Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide

San Rafael

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

Popular places to visit

Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

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.

Mission San Rafael Arcangel
Marin History Museum

Marin History Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Marin History Museum in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Marin History Museum
Marin County Civic Center

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.

Marin County Civic Center
China Camp State Park

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.

China Camp State Park

Falkirk Cultural Center

After visiting Falkirk Cultural Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Falkirk Cultural Center

Classic Billiards

Enjoy an outing to Classic Billiards during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Classic Billiards

Things to do

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

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

฿3,112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Muir Woods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

฿556
per traveller
Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

฿3,275
per adult
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge
Red wood trees in Muir Woods, San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

฿4,356
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Muir Redwoods Guided Tour from San Francisco

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

฿3,144
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance

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

฿4,586
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
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Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,848 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,848
฿4,529 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,594 reviews)
"great！"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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 ฿4,451 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,451
฿6,571 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (6,624 reviews)
"What you expect for a highly rated hotel"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 ฿4,118 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,118
฿4,847 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (4,392 reviews)
"Beds great transport easy and surrounding Restraunt s were good. Close to the warf, china town and japan town. As well as the sirloin."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,376
฿5,041 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,189 reviews)
"The staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿5,209 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,209
฿7,651 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,785 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,490 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,490
฿6,500 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
"Mark Hopkins is a classic for a reason. Never misses in cleanliness, customer service, comfort, or safety. Great hotel in a wonderful city that is absolutely and noticeably on a rebound. SF is back. Visit. Enjoy."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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
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Montecito-Happy Valley

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

Montecito-Happy Valley
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Bret Harte

Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bret Harte
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Los Ranchitos

Los Ranchitos 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.

Los Ranchitos

Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide