Guidebook for San Rafael
Sightseeing
Fun little park in San Anselmo to relax, drink a coffee, and people watch while sharing the scene with Yoda and Indiana Jones.
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Imagination Park
541 4th StFun little park in San Anselmo to relax, drink a coffee, and people watch while sharing the scene with Yoda and Indiana Jones.
Fun town and home to several trails, beaches, and the infamous Pt. Reyes Light House with fabulous views.
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Point Reyes Station
Fun town and home to several trails, beaches, and the infamous Pt. Reyes Light House with fabulous views.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeA fun 1.5 mile walk across history.
Great little town in the wine country to grab a bite, have another glass of wine, and do some shopping.
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Healdsburg
Great little town in the wine country to grab a bite, have another glass of wine, and do some shopping.
Food Scene
Urban Remedy
34 Miller AveFabulous, fresh-squeezed juices and healthy snacks/meals.
Fun, lively atmosphere with fresh Puerto Rican/Cuban food and occasional live music in front.
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Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveFun, lively atmosphere with fresh Puerto Rican/Cuban food and occasional live music in front.
Fabulous French food in San Anselmo with an awesome outside patio to enjoy on typically gorgeous days.
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L'Appart Resto
636 San Anselmo AveFabulous French food in San Anselmo with an awesome outside patio to enjoy on typically gorgeous days.
Garden Cafe
718 B StGood American restaurant for breakfast & lunch with great back patio.
Phyllis' Giant Burgers
2202 4th StGreat burgers & fries!
Pizzalina
914 Sir Francis Drake BlvdDelicious pizza and soups.
Famous Chinese Chicken Salad and chicken okasan among other delicious foods to eat in or take to go.
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Comforts
335 San Anselmo AveFamous Chinese Chicken Salad and chicken okasan among other delicious foods to eat in or take to go.
Great, homemade cooking for breakfast / lunch with nice outside patio for sunny days.
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Woodlands Cafe
799 College AveGreat, homemade cooking for breakfast / lunch with nice outside patio for sunny days.
Johnny Doughnuts
1617 4th StHomemade doughnuts and coffee - yum!
Moonlight Deli
1815 4th StLittle local deli with good sandwiches.
Sushi 69
69 Center BlvdAwesome sushi and atmosphere!
Cucina sa
510 San Anselmo AveGood Italian.
Il Davide
901 A StGood Italian.
Puentez Taqueria
243 3rd StGood taqueria.
Barefoot Cafe
1900 Sir Francis Drake BlvdGreat food for any meal!
Good Indian food and they offer a lunch buffet Mon.-Sat. for $10.95.
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Lotus Cuisine of India
812 4th StGood Indian food and they offer a lunch buffet Mon.-Sat. for $10.95.
Baan Thai Cuisine
726 San Anselmo AveDelicious Thai food.
Delicious all natural homemade ice cream. Try the honey vanilla lavender with real lavender buds in it. Other seasonal ingredients sourced locally.
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Fairfax Scoop
63 BroadwayDelicious all natural homemade ice cream. Try the honey vanilla lavender with real lavender buds in it. Other seasonal ingredients sourced locally.
Delicious food and great soups. Try their award winning For The Love of Mushroom pizza made on a cornmeal crust with a mushroom cream sauce and red-wine reduction drizzled on top.
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
101 Smith Ranch RdDelicious food and great soups. Try their award winning For The Love of Mushroom pizza made on a cornmeal crust with a mushroom cream sauce and red-wine reduction drizzled on top.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun family environment with live music featuring lcoal bands and occasional appearances by iconic Phil Lesh of the Greatful Dead, good food, and a back deck on the San Rafael canal with shuffle board.
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Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrFun family environment with live music featuring lcoal bands and occasional appearances by iconic Phil Lesh of the Greatful Dead, good food, and a back deck on the San Rafael canal with shuffle board.
Gestalt Haus
28 Bolinas RdFun, local drinking hole with great atmosphere.
19 Broadway
19 BroadwayLocal drinks and music venue.
Silver Peso
450 Magnolia AveYoung crowd, always busy, and fun shuffle board game.
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera AveGreat live music venue.
Napa
Great wineries and places to picnic.
Sonoma
Great wineries and places to picnic.
Great hiking destination rewarded with a beer and German brats, but only open to guests a few times a yaer so be sure to check calendar for guest days. Very popular and crowded, but fun.
Nature Friends Tourist Club San Francisco
30 Ridge AveGreat hiking destination rewarded with a beer and German brats, but only open to guests a few times a yaer so be sure to check calendar for guest days. Very popular and crowded, but fun.
Parks & Nature
Great little reservoir with 2.5 mile loop for a quick run or walk in nature.
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Natalie Coffin Greene Park
Great little reservoir with 2.5 mile loop for a quick run or walk in nature.
Great little walk to a secluded beach with beautiful sunsets. Busy on weekends though.
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Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadGreat little walk to a secluded beach with beautiful sunsets. Busy on weekends though.
Majestic Muir Woods full of beautifully tall Redwoods, streams, and the occasional meadow to relax on.
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Muir Woods National Monument
Majestic Muir Woods full of beautifully tall Redwoods, streams, and the occasional meadow to relax on.
Great ferry ride and wonderful place to hike, explore, and picnic on the beach on a sunny day.
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Angel Island Café
Main StreetGreat ferry ride and wonderful place to hike, explore, and picnic on the beach on a sunny day.
Great hiking and mountain biking trials, many with amazing views of the coast and SF.
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Mount Tamalpais
Great hiking and mountain biking trials, many with amazing views of the coast and SF.
Heart's Desire Beach
Nice, quiet beach.
Stinson Beach
Popular beach.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StOne of the best museums in the US.
Shopping
Well-known and treasured women's boutique featuring upscale apparel, accessories, shoes, and jewelry by many unique European, Japanese, and domestic designers.
Blanc
514 San Anselmo AveWell-known and treasured women's boutique featuring upscale apparel, accessories, shoes, and jewelry by many unique European, Japanese, and domestic designers.
Great little store offering uniquely designed clothing and other items.
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neve | hawk
641 San Anselmo AveGreat little store offering uniquely designed clothing and other items.
Utility Goods
568 San Anselmo AvenueGreat little guys/home store to check out.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1075 Monroe StNatural food at affordable prices.
Healthy food chain with consistent and fresh groceries and deli foods.
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Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StHealthy food chain with consistent and fresh groceries and deli foods.
Great health food market offering a large selection of organic fruit, produce, foods, and drinks along with salad bar and hot to-go food. Great place to grab picnic makings on the way to the beach or hike.
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Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdGreat health food market offering a large selection of organic fruit, produce, foods, and drinks along with salad bar and hot to-go food. Great place to grab picnic makings on the way to the beach or hike.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderfully restored period movie theatre featuring great independent films.
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Smith Rafael Film Center
1118 4th StWonderfully restored period movie theatre featuring great independent films.