Picnic Valley Travel Guide
San Rafael
Visit Picnic Valley
Things to do

Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

Visit Alcatraz + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (2-Day)

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
Top hotels in Picnic Valley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everyone was helpful from the desk to the restaurant. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We stay here a lot and love the place!!!!"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"This is my go-to hotel whenever I travel to San Francisco. I love the location and how easily accessible it is by public transit. The rooms are spacious and clean. However, I’ve noticed that the front-desk staff can sometimes seem overwhelmed and less responsive to guests’ concerns than they should ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Where to stay in Picnic Valley
Southeast San Rafael
While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.

Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and American Legion Log Cabin are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dominican
While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lucas Valley-Marinwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Marin County Civic Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.





