- Our list of the best things to do in San Rafael, California, features the top 682 nearby activities — including 271 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Rafael, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of San Rafael, CA , followed by 661 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Sonoma, Berkeley, Petaluma, South San Francisco, Sausalito, Vallejo, Richmond, Oakland, Martinez, Alameda, Novato, Benicia, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, Tiburon, Lafayette, Napa, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Belmont, Glen Ellen, Walnut Creek, Lodi, Santa Rosa and Santa Ynez
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Learn about the history of photography at Camera Obscura. The technique of Camera Obscura has been around for hundreds of years, preceding the modern camera.
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Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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Over 40 years of racing has been performed at the Infineon Raceway, which is also simply known as the Sonoma Raceway. The venue is claimed to hose one of the most diverse racing schedule in the United States within its 1,600 acre facility.
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Racing fans can enjoy a variety of competitions at the Sonoma Raceway. Both amateurs and professionals race at this facility. This includes motorcycles, drag and speedway racing. There is also a driving school where visitors can test and develop their own skills.
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Located atop the Telegraph Hill, Coit tower is a popular city landmark and offers some spectacular views of the city, San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and more, from the base as well as the top. Guided tours and elevator rides are available.
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This store sells magazines, newspapers and greeting cards. At Juicy News you can expect to find products from around the globe, making it a good place for those interested in international affairs.
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Telegraph Hills, with its multiple and varied attractions, is a great place to visit. Some of the popular haunts here are the Coit tower, Levi Park, Napier's lane and many more. The roads are well-maintained and are seasonally decorated with flowers and vegetation.
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Home of San Francisco City Hall, the landmark Civic Center contains a number of governmental buildings and cultural attractions. Covering several blocks, it is also the location for various institutions of higher learning.
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Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Historic and peaceful, Washington Square is a relaxing park just minutes from North Beach. It is a popular place for the locals to gather and a common spot for walkers and runners alike.
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A 90 acre park, Cesar Chavez park features remarkable views of the bay bridges as well as of Angel Island and Alcatraz. The park has an off leash dog area, a wildlife sanctuary, and picnic areas.