- 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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Cafe Cocomo is popular among Salsa and Bachata enthusiasts. The place offers quality drinks, delicious food and great music. You can also take dance lessons based on your preferences before the Dance Party.
16.6 Miles
Located near the campus of University of California, Moe's Books is a great place to buy, sell or trade books. Open seven days a week, the store has an impressive collection of books, both new and used, which are available at a reasonable price.
16.6 Miles
Balmy Alley is a concentrated area of murals in San Francisco. Topics covered are various, and include politics and natural disaster.
16.6 Miles
A look at art in the urban ghetto, Precita Eyes showcases work of local muralists. See their works and learn about the influences behind them.
16.6 Miles
Mare Island Museum celebrates the history of Mare Island being the West Coast's first naval base. The museum features artifacts and historical documents dating back to as early as 1854.
16.6 Miles
80%
5 votes
1100 Railroad Ave, Bldg 46, Vallejo, CA 94592
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Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers tours of the historic naval base and shipyard created on the island in 1854. Buildings on the property include two mansions, a chapel and a 50,000 sq ft museum.
16.7 Miles
59%
1455 votes
Sloat Boulevard at 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Opened 10 to 5 every day of the year, the San Francisco Zoo has a pretty good selection of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds and invertebrates. They organize educational programs as well and conservation lectures.
16.7 Miles
The 8,500-seat Greek Theater is an outdoor amphiteatre managed by the University of California at Berkeley. Formally titled the William Randolph Hearst Greek Theater, this venue is a popular setting for concerts, plays and musicals.
16.7 Miles
89%
9 votes
1595 Railroad Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592
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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215 acre park. Attractions include hiking, biking, scenic views, and picnicking. Visitors can also participate in guided park tours and regular special events.
16.8 Miles
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.