Union Square
The central plaza and shopping heart of downtown San Francisco, surrounded by department stores, luxury boutiques and historic hotels.
Union Square appears in 5 of the 17 San Francisco vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2025.
5 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Peter Santenello
San Francisco – What’s It Really Like Now?
Busier and cleaner than in 2020–22, though many storefronts still sit empty and police presence is heavier.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in San Francisco 4K
BART stops right below the square.
- Yellow Productions
San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
Named the top neighbourhood to stay in, since BART runs straight here from SFO.
- Wolters World
San Francisco - What NOT to Do in San Francisco
Not much going on unless shopping at luxury stores; the Mission is the better pick.
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