Downtown San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
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Popular places to visit
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
Find out about the history of San Rafael when you spend time at Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.
Marin History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marin History Museum during your trip to San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.
Marin County Civic Center
After visiting Marin County Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
China Camp State Park
Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities like hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.
Falkirk Cultural Center
After visiting Falkirk Cultural Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Classic Billiards
Enjoy an outing to Classic Billiards during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.
Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean, very friendly staff, easy to navigate, safe
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
All was good
Reviewed on 4 November 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
This hotel has a lot of rooms and check in on a Friday evening was pretty slow with only 2 people helping to get people checked in. Otherwise we enjoyed a large room with a balcony in a quiet area for how close it was to the highway.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lovely hotel in a great location for the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 the Cable Cars and Lombard street.
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Clean and efficient.
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
A lovely hotel.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Rafael
Gerstle Park
While Gerstle Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Picnic Valley
Though Picnic Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Montecito-Happy Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montecito-Happy Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Bret Harte
While there might not be top attractions in Bret Harte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Los Ranchitos
When in Los Ranchitos, you can plan a visit to Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown San Rafael, CA
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel
- Falkirk Cultural Center
- Marin History Museum
- Classic Billiards
- Rebound Bookstore
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- San Francisco State University
- Union Square
- Sonoma Raceway
- University of San Francisco
- Ferry Building
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Berkeley Marina
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Greek Theater
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- UCSF Medical Center
