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

Electric Bike Tour De San Francisco

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Tiburon: Guided Walking Tour - From the Railroad to Today
Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything was great! Super comfortable beds and rooms. Beautiful view. I had to do some work and the view made working a pleasure. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Coffee house in lobby opens at 5:30a. Location was close to everything. Parking was way reasonable compared to other hotels. My go ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Staff was helpful Breakfast line was long but quick and food was pretty good"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Nice place, very expensive, staff were great"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael
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.
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.

Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but American Legion Log Cabin and Marin County Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
