West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

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.

Dominican University of California

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.

Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

Activities

Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$183
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
entering the Muir Woods through a wooden path in San Francisco

Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)

AU$151
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)
San Francisco Love Bus tour

San Francisco Love Tour

AU$130
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Love Tour
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

AU$151
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour
Combo image of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz

2-Day, 2-Tour Alcatraz & Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

AU$188
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
2-Day, 2-Tour Alcatraz & Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best West End 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$238 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$238
per night
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (4,707 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay — the hotel had a welcoming atmosphere and the amenities were nice. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that stood out was that it wasn’t quite as clean as I expected (a bit of dust and a few missed spots). Other than that, it was a good experience, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$247 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$247
per night
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (2,783 reviews)
"Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$478 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$478
per night
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)
"Obviously, this is a historic, classic, original Fairmont hotel. Friendly staffs, and great services. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this property. Firmaont San Francisco, enough said."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AU$203 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$203
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,559 reviews)
"Friendly and accommodating staff"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

4 out of 5
555 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$298 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$298
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,450 reviews)
"Nice hotel, smart area, super clean room, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
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$257 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$257
per night
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (7,027 reviews)
"I can't speak to whether it's healthy or not, but plentiful and plenty of options and it was nice to have an included breakfast. Not typical in US hotels"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

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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
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Downtown San Rafael

While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum.

Downtown San Rafael
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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
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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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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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