San Rafael Guidebook
Food scene
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveAmazing food, get something you haven’t tied anywhere else!
Il Davide
901 A StGood food, service, and ambience for lunch or dinner.
Amazing views of the bay. Fresh seafood and must-try Clam Chowder made daily.
If the restaurant is busy (reservations recommended) there is usually space in the bar - also great for solo or two persons. Lots of locals hanging out.
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The Spinnaker
100 Spinnaker DrAmazing views of the bay. Fresh seafood and must-try Clam Chowder made daily.
If the restaurant is busy (reservations recommended) there is usually space in the bar - also great for solo or two persons. Lots of locals hanging out.
Fish.
350 Harbor DrSightseeing
Directly across the street from the house. There is a great trail around the park, updated playground equipment, extended trail from canal opening to the bay. Simply a must to take an easy walk early one morning and one evening for the contrasting views.
Pickleweed Park
50 Canal StreetDirectly across the street from the house. There is a great trail around the park, updated playground equipment, extended trail from canal opening to the bay. Simply a must to take an easy walk early one morning and one evening for the contrasting views.
Marin locals operate this fantastic on-the-water experience. Enjoy dinner while cruising the bay, an unforgettable experience.
Five Stars Yacht
89 King StreetMarin locals operate this fantastic on-the-water experience. Enjoy dinner while cruising the bay, an unforgettable experience.
Church of Saint Raphael
1104 Fifth AveNeighborhoods
World famous site of The Annual Dipsea Race which runners from around the world attempt to gain entry each year, most of which fail to gain a spot in this historic race.
Ran annually in the 2nd Sunday in June since 1905, making it the oldest trail race in the Untied States.
The 7 miles trail is open year-round starting at Mill Valley and ending at Stinson Beach. Bus returns available from Stinson Beach.
You can start at almost any point along the trail if the 7 miles sounds daunting. :)
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Dipsea Trail
Dipsea TrailWorld famous site of The Annual Dipsea Race which runners from around the world attempt to gain entry each year, most of which fail to gain a spot in this historic race.
Ran annually in the 2nd Sunday in June since 1905, making it the oldest trail race in the Untied States.
The 7 miles trail is open year-round starting at Mill Valley and ending at Stinson Beach. Bus returns available from Stinson Beach.
You can start at almost any point along the trail if the 7 miles sounds daunting. :)
fantastic views, quiant small town, cute eateries, and beach grilling (small market available)
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Stinson Beach
fantastic views, quiant small town, cute eateries, and beach grilling (small market available)
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Getting around
Local travel a car is almost a must, Uber and Lyft offer quick and easy transport also. There is a new SMART train for easy travel between cities of Larkspur (San Francisco ferry terminal), San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, and Santa Rosa.