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

Red wood trees in Muir Woods, San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

AU$201
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

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

AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

AU$151
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$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
Sailing Across the Golden Gate Bridge

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

AU$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour

San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour

AU$361
per adult
San Francisco City Sights Seaplane Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Rafael Hotel Deals

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$199 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$199
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (4,659 reviews)
"Nice view in corner room"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$227 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$227
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,853 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and neat. Uber or Lyft were used to get around the city when walking was too far from the hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 AU$314 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$314
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (6,937 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$190 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$190
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,646 reviews)
"깨끗하고 조용하고 좋습니다"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$244 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$244
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (2,734 reviews)
"Small room, otherwise nice property."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$425 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$425
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,922 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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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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