Lucas Valley-Marinwood Travel Guide
San Rafael
Visit Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Popular places to visit
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.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.
China Camp State Park
Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities such as hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.
Dominican University of California
Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Peacock Gap Golf Club
Play a round of golf in San Rafael at Peacock Gap Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the marina and lush forest in the area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The whole hotel was clean all the time. The breakfast was great with a lot of food. The service for all different areas was awesome. The location of the hotel was perfect for our needs and I would come back and visit again.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel is fine just need to update the king mattress, wasn’t very comfortable
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Civic Center
While visiting Civic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market and Marin County Civic Center.
Santa Venetia
Though Santa Venetia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market and Marin County Civic Center.
Los Ranchitos
Los Ranchitos might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sun Valley
While Sun Valley may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center.
Fairhills
When in Fairhills, you can plan a visit to Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
