San Rafael, Marin County, CA
Places to go in San Rafael
9 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
China Camp State Park
Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

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Dipsea Trail Head
98 Cascade Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Gerstle Park
Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.
San Rafael Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

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Lagoon Park
160 Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

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McNears Beach Park
55-acre green space with picnic tables & tennis courts, plus a fishing pier, swimming pool & trails.
201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

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Mount Tamalpais Watershed
Protected mountain area with streams, redwood & fir forests & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
49 Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930, USA

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Paradise Beach Park
Waterside park in a residential neighborhood, offering views, picnic lawns, a fishing pier & beach.
3450 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA

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Piper Park
250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur, CA 94939, USA

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San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Nature reserve & hiking spot featuring trails, local wildlife & scenic views of the SF Bay.
San Rafael, CA 94901, USA