Places to go in San Rafael

Food & Drink

Aroma Cafe

Bright, casual coffee shop offering breakfast, sandwiches & Middle Eastern plates amid local art.

1122 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Nightlife

Barrel House Tavern

Sleek eatery on the bay serves New American fare & creative cocktails in a former ferry terminal.

660 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

Food & Drink

Café Arrivederci

Italian comfort food & an extensive wine list in a homey eatery with a spacious patio seating area.

11 G St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

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

Outdoors

Dipsea Trail Head

98 Cascade Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Food & Drink

Double Rainbow @ Autistry Studios

850 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Nightlife

Fieldwork Corte Madera

107 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925, USA

Nightlife

Flatiron

Sports bar offering upscale pub grub & rotating brews in a rustic space with TVs & arcade games.

724 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Food & Drink

Garden Cafe

Down-to-earth eatery with patio seating specializing in breakfast, casual fare & weekend brunch.

718 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Food & Drink

Gaspare's Pizzeria Ristorante

Cozy, family-run Italian spot serving specialty pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus homemade cheesecake.

200 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

Outdoors

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

Food & Drink

Himalayan Kitchen

227 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Nightlife

Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden

Hip skateboard & surf shop offering gear, attire & accessories, plus lessons & community activities.

254 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Food & Drink

Il Davide

Italian restaurant serving refined Tuscan fare including lunch specials amid lively atmosphere.

901 A St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Outdoors

Lagoon Park

160 Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

Food & Drink

Le Chalet Basque Restaurant

Warm, rustic spot highlighting Basque cuisine from France & Spain plus outdoor patio seating.

405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

Arts & Culture

Marin Art and Garden Center

Box 437, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957, USA

Outdoors

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

Food & Drink

Miracle Mile Cafe

Family-owned neighborhood nook preparing organic American & Peruvian recipes for breakfast & lunch.

2130 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Shopping

Montecito Plaza

Large shopping center offering a variety of retail shops, dining & spa services.

209-471 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Sports & Recreation

Mount Tamalpais East Peak

Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.

Old Railroad Grade Trail, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Outdoors

Mount Tamalpais Watershed

Protected mountain area with streams, redwood & fir forests & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

49 Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930, USA

Outdoors

Paradise Beach Park

Waterside park in a residential neighborhood, offering views, picnic lawns, a fishing pier & beach.

3450 Paradise Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA

Outdoors

Piper Park

250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur, CA 94939, USA