Downtown San Rafael Travel Guide

San Rafael

Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring religious elements and a statue or sculpture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a statue or sculpture
Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.

Mission San Rafael Arcangel
Marin History Museum

Marin History Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Marin History Museum in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Marin History Museum
Marin County Civic Center

Marin County Civic Center

After visiting Marin County Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Marin County Civic Center
China Camp State Park

China Camp State Park

Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities such as hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.

China Camp State Park

Falkirk Cultural Center

After visiting Falkirk Cultural Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Falkirk Cultural Center

Classic Billiards

Enjoy an outing to Classic Billiards during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Classic Billiards

Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,258 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹11,258
₹13,251 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,888 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,023 per night from 2 May to 3 May
₹11,023
₹16,494 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,359 reviews)
"Location, Location and Location!!!"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
4 out of 5
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹12,952 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹12,952
₹18,455 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,412 reviews)
Cool old place.
"Room was a bit small and “mid” - but it’s an old hotel. Bar was awesome. Coffee in the room was meh."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹8,383 per night from 4 May to 5 May
₹8,383
₹9,892 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,691 reviews)
"Everything great."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹9,719 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹9,719
₹11,439 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,346 reviews)
"The property is very confusing. Trying to find anything from the swimming pool is almost impossible. If it wasn’t for the Awesome staff that works here I would’ve given this the stars but they have the best staff that I’ve dealt with at a hotel. Very nice and friendly and understanding. The rooms ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹9,350 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹9,350
₹14,555 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
"My room was nice with the exception of my pillows on the bed was musty. Two out of the four pillows had a very bad musty odor."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Rafael

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Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gerstle Park
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Picnic Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Picnic Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Picnic Valley
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West End

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West End and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center.

West End
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Montecito-Happy Valley

While Montecito-Happy Valley isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Montecito-Happy Valley
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Bret Harte

Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bret Harte
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Los Ranchitos

Los Ranchitos might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Ranchitos

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