- 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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19.8 Miles
59%
2073 votes
1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
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Intense thrills and family fun are all part of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The theme park offers an array of attractions, live shows, and family-friendly rides, as well as their signature coasters that dip, flip and soar.
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Visitors who are interested in wildlife viewing will have the chance to see hawks, turkey vulchers, pelicans, and even dolphins at Thornton Beach State Park. The location is also suitable for fishing, as visitors can also catch stripped bass.
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Washington Park features an upper and lower part. The upper portion of the park includes play areas with tanbark, sandbox, swings, slides and picnic areas. The lower portion has lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and a dog park.
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90%
92 votes
555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, Daly City, CA 94005
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Offering easy hiking trails and walking paths, as well as places to sit and relax in the great outdoors, San Bruno Mountain State & County Park consists of rugged terrain over 2,326 acres with incredible views.
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9 votes
92nd Street & Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015
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For those in search of a skate park, Daly City Skatepark is a great option, providing mini ramps, quarter pipes, rails, and more. Good food venues are also nearby, making it an ideal spot for a fun day out.
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Napa Valley Excursions & Wine Tours is a family-run company. Their private tours are reasonable, starting at $60 per hour.
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Known for its five ultra-premium wines, the Enriquez Estate Winery spans 33 acres of pristine farmland. They offer various events, such as the 'Taste of Petaluma' and even have a wine club!
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For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.
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The primary draw of Thornton State Beach is Vista Point that allows for sweeping scenic views of the waterfront and surrounding area. Visitors to this beach park can also hike through several trails and dunes.
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81%
123 votes
Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.