San Rafael Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring religious elements and a statue or sculpture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a statue or sculpture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in San Rafael

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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.

Terra Linda
Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown San Rafael

While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.

Downtown San Rafael
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Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gerstle Park
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Country Club

While Country Club may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin Country Mart.

Country Club
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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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Picnic Valley
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West End

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West End and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.

West End
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is £110 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£110
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (4,224 reviews)
"Great location with plenty of restaurants nearby within walking distance, friendly staff, easy check in and express check out was available as our flight home was at 6am. We booked one of their corner rooms which was newly renovated and had an amazing view. We were very happy with everything and ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is £155 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£155
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (6,518 reviews)
Great place!
"Great hotel, awesome location and good breakfast. Would definitely return. Very clean as well"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
The price is £60 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£60
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
Pride weekend
"I was very pleased with our stay. Great location everything is very close such as coffee shops, boutique stores, restaurants, and local liquor stores. Very close to Chinatown, union square, and DTSF."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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.
Mid-Century Eichler - Explore San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin in Style
Mid-Century Eichler - Explore San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin in Style
San Rafael, CA
Stay at this apartment in San Rafael. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions American Legion Log Cabin and San ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Beautiful room, well set up, well maintained, lots of fun 1950s features. Enjoyable place and helpful host."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Mid-Century Eichler - Explore San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin in Style
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,753 reviews)
"This hotel is a little dated but it is in an excellent location - only one block to the Alameda beach and shoreline. Plenty of dining options within walking distance. Located in a safe quiet area with awesome views of SF just steps away! Great value for the money."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
San Francisco, California
Stay at this guesthouse in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Oracle Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Great Value for the City!
"We stayed one night here since we needed to be close to the airport for our ladt night.Centrally located and short walk to China Town and Fishermans Wharf. Cool artwork in the room plus the overall accommodation definitely give a NYC vibe - definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
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.

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