SFMTA - Union Square Garage — Local services in San Francisco

NO SECURITY CAMERAS IN A "SECURE" PARKING GARAGE!!! This parking garage is not safe to park in. I went on a Thursday night to have dinner at the Cheesecake Factory across the street and came back to my friends car windows completely smashed. We were about 50 yards from the "security" booth who didn't see or hear anything and claimed to not have any security cameras in the facility when I could see at least 3 from the security office. We paid $16 to Park and were told we could not get refund since we already paid the ticket before going back to our car (as you are supposed to do). If you think you will be safe parking here, please think again as the security guard himself says "This happens here all the time". For $16 for two hours of parking, you would think this place could afford an abundance of cameras to protect those who are paying to not park on the streets where this kind of activity is expected.

Edit - There is a possibility it was the security themselves who broke in as we found one of the guards rummaging through a giftbag from our car that was thrown a couple spots down. Please be careful! Saw a similar review from a month ago on Yelp who saw a guard looking through their...

San Francisco Cable Car

Riding a cable car in San Francisco is a classic and scenic experience—especially fun for first-time visitors. We rode from the Union Square area using a $9 one-ride ticket, and it was a memorable way to see the city’s steep hills and historic neighborhoods.

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✅ Pros: • Iconic experience with historic charm (in service since the 1870s) • Great views of San Francisco’s hills, bay, and landmarks • Fun for all ages and a must-do for tourists • Convenient boarding points at Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Powell Street

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❌ Cons: • $9 per ride (no transfers included, expensive for locals or repeat rides) • Can have long lines at major stops like Powell & Market • No air conditioning or enclosed seating—can be cold or windy • Not suitable for luggage or strollers during peak hours

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💡 Tips: • Buy tickets via the MuniMobile app to skip the line. • Start at less crowded stops like California & Van Ness to avoid the main tourist queues. • Hold on tight if you’re standing—especially on downhill stretches! • Try to sit on the right side for the best views going toward...

Right in the middle of everything if you park there at Union square garage anything you plan to do or were thinking of doing in downtown San Francisco you pick the right place to park one you're parking under Union square which is one of the top number one tour you know visit s places or spots that Taurus go to then around Union square any kind of shopping or food that you can think of they have I mean 360 around Union square you have Macy's Neiman Marcus Bloomingdale's DSW Nike Town Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent Saks fifth avenue sacks for women pink Christian Dior Salvatore Ferragamo Louis Vuitton Macy's on top of Macy's The cheesecake factory and Big Burger so put it this way if you want to have a day of shopping go to Union square also you have Chinatown two blocks away and you have the stop right there at Union square parking area for the San Francisco cable cars so enjoy your visit if you go and if you don't then I guess I'll never see you there...