Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide
San Rafael





Visit Downtown San Rafael
Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions
Things to do

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

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay
Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The breakfast was amazing and a great money saver. Location is perfect and very centrally located to everything along the piers. I do think the suite should have included the microwave. Instead we had to ask for one that cost an additional $20."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"No microphone in the room and make sure you ask that there will be no adjoining rooms if you don’t want one"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We stay hotel 4 days and overall our experience was excellent the staff were friendly and welcoming room was clean and comfortable and we truly enjoy our stay especially enjoyed time spending time at the bar while watching soccer There was just on unfortunate incident while enjoying my cocktails ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Clean room with very good location near Fisherman’s Wharf. Friendly, helpful staff."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"It was our 3rd time staying here. It's the only hotel I stay at when I come to SF. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and they make me feel welcomed, which hasn't always happened in the past with other hotel staff. Love they have they're own parking garage. We've never had issues with a brake ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Relatively short (15-20 min) & easy walk to the pier. Friendly staff. The reusable water bottles were a nice perk."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael

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.
Southeast San Rafael
While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
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 Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Marin County Civic Center.

Gerstle Park
While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Falkirk Cultural Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dominican
While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
