Title: Fairfax Travel Guide: Best of Fairfax, California Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Fairfax](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax-Hotels.d6143184.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Fairfax](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax-Holiday-Rentals.d6143184.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Fairfax Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fairfax.d6143184.Car-Hire-Guide)[Fairfax Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax.d6143184.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Fairfax Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Frank Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae4b2b6fb49d84202b321e669a94ed0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Frank Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae4b2b6fb49d84202b321e669a94ed0d.jpg) ![Photo by geckonia ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/206d6c98430c6a6df9c4e9413ecf2ebc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by geckonia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/206d6c98430c6a6df9c4e9413ecf2ebc.jpg) ![Photo by Jenn ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e6e99c96833ab1f3dfd7f053d8c48ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jenn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e6e99c96833ab1f3dfd7f053d8c48ce2.jpg) ![Photo by Faith Robbins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/251cc3f7b61abb78fff7fe3f2bec9a53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Faith Robbins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/251cc3f7b61abb78fff7fe3f2bec9a53.jpg) ![Photo by Faith Robbins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/70f72ae4eea3bb7d824e62ac53684618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Faith Robbins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/70f72ae4eea3bb7d824e62ac53684618.jpg) ## Visit Fairfax Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Fairfax ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Manor While there might not be top attractions in Oak Manor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fairfax Pavillion and Marin County Civic Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax-Oak-Manor.dx553248635976472099) - Top hotels in Fairfax - Top Holiday Rentals in Fairfax ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA £138 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (6,779 reviews) "hotels, break is good" Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143184) ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA £117 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,521 reviews) "Feels safe! Breakfast is an extra fee, but 100% worth it, could not find a eating spot and delicious food for that price otherwise. Will be coming back here!!" Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143184) ![Hyatt Regency San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/1f7903cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA £198 26 Sept - 27 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,850 reviews) "It’s a nice, clean, well maintained hotel. Very close to BART and the Ferry Building." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=27%2F09%2F2025&selected=23774&PinnedHotelID=23774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143184) [See all 3,581 properties in Fairfax](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6143184) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kasa The Addison San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71946000/71945946/6c409103_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa The Addison San Francisco 2263 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, memory foam beds and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Presidio of ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) "I absolutely love this stay! Close to shops and attractions. Plenty of ways to get around , buses, bikes and ride share . I would use lift , uber is more pricy. Cute apartment type stay , loft . Bed was comfortable. My only complaint was the sky lights right over the bed. I'm on vacation lol would ..." Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-The-Addison-By-Kasa.h71945946.Hotel-Information) ![BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100807200/100807197/e7814779_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING! San Francisco, CA Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews) "Close to GGP, very clean, perfect for my husband and I. Comfy sleep, great bed to spend the night. Loved the ocean view!" Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Hotels-BRAND-NEW-ENTIRE-FLOOR-W-OCEAN-Beach-View-And-PARKING.h100807197.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91590000/91584700/91584652/e08c8fc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana 5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby. 6.4/10 (24 reviews) "Overall a great place to stay. It was very clean and the bad was very comfortable. Having a private bathroom is a luxury. My only dislike was the paper thin door which didn't block out any sounds in or out." 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Wander the lush forest and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Lake-San-Anselmo.d6199829.Attraction) #### Fairfax Pavillion You can make plans for a show at Fairfax Pavillion during your trip to Fairfax. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax-Pavillion-Fairfax.d6197315.Attraction) #### Fairfax Library Fairfax Library is just one of the places to see in Fairfax, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax-Library-Fairfax.d6197321.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Francisco Love Bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Love Tour £63 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details) ![Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516054/59a4face-b6a6-4df9-bda8-39b9a931913c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group) £70 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/muir-woods-and-sausalito-12-day-tour-small-group.a516054.activity-details) ![Tallest Trees on the Planet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/855159/e5c7f6ae-2243-4fa7-92cc-3234222cf108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco £88 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-redwoods.a855159.activity-details) ![Morning drive to the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/855125/493c8669-fb4c-4efb-ba13-4df01a873598.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour £125 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/early-bird-san-francisco-gocar-tour.a855125.activity-details) ![Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/289567/a6ea6e92-6df4-4692-8342-327437120163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion £104 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hop-on.a289567.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909146/341b76fd-9b37-419f-bcba-17e0330d11c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour £177 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-sights-seaplane-tour.a48909146.activity-details) [See all activities in Fairfax](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Fairfax.d6143184.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Fairfax ![San Anselmo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4995c2df71d3de69371594352e49c5cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Anselmo [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Anselmo.dx6628) ![Muir Woods showing forest scenes, a river or creek and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22360-Muir-Woods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mill Valley [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mill-Valley.dx8630) ![Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65634-Mission-San-Raphael-Archangel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Rafael [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924) ![Photo by Joe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cccce58261662cc95f776fe67abd3722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Olema [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olema.dx54993) - Cities near Fairfax - Places of interest [San Anselmo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Anselmo.dx6628)[Mill Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Mill-Valley.dx8630)[San Rafael](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924)[Olema](https://expedia.co.uk/Olema.dx54993)[Stinson Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach.dx177701)[Bolinas](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolinas.dx179367)[Nicasio](https://expedia.co.uk/Nicasio.dx3000344158)[Woodacre](https://expedia.co.uk/Woodacre.dx3000344342) - [Marin Museum of Bicycling](https://expedia.co.uk/Marin-Museum-Of-Bicycling-Fairfax.d6172520.Attraction) - [Golden Gate Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) - [Pier 39](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) - [Oracle Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) - [Chase Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Chase-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d553248635997928290.Attraction) - [Moscone Convention Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) - [Alcatraz Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Attraction) - [Presidio of San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Presidio-Of-San-Francisco-Presidio.d502558.Attraction) - [Jack London Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Attraction) - [Lombard Street](https://expedia.co.uk/Lombard-Street-Russian-Hill.d502557.Attraction) - [Muir Woods National Monument](https://expedia.co.uk/Muir-Woods-National-Monument-Mill-Valley.d502565.Attraction) - [Union Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Square-Union-Square.d553248635974882755.Attraction) - [Ocean Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Beach-Sunset-District.d6063221.Attraction) - [Embarcadero Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Embarcadero-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6199610.Attraction) - [San Francisco Zoo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Zoo-Lakeshore.d502587.Attraction) - 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