Guidebook for San Rafael

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Guidebook for San Rafael

Food Scene

Great fresh sushi in an intimate setting
12 locals recommend
Sushi 69
69 Center Blvd
12 locals recommend
Great fresh sushi in an intimate setting
Great downtown San Rafael breakfast joint- but it's cash only!
18 locals recommend
Theresa & Johnny's Comfort Food
817 4th St
18 locals recommend
Great downtown San Rafael breakfast joint- but it's cash only!
On a sunny day the deck cannot be beat for cocktails and appetizers.
76 locals recommend
Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main St
76 locals recommend
On a sunny day the deck cannot be beat for cocktails and appetizers.
Great Puerto Rican food- dine in or get it to go. Everything is delicious.
226 locals recommend
Sol Food
903 Lincoln Ave
226 locals recommend
Great Puerto Rican food- dine in or get it to go. Everything is delicious.
Grab a coffee and take a stroll down the lovely San Anselmo Avenue. There's great music on the weekends.
15 locals recommend
The Coffee Roastery
701 San Anselmo Ave
15 locals recommend
Grab a coffee and take a stroll down the lovely San Anselmo Avenue. There's great music on the weekends.
Delicious Italian fare.
59 locals recommend
Sorella Caffe
107 Bolinas Rd
59 locals recommend
Delicious Italian fare.
Get a bag of the freshest ground organic and fair trade coffee, or get one to go.
Weaver's Coffee & Tea - San Rafael Cafe
40 Louise St
Get a bag of the freshest ground organic and fair trade coffee, or get one to go.
Eat outside in the Marin Country Mart for organic and fresh California cuisine.
52 locals recommend
Farmshop
2233 Larkspur Landing Cir
52 locals recommend
Eat outside in the Marin Country Mart for organic and fresh California cuisine.
Stop in for a coffee, a quiche or delectable baked goods.
77 locals recommend
Rustic Bakery
2017 Larkspur Landing Cir
77 locals recommend
Stop in for a coffee, a quiche or delectable baked goods.
Hands down one of the best quick organic breakfast stops around. Dine inside or out, or get your food to go. Kid friendly too.
60 locals recommend
M.H.Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo Ave
60 locals recommend
Hands down one of the best quick organic breakfast stops around. Dine inside or out, or get your food to go. Kid friendly too.
Enjoy hose made specialty donuts and delicious local Equator coffee. A great spot for kids and donut lovers of all ages.
28 locals recommend
Johnny Doughnuts
1617 4th St
28 locals recommend
Enjoy hose made specialty donuts and delicious local Equator coffee. A great spot for kids and donut lovers of all ages.
Delicious new French restaurant serving a pretty wide selection of wines. The French Onion soup is a favorite.
15 locals recommend
Le Comptoir
1301 4th St
15 locals recommend
Delicious new French restaurant serving a pretty wide selection of wines. The French Onion soup is a favorite.

Entertainment & Activities

Great museum to take the children for a day of adventure and activities. The Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point and Fort Baker views aren't bad either.
85 locals recommend
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd
85 locals recommend
Great museum to take the children for a day of adventure and activities. The Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point and Fort Baker views aren't bad either.
Great hiking spot and easy to traverse by the older kids.
25 locals recommend
Phoenix Lake
25 locals recommend
Great hiking spot and easy to traverse by the older kids.
Great local kid's park.
Sun Valley Park
144 Solano St
Great local kid's park.
Organic and locally sourced ingredients are used in this locals-favorite ice cream shop.
70 locals recommend
Fairfax Scoop
63 Broadway
70 locals recommend
Organic and locally sourced ingredients are used in this locals-favorite ice cream shop.
Great local pool with a walk-in pool with sprayers for the little ones.
Hamilton Community Pool
203 El Bonito Dr
Great local pool with a walk-in pool with sprayers for the little ones.
Great park with a public pool and tennis courts, as well as a shaded play area for the kids.
Marinwood Park
2291-2299 Las Gallinas Ave
Great park with a public pool and tennis courts, as well as a shaded play area for the kids.

Sightseeing

Easy access to the beach and the mammal center.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
194 locals recommend
Easy access to the beach and the mammal center.
See the spectacular redwoods.
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
660 locals recommend
See the spectacular redwoods.
Catch the ferry from Tiburon for a great day of hiking with the most spectacular views.
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main Street
107 locals recommend
Catch the ferry from Tiburon for a great day of hiking with the most spectacular views.
Walk or bike the bridge for great views of the city, bay, ocean and Sausalito.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
Walk or bike the bridge for great views of the city, bay, ocean and Sausalito.
Visit our historic Mission
12 locals recommend
Church of Saint Raphael
1104 Fifth Ave
12 locals recommend
Visit our historic Mission
See all of Marin County from the loveliest of vantage points.
226 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais
226 locals recommend
See all of Marin County from the loveliest of vantage points.

Essentials

Eat local and organic veggies and fruits, and prepared foods from this wonderful grocery store.
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd St
54 locals recommend
Eat local and organic veggies and fruits, and prepared foods from this wonderful grocery store.
Small local market perfect for a nights dinner, delicious deli offerings, and miscellaneous supplies.
Andy's Sun Valley Market
2202 Fifth Ave
Small local market perfect for a nights dinner, delicious deli offerings, and miscellaneous supplies.
Be mindful of the hours- this one closes at 9:00 pm
53 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
337 3rd St
53 locals recommend
Be mindful of the hours- this one closes at 9:00 pm
Closes at 9 pm.
31 locals recommend
United Markets
515 3rd St
31 locals recommend
Closes at 9 pm.
Best option for shopping before a late night arrival as its open until midnight. Its not in the ideal neighborhood at late night.
15 locals recommend
Safeway
700 B St
15 locals recommend
Best option for shopping before a late night arrival as its open until midnight. Its not in the ideal neighborhood at late night.

Arts & Culture

Take in a movie in the park under the stars in the summer months.
Creek Park
634 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Take in a movie in the park under the stars in the summer months.

Everything Else

Great park for a day visit, a picnic or a barbecue.
87 locals recommend
China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap Trail
87 locals recommend
Great park for a day visit, a picnic or a barbecue.
Has a beach, a pool, picnic tables and great for kids.
14 locals recommend
McNears Beach County Park
201 Cantera Way
14 locals recommend
Has a beach, a pool, picnic tables and great for kids.
Convenient and reliable transport into San Francisco.
30 locals recommend
Sausalito Southern Marin County Terminal station
30 locals recommend
Convenient and reliable transport into San Francisco.
Take a reliable and convenient bus into San Francisco for day trips.
9 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
1011 Andersen Dr
9 locals recommend
Take a reliable and convenient bus into San Francisco for day trips.
If you are traveling with a pet, this is a great spot to put him/her up for the night or for daycare.
Park-A-Pup Kennels
58 Gary Pl
If you are traveling with a pet, this is a great spot to put him/her up for the night or for daycare.

Drinks & Nightlife

Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead owns this place and frequently drops in for gigs. Nice music venue with food and full bar.
98 locals recommend
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Dr
98 locals recommend
Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead owns this place and frequently drops in for gigs. Nice music venue with food and full bar.