William B.
3/20/2025
This Portsmouth is a cool place to take a Walk and see what attractions they have for you to see!!!!!! Back In The Days During The 1980"s To The 1990"s When I Was A Kid Teenager I used remember...
Portsmouth Square
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50 Walter U Lum Pl
San Francisco, CA 94108
Portsmouth Square, known as the Heart of Chinatown, is a historically rich plaza that marks the birthplace of Chinatown in San Francisco. It features various historical monuments, including markers commemorating the first public school in California and the initial raising of the American flag in the city.
The square serves as a vibrant hub for community events, such as the Chinatown Night Market Fair, and has hosted significant moments in history since its establishment in 1846. Visitors can explore its cultural significance while enjoying the surrounding attractions and amenities of Chinatown.
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Michael F.
9/1/2025
We go to Chinatown here and there with my wife's family. The park has a lot of gambling, loitering and various homeless in the square and the park. The park is nice and great for the kids. You...
Jocelyn C.
2/26/2025
Many years ago, my Grandma used to take me to this park, when I was a little girl. So, many years later, recently, eating dim sum, where I got at the nearby dim sum shops, enjoying at this park...
Quintin E.
8/16/2024
Portsmouth Square is a central hub in the pretty much in the left center of Chinatown, aka the Heart of Chinatown. It's connected to lots of tourist destinations, restaurants, hot spots as well...
Joan W.
1/30/2024
This is a fun park to people watch. It gets very busy with older Chinese folks who love to socialize and play games. It's very see and be seen. Sometimes I bring a chess board and play with my...
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