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Car Rental Los Angeles and Union Square

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If you want to take a day trip to San Francisco, be sure to visit Union Square. Consider taking an Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles vehicle for the journey.

If you go along the central plaza, you’ll find many street performers. If you just want to hang out, you’ll be happy to know that there is a small café. If you’re on a budget, you’ll be glad to know there is a TIX Bay Area half-price theatre. The second phase of the renovation includes a central foundation that estimated to cost $600,000.

Union Square is one of San Francisco’s main retail and cultural centers. If you want to locate the Union Square, you’ll find it by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton streets.

Brief Background of Union Square

Union Square was set aside as a park in 1850. As a tribute to the frequent demonstrations in support of the Union troupe, the park was named prior to the Civil War. In 2002, the park received a major renovation and restoration. Originally the square was a grassy slope. Now the square has a granite platform. Thanks to the restoration, the square is more accessible.

Shopping Around the Union Square Area

If you’re looking for some quieter times to go shopping, Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles recommend you go during weekday mornings. If you like the challenge of combating crowds, go shopping on a Saturday afternoon. If you prefer going out later, you’ll be pleased to know that most stores are open until 8 p.m. and some are open even later.

If you’re looking to do some serious shopping, you’ll definitely want to check out some of the name brand stores, including:

• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Neiman Marcus
• Macy’s
• Tiffany and Co
• Dior
• Marc Jacobs
• Yves Saint Laurent

You’ll also find many art galleries that feature Picasso, Chagall and other contemporary artists.

Sights and Cultural Attractions around Union Square

Take a break from driving your Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles vehicle and hop on the Cable Car Turnaround. Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat on the nearly eight-ton, 18-foot-long relics.

If you’re in the mood for some drama, you’ll find drama that plays to all tastes – from off-Broadway to smaller local productions.

Take your pick from four theatres. The Curan Theatre hosts many traveling Broadway shows. If you prefer watching theatre in a more historic setting, visit the Geary Theatre, which is home to the prestigious American Conservatory. This building’s façade was built in 1909. Another beautiful playhouse is the Golden Gate Theatre that was built in 1920 for the Orpheum circuit. The theatre used to present vaudeville and feature films. There’s also the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. This theater that opened in 1981 was named after the African-American author. This 300-seat theatre features black playwright productions.

Travel in style to get to any of these four theatres or other events in an Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles vehicle.

Shopping around Union Square

Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles notes that most galleries are closed Mondays and some are aren’t open on Sundays.

The Xanadu Gallery can be found in the Frank Lloyd Wright building. In this gallery, you’ll notice the same circular interior as in the New York Guggenheim Museum.

If you want an aerial view of the Union Square, Deluxe Rent A Car Los Angeles suggests you go to the Harry Denton’s Starlight Room in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel or the second and third floor galleries and shops around the square.