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Landmarks near Union Square

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california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/hearts-of-san-francico-art-sculpture

Hearts of San Francico Art Sculpture

Discover the iconic Hearts of San Francisco in Union Square: a vibrant public art display supporting local artists and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

Stockton St &, Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.8 Excellent 9 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/heart-of-san-francisco-series

Heart of San Francisco Series

Experience the vibrant heart of San Francisco in Union Square, a premier destination for luxury shopping, world-class theater, fine dining, and iconic landmarks, all in a historic setting.

225 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
3.8 Good 8 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/landmark/union-square

Union Square

Experience the vibrant heart of San Francisco at Union Square: a historic plaza surrounded by world-class shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, easily accessible and always buzzing with activity.

San Francisco, CA 94108
4.4 Very Good 34,028 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/monument-to-american-squadron-manila-bay

Monument to American Squadron, Manila Bay

A historic landmark in Union Square, San Francisco, commemorating Admiral Dewey's victory at Manila Bay and offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American and Philippine history.

333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/dewey-monument

Dewey Monument

Explore the Dewey Monument in Union Square, a historical sculpture honoring valor and offering a vibrant backdrop to San Francisco's bustling city life.

333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108
3.9 Good 16 reviews
california/north-coast/landmark/san-francisco-ghosts

San Francisco Ghosts

Explore the haunted history of San Francisco with engaging ghost tours offering thrilling stories and chilling experiences at the city's most famous haunted sites.

299 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.9 Excellent 260 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/frank-lloyd-wright-spiral-interior

Frank Lloyd Wright Spiral Interior

Discover Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece in San Francisco's Maiden Lane, a hidden gem showcasing a unique spiral design and serene atmosphere, a precursor to the Guggenheim Museum.

155 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.5 Excellent 72 reviews
california/walnut-creek/landmark/powell-st-geary-st

Powell St & Geary St

Experience the vibrant heart of San Francisco at Powell and Geary Streets: cable cars, shopping, culture, and culinary delights converge in Union Square.

San Francisco, CA 94102
california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/phelan-building

Phelan Building

A historic flatiron building in San Francisco's Financial District, rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, offering a glimpse into the city's past and present with its unique architecture and prime location.

760 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.5 Excellent 294 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/450-sutter-street

450 Sutter Street

Discover San Francisco's 450 Sutter Street, an Art Deco masterpiece with Mayan Revival influences, housing medical offices in Union Square and showcasing a stunning, historic lobby.

450 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/flood-building

Flood Building

A historic San Francisco landmark in Union Square, the Flood Building offers stunning architecture and a vibrant mix of businesses, embodying the city's enduring spirit and resilience.

870 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.4 Very Good 1,843 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/stockton-street-tunnel-1914

Stockton Street Tunnel (1914)

Experience a historic passage connecting Union Square and Chinatown, a testament to San Francisco's engineering and cultural diversity, offering a unique journey beneath Nob Hill.

637-601 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 10 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/the-samuels-clock

The Samuels Clock

Discover the historic Samuels Clock on Market Street, a timeless landmark witnessing San Francisco's evolution since 1915, blending Art Deco design with a touch of local lore.

Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
3.7 Good 3 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/landmark/old-chronicle-building-historical-landmark

Old Chronicle building (Historical Landmark)

Discover San Francisco's first skyscraper, the Old Chronicle Building, a historic landmark in Union Square blending stunning architecture with a vibrant legacy of the city's newspaper past.

690 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94105
5 Excellent 2 reviews
california/daly-city/landmark/cable-car-turnaround-powell-st

Cable Car Turnaround Powell St.

Discover the iconic Cable Car Turnaround at Powell Street, a historical landmark that showcases San Francisco's rich transportation heritage and vibrant urban culture.

Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.5 Excellent 1,283 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/chinatown-landmark

Chinatown Landmark

Explore the vibrant heart of Chinese culture in North America's oldest Chinatown, San Francisco, where history, traditions, and culinary delights await around every corner.

500 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.5 Excellent 18 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/dragon-gate-chinatown-sf

Dragon Gate Chinatown SF

Enter a world of vibrant culture and rich history at San Francisco's Dragon Gate, the iconic gateway to North America's oldest Chinatown, a landmark of resilience and heritage.

413-401 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.5 Excellent 1,089 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/california-theatre

California Theatre

Explore the legacy of San Francisco's historic California Theatre, once a premier entertainment venue, now a California Historical Landmark, and discover its impact on the city's cultural heritage.

444 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
5 Excellent 2 reviews
california/san-francisco-peninsula/landmark/hallidie-building

Hallidie Building

A pioneering architectural marvel in San Francisco's Financial District, the Hallidie Building showcases a revolutionary glass curtain wall design from 1918, honoring cable car inventor Andrew Smith Hallidie.

130 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104
4.7 Excellent 10 reviews
california/san-francisco-peninsula/landmark/hunter-dulin-building

Hunter-Dulin Building

Discover the Hunter-Dulin Building in San Francisco: A historic 1920s architectural masterpiece blending French Chateau and Romanesque styles, once home to NBC and Sam Spade's fictional office.

111 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104
5 Excellent 3 reviews
california/north-coast/landmark/california-historical-society

California Historical Society

Explore California's rich history at the California Historical Society, where captivating exhibits and rare archives bring the state's past to life.

678 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4 Very Good 26 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/belden-place

Belden Place

Discover a taste of Europe in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District at Belden Place, a charming alleyway known for its vibrant al fresco dining and diverse culinary scene.

0269015, San Francisco, CA 94104
5 Excellent 2 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/dr-sun-yat-sen-statue

Dr. Sun Yat Sen Statue

Discover the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Statue in San Francisco's Chinatown: a tribute to the father of the Republic of China and a symbol of revolution, resilience, and Chinese-American history.

St. Mary's Square, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
california/san-francisco-peninsula/landmark/the-san-francisco-mint

The San Francisco Mint

Discover San Francisco's 'Granite Lady,' a historic mint transformed into a premier event venue, offering a glimpse into the Gold Rush era and a unique space for unforgettable gatherings.

88 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.4 Very Good 574 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/chinatown-view-point

Chinatown view point

Discover panoramic views of San Francisco's historic Chinatown from this unique vantage point, offering a glimpse into the heart of this vibrant cultural enclave.

700 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 10 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/viewpoint

Viewpoint

Discover the historic Old St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco's Chinatown: a resilient landmark blending Gothic Revival architecture with a vibrant cultural legacy since 1854.

Tours depart from Old St. Mary's Cathedral at, 660 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
5 Excellent 4 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/california-historical-landmark-861-site-of-first-california-state-fair

California Historical Landmark 861: Site of First California State Fair

Visit the site of California's first State Fair in San Francisco's Financial District, a landmark commemorating the state's rich agricultural history and early innovation.

QHRX+C8, San Francisco, CA 94104
4.5 Excellent 2 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/james-c-flood-mansion

James C. Flood Mansion

Experience the grandeur of San Francisco's Gilded Age at the James C. Flood Mansion, a historic Nob Hill landmark and home to the prestigious Pacific-Union Club, showcasing stunning Classical Revival architecture.

1000 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 15 reviews
california/oakland/landmark/flatiron-building

Flatiron Building

Discover the historic charm of San Francisco's Flatiron Building, an architectural marvel in the heart of the Financial District.

1 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104
4.6 Excellent 22 reviews
california/oakland/landmark/751-commercial-st

751 Commercial St

Discover the charm of Chinatown at 751 Commercial St, a cultural treasure in San Francisco, rich in history, food, and vibrant experiences.

751 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
california/san-francisco/landmark/chinese-historical-society-of-america-museum

Chinese Historical Society of America Museum

Explore the rich history and culture of Chinese Americans at the CHSA Museum in San Francisco's Chinatown, with exhibits, programs, and artifacts that tell a compelling story of resilience and achievement.

965 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.6 Excellent 199 reviews
california/san-francisco/chinatown/landmark/chinatown-san-francisco

Chinatown San Francisco

Explore the vibrant heart of Chinese culture in North America's oldest Chinatown: a historic San Francisco neighborhood brimming with authentic cuisine, traditions, and hidden gems.

Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 8,332 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/stockton-st

Stockton St

Experience San Francisco's vibrant heart on Stockton Street: from upscale shopping at Union Square to the cultural richness of Chinatown and the Italian charm of North Beach.

San Francisco, CA
4.4 Very Good 16 reviews
california/san-francisco/landmark/grace-cathedral

Grace Cathedral

Discover Grace Cathedral in San Francisco: An iconic landmark blending stunning Gothic architecture, inspiring art, and a welcoming community atop Nob Hill.

1100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.6 Excellent 2,151 reviews

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