Title: Sun Valley Travel Guide: Best of Sun Valley, San Rafael Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sun Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Sun-Valley-Hotels.d984038604286595072.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)[Sun Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sun-Valley.d984038604286595072.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sun Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sun-Valley.d984038604286595072.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sun Valley Travel Guide ## San Rafael ## Visit Sun Valley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Rafael travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael.dx9924) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mission San Rafael Arcangel](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) ![Marin County Civic Center](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) ![China Camp State Park](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) #### 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peacock-Gap-Golf-Club-San-Rafael.d6335113.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marin-County-Civic-Center-Farmers-Market-San-Rafael.d6334911.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 £90 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 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 £64 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details) ![San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/854629/7d9f21f8-a515-409c-9706-dabbd5ccd65d.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) ![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 £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mix-save-san-francisco-grand-city-tour-alcatraz-island.a472754.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 £94 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) ![Combo image of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/433854/abdc9d2e-0c86-4ea3-95aa-cee97475caea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit Alcatraz + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (2-Day) £109 per traveller **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-alcatraz-golden-gate-bridge-bike-tour-2-day.a433854.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 Sun Valley ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £117 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,481 reviews) Room was clean and well-appointed. Hotel is convenient to places I needed too go. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA £132 2 May - 3 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,942 reviews) I don’t believe the room was worth the price. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £154 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,366 reviews) We stayed here twice on our trip. The hotel is beautiful as are the rooms. Nice ambiance and the outdoor fire pits are really nice as is the pool. Buffet breakfast was amazing, best of any hotel we have ever stayed at, with virtually any fresh food you can think of. Get there before 8AM or you will ... Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA £84 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julian 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA £99 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (697 reviews) Listing said breakfast included however they only offered muffins and coffee. They said they did not have eggs and yogurt during our stay. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23800/ba0da8d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA £118 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (4,425 reviews) Friendly Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=23800&PinnedHotelID=23800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984038604286595072) [See all 3,640 properties in Sun Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=984038604286595072) 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-West-End.dx553248635976472269) ![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 History Museum, 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) ### Lincoln While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Lincoln.dx984038753721253888) ![Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944335156291006464/bef904b1-a8eb-422f-9616-6f34fd87c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gerstle Park While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-Gerstle-Park.dx944335156291006464) ![Sunset light shines on the historic Spanish Colonial mission and downtown skyline of San Rafael, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944334058949931008/44f72a29-9956-4df2-b60f-b1f19354bdd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Rafael While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards. 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