Downtown San Rafael, CA

San Rafael

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

Popular places to visit

Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

5/5(6 reviews)

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
Marin History Museum. A very eager volunteer insisted I come in. Learned that the building is the Boyd family gatehouse, circa 1890s.

Marin History Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marin History Museum during your trip to San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

Marin History Museum
Spire and fountain which are located in an outdoor space that is off the employee cafeteria area.

Marin County Civic Center

4/5(5 reviews)

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
Sunrise over San Pablo Bay at China Camp State Park. #HikingTheGlobe #Hiking #Camping #CAStateParks

China Camp State Park

Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities like hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.

China Camp State Park

Falkirk Cultural Center

After visiting Falkirk Cultural Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Falkirk Cultural Center

Classic Billiards

Enjoy an outing to Classic Billiards during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

Classic Billiards

Things to do

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

￥14,277
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Red wood trees in Muir Woods, San Francisco

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

￥19,987
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

￥21,253
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
Muir Woods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

￥2,553
per traveler
Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour
2hr - SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay

￥22,392
per adult
SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay
Sailing Across the Golden Gate Bridge

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

￥22,392
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
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Downtown San Rafael 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 ￥19,843 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥19,843
￥23,355 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,695 reviews)
"Overall, my experience at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway was mixed. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff inside the hotel were friendly and helpful during our stay. However, we had an issue with the security outside late at night. We came back around 2 a.m. and didn’t realize we needed ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is ￥20,624 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
￥20,624
￥24,274 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,779 reviews)
"A good stay. I travel a lot to the SF area. This was a big nightly price for me, much more than I usually choose to pay. It was nice but it was a lot per night."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is ￥17,321 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥17,321
￥19,954 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,552 reviews)
"Room was clean, and pool was nice and well-maintained. There is construction happening nearby, but the outdoor walking paths near the marina are lovely. My kids loved the free cookies. There is also free street parking across the street from the hotel."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
The price is ￥35,243 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
￥35,243
￥47,682 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
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 Oct 13, 2025

Fairmont 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 ￥19,873 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
￥19,873
￥29,595 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
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 Oct 18, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

5 out of 5
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA
The price is ￥41,884 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
￥41,884
￥57,252 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Need additional filtered water in room (especially if want it used in coffee machines) and better coffee offered (latter as exists in lower-end hotels, even out of state). Thx!"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Claremont Resort & Club
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Rafael

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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
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Montecito-Happy Valley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montecito-Happy Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Montecito-Happy Valley
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Bret Harte

While there might not be top attractions in Bret Harte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Bret Harte
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Los Ranchitos

When in Los Ranchitos, you can plan a visit to Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Los Ranchitos

Downtown San Rafael, CA