San Rafael, CA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in San Rafael

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Terra Linda

Discover the Mall at Northgate, Marin County's only enclosed mall, featuring a 15-screen theater complex and anchor tenants like Macy's. Nearby, admire the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center building.

Terra Linda
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Downtown San Rafael

While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.

Downtown San Rafael
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Country Club

While Country Club might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin Country Mart.

Country Club
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Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Gerstle Park
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Picnic Valley

Though Picnic Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Picnic Valley
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West End

West End might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West End
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 SAR 559 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
SAR 559
SAR 658 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (3,977 reviews)
"School recital. SFCM"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 SAR 506 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 506
SAR 750 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (6,440 reviews)
"Excellent check in service by Quinn."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 571 per night from May 29 to May 30
SAR 571
SAR 671 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,419 reviews)
"Nice room with nice staff."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Pets/Electric Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Pets/Electric Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
San Rafael
Stay at this apartment in San Rafael. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions Marin ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Great little spot!
"This is a cute/romantic little place that sleeps 2 comfortably. We loved the jacuzzi & sauna, and the neighborhood was pretty quiet. Lots of nice plants on the back patio, with a table and bench. Theres a beautiful tree growing over the house in the backyard and you can see through the skylight over ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Pets/Electric Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
Spacious Hillside Sanctuary Among the Trees 5 Bedrooms
Spacious Hillside Sanctuary Among the Trees 5 Bedrooms
San Rafael
Stay at this vacation home in San Rafael. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Exceeded our expectations!
"This amazing home in the trees exceeded our expectations. With spectacular views and quality interiors it provided a great retreat for our entire family (7 of us) to comfortably relax and enjoy all that it had to offer. The two large bedroom suites were amazing, along with the other well appointed ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Spacious Hillside Sanctuary Among the Trees 5 Bedrooms
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,711 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Rafael

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
83
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
119
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
48
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

San Rafael area.. people was nice.. place was no crowd like San Francisco.. Great place for visit.. M. S. Li

5/5 - Excellent

ScarletB.

Terrapin Crossroads is a big asset :) Nice cafe’s...

3/5 - Okay

Carlota

I like the mission.

3/5 - Okay

RL

It's a smaller, sleepier town than I expected. I was in the area to visit Muir Woods.

5/5 - Excellent

"D"

Marin County, Bay Area, wonderful place with so much to see and do ... and with such beauty. Just don't stay at the hotel while under construction. Come back after and it will be delightfully worth it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Its the bay!