Downtown San Rafael
San Rafael





Visit Downtown San Rafael
Stay near popular Downtown San Rafael attractions
Things to do

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour with Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Rafael

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Fantastic stay! Food and shopping nearby. Clean, well appointed, helpful staff. And the breakfast was delicious!!"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"nice friendly staff, super clean"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"All in all the hotel was nice. I have two complaints. The woman checking us in was very curt, appeared annoyed and never smiled. Perhaps she was having a bad day. She made things not start well. The bar experience was nice with great staff but the cocktails were over priced. $22 for a single cocktail? ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Rafael
Southeast San Rafael
While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.
Lucas Valley-Marinwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Marin County Civic Center and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and American Legion Log Cabin are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dominican
While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
