Guidebook for San Rafael
Food Scene
A local favorite on the way to or from China Camp. Good food and full bar.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Chalet Basque Restaurant
405 N San Pedro RdA local favorite on the way to or from China Camp. Good food and full bar.
Bogie's Too
1335 4th StGreat American style breakfast, coffee, diner food. Extra friendly staff.
The place in San Rafael, often long lines but they move quick. Best Puerto Rico style food I've had.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveThe place in San Rafael, often long lines but they move quick. Best Puerto Rico style food I've had.
Great seafood on the bay. Long lines, but worth it.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish.
350 Harbor DrGreat seafood on the bay. Long lines, but worth it.
Mexican food right on the bay. Astoundingly good view of San Francisco and great margaritas and tequila.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guaymas Restaurant
5 Main StMexican food right on the bay. Astoundingly good view of San Francisco and great margaritas and tequila.
Hands down the best ice cream in the area. Why ice cream this good is in a strip mall this strip mally I have no idea, but I love it and highly recommend.
Silbermann's Ice Cream
196 Northgate OneHands down the best ice cream in the area. Why ice cream this good is in a strip mall this strip mally I have no idea, but I love it and highly recommend.
Inside and to the left of the front door to the JCC gym is a small coffee shop that you don't have to be a member to attend. It's the closest coffee shop. Serves Peet's Coffee & Tea.
Osher Marin JCC
200 N San Pedro RdInside and to the left of the front door to the JCC gym is a small coffee shop that you don't have to be a member to attend. It's the closest coffee shop. Serves Peet's Coffee & Tea.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale dive bar in Larkspur, close to many restaurants and redwoods.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Peso
450 Magnolia AveUpscale dive bar in Larkspur, close to many restaurants and redwoods.
One of the best live music venues in San Francisco.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Warfield
982 Market StOne of the best live music venues in San Francisco.
Sightseeing
Exit on Alexander Ave while on 101 South to head up to the Marin Headlands and a great view of the bridge and the city.
1321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Golden Gate
Golden Gate BridgeExit on Alexander Ave while on 101 South to head up to the Marin Headlands and a great view of the bridge and the city.
Downtown Mill Valley has a very nice central area surrounded by shops, food, coffee, and redwood trees.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mill Valley
Downtown Mill Valley has a very nice central area surrounded by shops, food, coffee, and redwood trees.
Parks & Nature
China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailHiking biking and history.
You can drive most of the way or hike from Mill Valley, but the view from the fire lookout at the top of Mt. Tam is breathtaking.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal del Monte Tamalpais
3801 Panoramic HighwayYou can drive most of the way or hike from Mill Valley, but the view from the fire lookout at the top of Mt. Tam is breathtaking.
Shopping
Nice mall with coffee, food, and a movie theater.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northgate
5800 Northgate DrNice mall with coffee, food, and a movie theater.
Higher end mall with food, coffee, and an Apple Store.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town Center Corte Madera
100 Corte Madera Town CenterHigher end mall with food, coffee, and an Apple Store.
Entertainment & Activities
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdGreat spa, very relaxing.
Swanky movie theater with a bar right in the heart of Japantown.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StSwanky movie theater with a bar right in the heart of Japantown.
Arts & Culture
A terrific collection worth seeing.
813 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StA terrific collection worth seeing.
Part museum, part arcade. Many classic and historical machines from the early days and beyond.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfPart museum, part arcade. Many classic and historical machines from the early days and beyond.