Southeast San Rafael Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast San Rafael
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peacock Gap Golf Club
Play a round of golf in San Rafael at Peacock Gap Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the marina and lush forest in the area.
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
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Our pick of the best Southeast San Rafael Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This is our second time staying at this hotel, and we'll continue to stay here when we are back in SF. All of the staff we interacted with were extremely friendly. The hotel offers great city views, and the rooms are clean with modern amenities. The Hotel is in great locaton, with grocery stores, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everyone was kind and very helpful. The room was spotless when we checked in. Only stayed 2 nights so we didn’t have our room cleaned.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The staff was excellent, no doubt about that. But the condition of the rooms was a different story… the first room we got had a sewage smell. Was transferred to a different room but there also was a musky/moldy smell it gave me bad allergies. The rooms/carpets are just really old. I dont think the ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The fire pit in the patio was a very nice touch.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything is close from the hotel if you like to walk. And you can leave the car on the garage.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southeast San Rafael
California Park
While California Park isn't home to many top sights, Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart 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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
Bret Harte
Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Francisco Boulevard West
While there might not be top attractions in Francisco Boulevard West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Peacock Gap Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
