Picnic Valley
San Rafael
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
Catch an event at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as cycling.Amble within the lush forest or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Dominican University of California
Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Alcatraz Island
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Top hotels in Picnic Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I think overall good experience among many hotels options. Convinient location and trust brand.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
This hotel has a lot of rooms and check in on a Friday evening was pretty slow with only 2 people helping to get people checked in. Otherwise we enjoyed a large room with a balcony in a quiet area for how close it was to the highway.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
There are so many reasons why I’d stay here again and again. The daily breakfast buffet is more like an all inconclusive Sunday brunch. It had everything and I mean everything. There is a bar onsite, it’s walking distance to the cable car depot (10 mins), pier 39 (15 mins) and is also along a local ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
A lovely hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Clean and efficient.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Picnic Valley
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.
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.
Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum.
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.
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.
Country Club
While Country Club may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum.
Picnic Valley
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Moscone Convention Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Oracle Park
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Ocean Beach
- Ferry Building
- Greek Theater
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace Hotel
