San Rafael · Marin County, CA
Things to do alone in San Rafael
Scout analyzed 30 San Rafael places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.
Places analyzed
30
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Garden Cafe
Down-to-earth eatery with patio seating specializing in breakfast, casual fare & weekend brunch.
Nightlife
Fieldwork Corte Madera
Outdoors
McNears Beach Park
55-acre green space with picnic tables & tennis courts, plus a fishing pier, swimming pool & trails.
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.
Food & Drink
Miracle Mile Cafe
Family-owned neighborhood nook preparing organic American & Peruvian recipes for breakfast & lunch.
Shopping
The Village at Corte Madera
High-end department stores, brand-name shops & dining set amid landscaped pedestrian walkways.
Outdoors
Piper Park
Outdoors
Lagoon Park
Outdoors
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Nature reserve & hiking spot featuring trails, local wildlife & scenic views of the SF Bay.
Food & Drink
The Coffee Roastery
Food & Drink
Gaspare's Pizzeria Ristorante
Cozy, family-run Italian spot serving specialty pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus homemade cheesecake.
Outdoors
China Camp State Park
Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Food & Drink
Café Arrivederci
Italian comfort food & an extensive wine list in a homey eatery with a spacious patio seating area.
Sports & Recreation
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.
Food & Drink
Himalayan Kitchen
Nightlife
Barrel House Tavern
Sleek eatery on the bay serves New American fare & creative cocktails in a former ferry terminal.
Food & Drink
Ristorante La Toscana
Well-established eatery providing classic Italian cooking near the Marin Civic Center.
Food & Drink
Double Rainbow @ Autistry Studios
Outdoors
Paradise Beach Park
Waterside park in a residential neighborhood, offering views, picnic lawns, a fishing pier & beach.
Food & Drink
Sana'a Cafe
Food & Drink
Sol Food
Casual eatery serving traditional Puerto Rican fare in a contemporary, plant-filled space.
Food & Drink
Aroma Cafe
Bright, casual coffee shop offering breakfast, sandwiches & Middle Eastern plates amid local art.
Nightlife
Flatiron
Sports bar offering upscale pub grub & rotating brews in a rustic space with TVs & arcade games.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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