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Neighborhood: North Beach
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Restaurants
3,407 within 5 kms
Luisa's Restaurant Wine Bar Since 1959
206
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Pizza • Neapolitan
Molinari Delicatessen
843
0.3 km₱ • Specialty Food Market • Italian • Deli
Mo's Grill
506
0.3 km₱ • American • Diner • Vegetarian Friendly
Piccolo Forno
364
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Betty Lou's Seafood and Grill
279
0.4 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Golden Boy Pizza
482
0.2 km₱ • Quick Bites • Italian • Pizza
Stella Pastry and Cafe
327
0.2 km₱ • Bakeries • Cafe
The Italian Homemade Company
784
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Quick Bites • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly
Il Casaro Pizzeria and Mozzarella Bar
898
0.4 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Pizza • Neapolitan
Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood
2,447
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • Seafood • Soups
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Attractions
843 within 10 kms
Jazz mural
7
46 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
SS. Peter and Paul Church
156
70 mReligious Sites
Little Italy
389
0.2 kmNeighborhoods
Columbus Avenue
61
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Upper Grant Avenue
14
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
The Speakeasy
563
0.4 kmCabarets
Cable Cars
25,541
0.6 kmTrams
Coit Tower
4,568
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
The National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
50
0.3 kmReligious Sites • Monuments & Statues
Telegraph Hill
286
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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160 reviews
Excellent
35
Very good
90
Average
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Waddler
York, UK10,071 contributions
Nice park
Aug 2023 • Family
We were hoping to see parrots, but did not. But its a pleasant park with a grand church and a nice little playground. Nice pitstop on our way to Chinatown.
Written 6 September 2023
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eee
Cupertino, CA85 contributions
nice square, but nothing here
Aug 2023 • Family
Even though there is literally nothing here it is a very nice park, come here to a stroll and even has public restrooms!
Written 30 August 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,375 contributions
Park in North Beach
Jun 2023
This is a very pretty park in the middle of North Beach. It's a densely-populated part of town so there are always people around using the green space. The big church is a nice attraction on the park.
Written 1 July 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributions
An OK square.
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is an OK green area with a lovely backdrop of the St. Peter's and Paul's church.
Having said that, stay clear of the place starting the late afternoon into the night as it feels unsafe.
Written 15 May 2023
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Lottelli
Wirral, UK2,465 contributions
Nice green space
Oct 2022 • Couples
A pleasant green space near to little Italy. We went into a cafe and say outside overlooking the comings and goings. The church is a lovely backdrop
Written 5 November 2022
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Quinten Jiskoot
Amsterdam, The Netherlands530 contributions
Nice place to relax after a long walk
Sep 2022
It's the area and the people who make this a nice square and a good place to relax after a long walk. Or perhaps I was lucky.
Written 14 October 2022
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5,242 contributions
Nice Urban Park
Jul 2022 • Friends
Nice Urban Park in a great part of San francisco. There are definitely some creepy people here at times, but it's a beautiful Green space next to a big historic church. Tons of great Italian restaurants nearby.
Written 15 July 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,407 contributions
Great for dog’s!
Apr 2022 • Couples
Washington Square is in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It’s a great place to relax and a super place for dogs.
Written 18 April 2022
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Ruhungrytientien
San Francisco, CA25 contributions
Excellent Location and Beautiful Park, right across from majestic Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Nov 2021 • Solo
Washington Square Park is perfectly located in center of 4 of San Francisco must sees ( Coit Tieer, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard St and Garden). And it’s right across from Saints Peter and Paul Church. One of the most gorgeous and majestic twin tower architect church in US.

There is an Benjamin Franklin statute and a Fireman Memorial statue in the Park.

There are restaurants and cafe along the two sides of the square. Plenty place to eat or Happy Hour drink. You can also buy some dim sum from Chinatown which is only couple blocks away. And eat them on the park bench; while soaking in the sun ray (vitamin D) or simply just relax and take a little nap & rest up for your next destination or adventure.

You can take bus 8, 30, 45, 91 to get to this square or take Powell Mason cable car (but you need to walk for 1 block or so).

ruhungrytientien
Written 19 November 2021
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Michael K
991 contributions
Tranquil park to while away the day
Jul 2021
If you come here to visit Saints Peter and Paul Church, then the tranquil Washington Square is an added bonus as a nice neighborhood park; otherwise there is not much to do here except for people watching
Written 22 July 2021
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