Guidebook for San Rafael
Sightseeing
Great for hiking and biking, Marshland and forest exploring. Just 5minute drive from house. :)
87 locals recommend
China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailGreat for hiking and biking, Marshland and forest exploring. Just 5minute drive from house. :)
World renowned Views of SF and the famous Golden Gate Bridge/ San Francisco Bay.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
World renowned Views of SF and the famous Golden Gate Bridge/ San Francisco Bay.
Amazing Views of Bay Area and the ocean - 1 of a kind and worth the drive up the mountain!!!
226 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais
Amazing Views of Bay Area and the ocean - 1 of a kind and worth the drive up the mountain!!!
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge15minutes from the house!
Everything Else
Built by Frank Lloyd Wright - famous architect. This building is said inspiration for Star Wars ships.
24 locals recommend
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center DrBuilt by Frank Lloyd Wright - famous architect. This building is said inspiration for Star Wars ships.
San Rafael
Cute downtown with restaurants and shops - just 4minutes to house!
Great indoor Mall - just 2-3minutes from house (but wouldn't know it!). Restaurants and shops - big names! :)
26 locals recommend
Northgate
5800 Northgate DrGreat indoor Mall - just 2-3minutes from house (but wouldn't know it!). Restaurants and shops - big names! :)
Mount Tamalpais
Incredible Mountain with views that will imprint forever!
Stinson Beach
Beach beach beach :)
Great for groups! Large lawns, pool, beach, bbq pits, snack shop.
14 locals recommend
McNears Beach County Park
201 Cantera WayGreat for groups! Large lawns, pool, beach, bbq pits, snack shop.
San Rafael Airport
400 Smith Ranch Road6minutes from house - private airport.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge15 minutes from the house. :)
Rescues, saves, and teaches the community of Marin wildlife.
37 locals recommend
The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker RdRescues, saves, and teaches the community of Marin wildlife.
WildCare
76 Albert Park LnTeaching and learning local wildlife hospital. Open to the public.
Popular wedding venue - great place to stroll. Open to public. 8-10minutes from the house. :)
12 locals recommend
Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake BlvdPopular wedding venue - great place to stroll. Open to public. 8-10minutes from the house. :)
Essentials
The Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market
1001 4th StLocal farm fresh goods.
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd StTrader Joe's
337 3rd StSafeway
950 Las Gallinas AveScotty's Market
620 Manuel T Freitas PkwyRite Aid
1500 Northgate Mallmedicine, makeup, convenience items
Walgreens
155 Northgate Onepharmacy and convenience items
Entertainment & Activities
6 minutes from house in beautiful valley - seamless pool with additional toddler area. BBQ pits.
Terra Linda Community Center and Pool
670 Del Ganado Rd6 minutes from house in beautiful valley - seamless pool with additional toddler area. BBQ pits.
McInnis Skatepark
310 Smith Ranch RdFree to the public.
Mini Golf and Golfing Range!
Great for all levels.
Perfect for groups!
10 locals recommend
McInnis Park Golf Center
350 Smith Ranch RdMini Golf and Golfing Range!
Great for all levels.
Perfect for groups!
Outdoor rink - open winter only. Check internet for hours. Northgate Ice skating, Nor cal, San Rafael, Ca.
NorCal Ice Holiday Ice Rink
5800 Northgate DrOutdoor rink - open winter only. Check internet for hours. Northgate Ice skating, Nor cal, San Rafael, Ca.
Drinks & Nightlife
Join Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family at this great Marin restaurant and entertainment venue!
98 locals recommend
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrJoin Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family at this great Marin restaurant and entertainment venue!
Food Scene
Places recommended near the Marin Vista Retreat Home.
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveAmazing food!
Black Bear Diner
6255 Commerce Blvd
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Outside seating as well.
Located in West Marin, about 26minutes from House, this is a classic marin location - with dining, nightlife scene (check the website for whats occuring/bands, etc) Highly recommend. Make reservations!
39 locals recommend
Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdLocated in West Marin, about 26minutes from House, this is a classic marin location - with dining, nightlife scene (check the website for whats occuring/bands, etc) Highly recommend. Make reservations!
Go for the famous wineries (Mondavi, etc), and exceptional culinary experiences!
219 locals recommend
Napa Valley
Go for the famous wineries (Mondavi, etc), and exceptional culinary experiences!
Parks & Nature
Amazing National Park with incredible Views of SF Bay area in a natural forest setting. Mt biking, hiking, bouldering, you name it!
91 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3801 Panoramic HighwayAmazing National Park with incredible Views of SF Bay area in a natural forest setting. Mt biking, hiking, bouldering, you name it!
McInnis County Park
310 Smith Ranch RdGo along Marin hills and Marshlands - Great for birding and nature exploring.