Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes 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

Activities

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

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

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour

Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour

AU$470
per adult
Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

AU$153
per adult
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge
Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance

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

AU$214
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
Red wood trees in Muir Woods, San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

AU$204
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

AU$1,406
per traveller
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals

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 AU$271 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$271
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,681 reviews)
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"Location is perfect. Good large size rooms. Getting tired needs a face lift. Air conditioning didnt work as it should. Never managed to get it fixed although i do believe it was looked at. No showers at the pool so couldn't have a shower before a 13 hour flight at 10pm. BUT location location location. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$368 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$368
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,809 reviews)
"Good location and very beautiful lobby"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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 AU$218 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$218
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,430 reviews)
"Great deal"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$251
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,646 reviews)
"Clean,convenient and friendly staffs"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$236
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,651 reviews)
"The property was great."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$290 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$290
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,070 reviews)
"Overall a very good stay experience and Nice staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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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

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