Los Ranchitos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Los Ranchitos
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dominican University of California
Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
San Francisco Guided City Tour with Alcatraz Island
Our pick of the best Los Ranchitos Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Soma House
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Los Ranchitos
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.
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.
Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.
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.
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.
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.
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Sonoma Raceway
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- Ghirardelli Square
- Palace of Fine Arts
- San Francisco City Hall
- California Academy of Sciences