Our Neighborhood, Union Square San Francisco
Called the ‘Heartbeat of San Francisco’ & the third largest Shopping area in the United States, Union Square offers Shopping, Theaters, Art Galleries & Fine Dining. The Square dates back to the 1850’s & named before the start of the Civil War as a tribute to the frequent demonstrations in support of the Union Troop. Relax in the Union Square Park and take in the sights of busy shoppers, cable cars and street performers.
Union Square is surrounded by the best shopping San Francisco has to offer. Macy’s, Tiffany, Saks, Gump’s, Gucci ,Virgin Megastore, The Disney Store and the 9 story San Francisco Center which hosts the Bay Area’s flagship Nordstrom Department Store.
This is also San Francisco's main theater district. Ornate historic buildings house ACT, Curran Theater & the Orpheum.
Take a stroll on Sutter, Post and Geary Streets and browse through fine art galleries where you’ll find everything from original Rembrandt, Picasso, Dali and Warhol to the Rolling Stone’s Ron Wood. San Francisco's only Frank Lloyd Wright building is also located nearby on Maiden Lane.
Experience the finest in San Francisco dining with Le Colonial located directly behind the Fitzgerald Hotel. Offering scrumptious dishes from French Colonial Southeast Asia, live music upstairs in the bar and vintage black and white photographs of life in Saigon at the turn of the century adorn the walls, while ceiling fans gently stir the air. Just around the corner you will find trendy Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio or Farallon Restaurant with its undersea fantasy interior or enjoy great steak and seafood at Morton’s Steak House. For more casual dining after a day of shopping try the Cheesecake factory at Macy’s or for a great breakfast try Sear’s Fine Food established in 1938.
When the lights come up and the sun goes down it’s time to relax, have a drink and enjoy the beautiful views that San Francisco is so famous for. Climb to the stars with Harry Denton’s Starlight room. Popular since the 1920’s this hot spot is just the place to sink back into velvet booths and sip one of your favorite drinks while listening to jazz and gazing at the remarkable city view. If you’re more in the mood for dancing then Ruby Skye is just the place. Built in 1890 and surviving both of San Francisco’s big quakes it retains its original interior including Stained Glass panels, smoking room and large dance floor.
If you’re looking for something for the kids then Pier 39 is the place to go. Only a 5 minute cab ride from Union Square Pier 39 has something for every age from the Riptide arcade to magic carpet rides, sea lions, restaurants and more!
Another attraction for all ages is Moscone center. Its a few blocks walk from Union Square on Missions Street; the street after market. Connected to the Moscone center is the meteron, a huge theater. Inside there's a huge Sony play station store. but the real attraction there for three and one year olds will be a place called "zeum." it's a shortened form of the word museum and is a center dedicated solely for kids. It has small bowling alleys, ice rinks, snack shops, playground, and even a merry go round. They also have daily workshops dedicated for little toddlers.