Guidebook for San Rafael

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Guidebook for San Rafael

Drinks & Nightlife

Founded by Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh, this restaurant & music venue offers farm-to-table fare.
98 locals recommend
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Dr
98 locals recommend
Founded by Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh, this restaurant & music venue offers farm-to-table fare.
"Trendy nightspot & bar for live music from regional & touring acts alongside typical bar eats."
8 locals recommend
George's Nightclub
842 4th St
8 locals recommend
"Trendy nightspot & bar for live music from regional & touring acts alongside typical bar eats."
Contemporary supper club with a Creole-influenced American menu & an eclectic lineup of live music.
18 locals recommend
Fenix Restaurant and Bar
919 4th St
18 locals recommend
Contemporary supper club with a Creole-influenced American menu & an eclectic lineup of live music.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful walk through ancient redwoods.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
660 locals recommend
Beautiful walk through ancient redwoods.
Lots of beautiful trails ranging from Redwood forests to hilltops with ocean views.
226 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais
226 locals recommend
Lots of beautiful trails ranging from Redwood forests to hilltops with ocean views.
Beautiful hike around Phoenix Lake. Very close to this listing.
25 locals recommend
Phoenix Lake
25 locals recommend
Beautiful hike around Phoenix Lake. Very close to this listing.
Quiet beach especially during the week.
170 locals recommend
Muir Beach
170 locals recommend
Quiet beach especially during the week.
Hiking trail to the beach.
10 locals recommend
Tennessee Valley Beach
10 locals recommend
Hiking trail to the beach.
"The Marin Headlands is a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, USA, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, which connects the two counties and peninsulas. The entire area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Headlands are famous for their views of the Bay Area, especially of the Golden Gate Bridge." Wikipedia
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
194 locals recommend
"The Marin Headlands is a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, USA, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, which connects the two counties and peninsulas. The entire area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Headlands are famous for their views of the Bay Area, especially of the Golden Gate Bridge." Wikipedia
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California, United States. As a national seashore, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as an important nature preserve. Wikipedia
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California, United States. As a national seashore, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as an important nature preserve. Wikipedia

Entertainment & Activities

Downtown San Rafael landmark, this independent film theatre was renovated from the 1920 Orpheus Theater. Great place to see a film.
38 locals recommend
Smith Rafael Film Center
1118 4th St
38 locals recommend
Downtown San Rafael landmark, this independent film theatre was renovated from the 1920 Orpheus Theater. Great place to see a film.

Essentials

15 locals recommend
Safeway
700 B St
15 locals recommend

Shopping

Good fresh produce and interesting local food, etc.
37 locals recommend
The Sunday Marin Farmers Market
3501 Civic Center Dr
37 locals recommend
Good fresh produce and interesting local food, etc.
A tourist attraction with shops and restaurants.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
317 locals recommend
A tourist attraction with shops and restaurants.

Getting Around

Very close and they will pick you up.
10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
536 Irwin St
10 locals recommend
Very close and they will pick you up.
31 locals recommend
San Rafael Transit Center station
31 locals recommend
Beautiful way to travel to San Francisco with views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
32 locals recommend
Golden Gate Ferry Larkspur Terminal
101 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
32 locals recommend
Beautiful way to travel to San Francisco with views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Scheduled bus service between Marin County and the San Francisco International Airport. Nice big comfortable buses and only 1.7 miles away.
13 locals recommend
Marin Airporter
1081 Andersen Dr
13 locals recommend
Scheduled bus service between Marin County and the San Francisco International Airport. Nice big comfortable buses and only 1.7 miles away.

Food Scene

Good food and opened late.
Yet Wah Restaurant
1238 4th St
Good food and opened late.
As they say, comfort food. Good for breakfast.
18 locals recommend
Theresa & Johnny's Comfort Food
817 4th St
18 locals recommend
As they say, comfort food. Good for breakfast.
Nice atmosphere. Good food.
16 locals recommend
My Thai Restaurant
1230 4th St
16 locals recommend
Nice atmosphere. Good food.
"Airy spot for Mediterranean fare, with a well-stocked wine cellar and popular take-out options."
46 locals recommend
Insalata's
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
46 locals recommend
"Airy spot for Mediterranean fare, with a well-stocked wine cellar and popular take-out options."
They deliver for when you arrive starving!
26 locals recommend
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
60 Morris St
26 locals recommend
They deliver for when you arrive starving!
Great food!! 'So if you’re in the Bay Area and find yourself craving a massive platter of Latin American rice and meat, I recommend you take the beautiful drive north up to San Rafael and appreciate Sol Food in all of its glory.' review Mike Winston
226 locals recommend
Sol Food
903 Lincoln Ave
226 locals recommend
Great food!! 'So if you’re in the Bay Area and find yourself craving a massive platter of Latin American rice and meat, I recommend you take the beautiful drive north up to San Rafael and appreciate Sol Food in all of its glory.' review Mike Winston
Authentic low-cost Mexican food. Speaking Spanish would be helpful.
El Palmar Restaurant & Market
757 Lincoln Ave
Authentic low-cost Mexican food. Speaking Spanish would be helpful.
22 locals recommend
Starbucks
777 Grand Ave
22 locals recommend