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Our top choices for San Rafael apartments

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, white sofas, and a large window with a view of greenery.

1. Luxury Mid-Century Suite with Views Near SF

Luxury Mid-Century Suite with Views Near SF
Terra Linda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Wonderful! We enjoyed our 4 nights! Perfect location."
United States
Jane K.
The price is ￥16,836
￥34,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Luxury Mid-Century Suite with Views Near SF
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Edwardian mansion in Marin overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Edwardian mansion in Marin overlooking San Francisco Bay.
California Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"Very cozy stay!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥15,989
￥35,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Edwardian mansion in Marin overlooking San Francisco Bay.
A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and bedroom.

3. Luxury Mid-Century Suite Near SF & Wine Country

Luxury Mid-Century Suite Near SF & Wine Country
Terra Linda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect spot for a quick trip to visit friends. Loved our stay!!"
United States
Kristin L.
The price is ￥16,836
￥35,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Luxury Mid-Century Suite Near SF & Wine Country
A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden fence, a tree, and a patio area.

4. Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge

Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
Terra Linda
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209 reviews)
"Wonderful, peaceful and relaxing stay."
United States
Amber
The price is ￥19,986
￥36,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge
A modern building with large windows overlooking a calm body of water and a distant shoreline.

5. Floating condo 'D' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay

Floating condo 'D' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay
Mill Valley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Amazing stay, nice and clean property, great view from the room! Conveniently located overall a fun experience."
United States
Sumer S.
The price is ￥18,467
￥43,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Floating condo 'D' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay
A covered patio area with a pergola supporting wisteria vines, a brick wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor space.

6. TRANQUIL MASTER SUITE studio with PRIVATE ENTRANCE in charming Fairfax

TRANQUIL MASTER SUITE studio with PRIVATE ENTRANCE in charming Fairfax
Fairfax
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Our host was wonderful! My family and friends unexpectedly ended up hanging out with her out on the back garden deck enjoying great conversation and good vino. Very nice time indeed!"
United States
daniel d.
The price is ￥24,116
￥36,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
TRANQUIL MASTER SUITE studio with PRIVATE ENTRANCE in charming Fairfax
A hotel reception area with a receptionist, a guest, and a child.

7. 1 Queen Bed | Motel 6 Pinole, CA

1 Queen Bed | Motel 6 Pinole, CA
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"The quiet atmosphere helped us sleep soundly while checking in was fast and simple without extra fuss."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥12,262
￥13,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
1 Queen Bed | Motel 6 Pinole, CA
A two-story cabin with a deck, surrounded by a natural landscape with hills and trees.

8. Sweeping Views, Private Deck, Outdoor Spa, Unit #2

Sweeping Views, Private Deck, Outdoor Spa, Unit #2
Nicasio
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Check in was very easy and the spot was truly unique and beautiful. There was a lot of privacy but the hosts were quite available if we had questions, etc. "
United States
Leslie
The price is ￥25,394
￥47,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Sweeping Views, Private Deck, Outdoor Spa, Unit #2
A modern multi-story building with large windows, a wooden exterior, and a dock extending into a body of water.

9. Floating condo 'A' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay.

Floating condo 'A' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay.
Mill Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"The host was excellent as was the support from VRBO. More specific directions/addresses would be helpful as well as the tides. Nice stay."
United States
Jerald R.
The price is ￥37,731
￥67,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Floating condo 'A' on Sausalito's Richardson Bay.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a potted plant, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Elevated Flat - Walk to Town - Casper King - Deck

Elevated Flat - Walk to Town - Casper King - Deck
Mill Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great stay! "
United States
Kyle B.
The price is ￥30,205
￥57,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Elevated Flat - Walk to Town - Casper King - Deck
An open patio with a covered seating area, a wooden deck, and a view into the house.

11. Bay Area Getaway - Walk to Downtown - Tesla Charger - Private Yard & Fire Pit

Bay Area Getaway - Walk to Downtown - Tesla Charger - Private Yard & Fire Pit
Downtown Mill Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"This was a perfect spot to be for my daughter’s wedding week and our first visit to Mill Valley. We loved the courtyard with the redwood overhang and easy strolls into town for coffee or dinner. Thank you!"
United States
Anne G.
The price is ￥52,704
￥86,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Bay Area Getaway - Walk to Downtown - Tesla Charger - Private Yard & Fire Pit
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with yellow chairs, and a gray couch.

12. Welcoming studio in El Cerrito for a cozy getaway

Welcoming studio in El Cerrito for a cozy getaway
El Cerrito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
" Centrally located was a real plus. The cottage was exceptionally clean and just perfect for what we needed. Also, very quiet at night."
United States
garet a.
The price is ￥15,172
￥38,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Welcoming studio in El Cerrito for a cozy getaway
Private kitchen

13. Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80

Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80
3.0 star property
Richmond Annex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Yes everything was good!"
United States
Nashira
The price is ￥15,109
￥30,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

14. Have a great time in Inverness !

Have a great time in Inverness !
Inverness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay. The property is very nice and the host is excellent 👍"
United States
Cornelius
The price is ￥22,839
￥40,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Have a great time in Inverness !
A backyard with a wooden bench and a stone wall.

15. Luxe modern Lagunitas studio at Samuel P Taylor

Luxe modern Lagunitas studio at Samuel P Taylor
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"The property was clean and peaceful, would recommend!"
United States
Leeson
The price is ￥35,975
￥57,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Luxe modern Lagunitas studio at Samuel P Taylor
A hotel reception area with a receptionist, a guest, and a child.

16. 1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge

1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"The bathtub was spacious, perfect for soaking after a day of sightseeing."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥12,721
￥14,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
1 Queen Bed | Mini Fridge
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. 1 Full Bed | ADA/RI Shower

1 Full Bed | ADA/RI Shower
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"The room was a good size for our group and the pool provided a nice place to unwind. Parking was convenient as well."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥12,262
￥13,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
1 Full Bed | ADA/RI Shower
A hotel reception area with a receptionist, a guest, and a child.

18. 2 Queen Beds | Micfridge

2 Queen Beds | Micfridge
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Beds were cozy overall, check-out was quick so we left on time ready for our next stop."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,027
￥14,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
2 Queen Beds | Micfridge
A hotel reception area with a receptionist, a guest, and a child.

19. 2 Full Beds | Mini Fridge

2 Full Beds | Mini Fridge
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Relaxing poolside spot made breaks enjoyable!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,027
￥14,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
2 Full Beds | Mini Fridge
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. 2 Full Beds | Deluxe, Mini Fridge

2 Full Beds | Deluxe, Mini Fridge
Pinole
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Quick stay here before hitting Fishermans Wharf, all went smooth and easy to find parking close by."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥13,334
￥14,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
2 Full Beds | Deluxe, Mini Fridge
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Learn more about San Rafael

Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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A long bridge spanning a body of water with mountains in the background during twilight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like to stay at an apartment in San Rafael?

You can search through 22 apartments in San Rafael for your trip. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to enjoy during your visit. Favorite places to explore include San Francisco Bay.

Are you thinking about an apartment instead of a traditional hotel?

An apartment is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room and comes with a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals. Apartments are ideal for families who want the conveniences of home, and also for couples looking for something with a more local feel.

What's the top apartment for a stay in San Rafael?

Hot Tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Massage Chair/Pets/ Fireplace/15 Min to Golden Gate Bridge: Neighborhood: Terra Linda. Includes free WiFi, outdoor space, and private yards. A hot tub and a sauna are on site. Marin Edwardian Mansion overlooking San Francisco Bay: Neighborhood: California Park. Free WiFi, private balconies, and separate dining areas are included. Onsite laundry facilities and a sauna are on site.

How many apartments can I expect to find in San Rafael?

Expedia has 22 apartments to book in San Rafael.

What will the weather be like when I travel to San Rafael?

Though weather is just one factor, it can really affect your travel plans, especially if you're planning an extended stay in San Rafael. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for San Rafael is 21 inches.

What should I see and do in San Rafael?

Travelers come to San Rafael for its restaurants and shops. San Francisco Bay and McNears Beach Country Park are a couple of lovely local spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas family-friendly attractions include Rebound Bookstore. You’ll find favorite places to visit like Muir Woods National Monument and Pier 39 in the larger area.

What's the best way to get to and around San Rafael?

Knowing a bit about the transportation options can save you time when you get to your destination. Fly into Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 25 mi (40.3 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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