gallery first rose to prominence through its role in establishing the work of pinup artist Alberto Vargas as fine art.
~1180 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Curran Theatre, San Francisco
6 min walk • The Curran Theatre, located at 445 Geary Street between Taylor and Mason Streets in the Theatre District of San Francisco, California opened in February 1922, and was named after its first owner, Homer Curran. As of 2014, the theater is owned by Carole Shorenstein Hays.
~900 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco
5 min walk • The American Conservatory Theater is a major nonprofit theater company in San Francisco, California, United States, that offers the public both classical and contemporary theater productions. It also has an attached acting school.
~1170 ftN
Church
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, San Francisco
6 min walk • Église Notre Dame Des Victoires is a Catholic church in San Francisco, California. The church was founded in 1856 to serve the French Catholic immigrants during the Gold Rush.
~1110 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, San Francisco
6 min walk • St. Patrick's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church in San Francisco, California, founded in 1851. It is located at 756 Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets, across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens in the heart of the South of Market district.
~550 ftN
Monuments and statues
Ruth Asawa's San Francisco Fountain, San Francisco
3 min walk • San Francisco Fountain, is a 1970 bronze sculpture and fountain by Ruth Asawa, located outside the Grand Hyatt San Francisco in downtown San Francisco, California, in the United States.
~1360 ftNE
37°47'22"N • 122°24'11"W
Crocker Galleria, San Francisco
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1260 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marines' Memorial Club, San Francisco
7 min walk • The Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco, California at 609 Sutter Street, is a private social club for United States Marines and other veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Square?

Nearby attractions include Dewey Monument, San Francisco (2 min walk), Maiden Lane, San Francisco (2 min walk), Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco (2 min walk), Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to Union Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Square:

Trolleybus

Stockton Street & Geary Street • Lines: 30, 45 (1 min walk)
4th Street & Market Street • Lines: 30, 45 (5 min walk)

Bus

Geary Street & Stockton Street • Lines: 38, 38R (1 min walk)
O'Farrell Street & Powell Street • Lines: 38, 38R (3 min walk)

Tram

Powell Street & Geary Street (2 min walk)
Powell Street & O'Farrell Street (3 min walk)

Metro

Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (5 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (9 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (6 min walk)
Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (8 min walk)

Ferry

Ferry Building Gate B • Lines: San Francisco Bay Ferry (26 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (26 min walk)