Location: San Rafael
Top Things to do in San Rafael
The 10 Best Things to do in San Rafael, California (CA)
San Rafael (/ˌsæn rəˈfɛl/ SAN rə-FEL; Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel] "Saint Raphael") is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census the city's population is 57,713.
Restaurants in San Rafael
1. California Bikes and Beans
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Pint Size Lounge
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Marin Shakespeare Company
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are Marin County's professional Shakespeare theatre company, located in central San Rafael, at the Forest Meadows Amphitheater on the Dominican University Campus. We make Shakespeare fun! For a list of upcoming events, please visit our website!
Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States
Love this organization. Just received an email for the upcoming season and were surprised on the lack of reviews for this great entertainment option. We try and go once or twice during the summer and always have a great time. I like that you can bring food and alcohol, with plenty of room in the row to set up a table, sit back, and snack before the performance. Wonderful production value, atmospheric setting, and like minded participants add to the charm. Bring warm clothes, it chills down quickly. Plenty of parking. Just love it!
4. 101 Surf Sports
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
101 Surf Sports is a Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboard Business that is located on the waters of San Francisco Bay. We offer rentals, lessons, and sales. We have two locations one in San Rafael and one in Redwood City. We also support the sports of Windsurfing, Surfing, Surfski, and Outrigger Canoe.
5. Art Works Downtown
6. Museum of International Propaganda
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 13stateswest - Richmond, United States
I went with my 22 year old daughter, and she probably got tired of me saying "I remember that!" Ok, I'm not old enough for all the Nazi propaganda, but the Chinese, Soviet, Cuban, & Iranian stuff was familiar enough. And the placards at each piece were very interesting as they pointed out major themes, or small nuances that really enhanced understanding. It's looks tiny at first - I thought a 25 minute visit tops... but we spend a good hour and felt we cut it short! And that was before we got to conversing with Tom Areton, one of the creators of the museum with his wife LIlka. He was very nice, and made the place even more special as he gave us more information on the pieces, and his personal life behind the Iron Curtain. And the 22 year old? She liked it as much as I did!
7. Spider Murphys
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Established in 1996, Spider Murphys is recognized as having some of the worlds most renowned tattoo artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aside from professionally adding art to bodies on a daily basis, Spider Murphys have had their original pieces of hand painted tattoo flash published in numerous books, magazines and limited edition prints. These paintings are on display inside the shop and many of those designs on display are from both of their highly celebrated books- "Spider Murphys Tattoo Flash" & "Spider Murphys Tattoo Flash Vol 2" which besides adorning the walls of tattoo shops across the world were also featured at the MOMA bookstore in New York. They have prints and books available to purchase. Its worth a visit just to see these pieces of timeless tattoo art, which will take you on a journey back in time. A true tribute to the early 1930's and the beginnings of classic American tattooing.
8. Marin Diving Center
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We are located right off Highway 101 in San Rafael, just 10 minutes north of San Francisco. We pride ourselves on providing superior service to scuba divers and snorkelers in the Bay Area. Whether you are looking for the latest equipment, a quick update/refresher course, full certification from open water to instructor, equipment service, or to book your next vacation, our staff are always available to meet your needs. Please stop by and see us at your convenience. We look forward to sharing with you the latest trends in the industry!
9. Tutti Benvenuti
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Join cooking teacher Valerie Francescato Jackson for small classes in her home kitchen. You will see how to prepare a delicious dinner from start to finish, and then sit down with your classmates to eat and enjoy each other's company! These classes are for all levels, and are as hands-on or hands-off as you like. Valerie is passionate about organic food, cooking as much as possible from scratch, and enjoying food with family and friends. She is truly happiest when she's surrounded by a table full of friends who she has just cooked a meal for!
10. China Camp State Park
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Located on the grounds of an old Chinese fishing settlement, this park includes over 1,500 acres of beaches, hiking trails and picnic grounds.
Reviewed By skier4life - San Francisco, United States
Wonderful state park with a good selection of trails and coastal areas to explore. So much outdoor recreation to enjoy including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, picnics and discovering historical facts of the actual China Camp. East facing so typically it's dry and less windy with great views of the bay. Small day fees apply but well worth it and only about 20 miles from San Francisco.
