San Rafael · Marin County, CA
Outdoors in San Rafael
Scout analyzed 31 San Rafael places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
31
Matches
10
Typical spend
$0
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Pickleweed Park
Pickleweed Park is a free city park suitable for family outings or a solo walk, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It's a good spot for some outdoor time, especially on a sunny weekend.
Outdoors
Mount Tamalpais Watershed
Protected mountain area with streams, redwood & fir forests & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Outdoors
Gerstle Park
Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.
Outdoors
Piper Park
Outdoors
Lagoon Park
Outdoors
McNears Beach Park
55-acre green space with picnic tables & tennis courts, plus a fishing pier, swimming pool & trails.
Outdoors
China Camp State Park
Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Outdoors
Paradise Beach Park
Waterside park in a residential neighborhood, offering views, picnic lawns, a fishing pier & beach.
Outdoors
Dipsea Trail Head
Outdoors
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Nature reserve & hiking spot featuring trails, local wildlife & scenic views of the SF Bay.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 10 of the 31 analyzed San Rafael places fit outdoors.
- 100% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful.
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