Title: Gerstle Park Travel Guide: Best of Gerstle Park, San Rafael Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gerstle Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Gerstle-Park-Hotels.d944335156291006464.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Rafael](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Rafael](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gerstle Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gerstle-Park.d944335156291006464.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gerstle Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gerstle-Park.d944335156291006464.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gerstle Park Travel Guide ## San Rafael ![Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944335156291006464/bef904b1-a8eb-422f-9616-6f34fd87c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944335156291006464/bef904b1-a8eb-422f-9616-6f34fd87c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gerstle Park Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Rafael travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Spire and fountain which are located in an outdoor space that is off the employee cafeteria area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/79973cd4-a955-4b95-9546-280323e089bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marin-County-Civic-Center-San-Rafael.d6065809.Attraction) ![Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065807/d20836b2-9b82-49e5-99b4-bc1b1d606e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-San-Rafael-Arcangel-Downtown-San-Rafael.d6065807.Attraction) ![Don't forget to stop by the camp cafe and check out the pictures on the wall. Some famous album covers have been taken here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/3500632a-0fae-4c37-a366-e40301a05d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/China-Camp-State-Park-China-Camp.d553248621558560557.Attraction) #### Gerstle Park Gerstle Park is just one of the places to see in San Rafael, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gerstle-Park-San-Rafael.d553248621558560562.Attraction) #### Marin Bocce Federation Catch an event at Marin Bocce Federation and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as cycling.While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marin-Bocce-Federation-Picnic-Valley.d6334892.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dominican-University-Of-California-San-Rafael.d6237435.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192704/02e83615-017d-4057-af2f-68b4d1324bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour £89 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-ticket-and-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a192704.activity-details) ![San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/854629/0f2e2442-a530-43f2-8e58-6f15a31035ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-movie-sights-city-tour.a854629.activity-details) ![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 £62 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5074355/e5b96efb-25e7-4293-8c01-e22e2e029b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise £93 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-inside-and-golden-gate-bridge-bay-boat-cruise.a5074355.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Island in San Francisco ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/472754/70bdbd53-8ef8-45fd-ba81-18f17f763a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Alcatraz Island £111 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mix-save-san-francisco-grand-city-tour-alcatraz-island.a472754.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) £69 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) [See all activities in San Rafael](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gerstle Park ![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 £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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! (5,234 reviews) We arrived early and was able to get an early check in. Checkout was a breeze. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) ![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 £136 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £155 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,982 reviews) Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £103 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,372 reviews) there should be a welcome drinks. water so expensive .the time we arrived at the hotel we are really so thirsty buy anyway ,its business anyway Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) ![Comfort Inn by the Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5984/d439a184_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn by the Bay 2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £89 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews) For my first time visiting San Francisco, this place was the best! My view was beautiful, the room was great, and everyone here was very helpful. I’m very grateful for Jonathan and everyone there helping us. The food options around us were great as well! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=5984&PinnedHotelID=5984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) ![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/5ee1ba27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco 424 Clay St San Francisco CA £100 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,950 reviews) Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=912982&PinnedHotelID=912982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944335156291006464) [See all 3,777 properties in Gerstle Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=944335156291006464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Downtown-San-Rafael.dx944334058949931008) ![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) ### Picnic Valley While there might not be top attractions in Picnic Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Picnic-Valley.dx553248635976470347) ![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) ### Fairhills When in Fairhills, you can plan a visit to Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Fairhills.dx984038663904428032) ![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) ### Francisco Boulevard West While there might not be top attractions in Francisco Boulevard West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Francisco-Boulevard-West.dx984039600677060608) ![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) ### Bret Harte Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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