Guidebook for San Rafael

David
Guidebook for San Rafael

Sightseeing

20 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and fire roads with scenic North Bay overlooks. From "Easy" to "Hard" options. Take an easy stroll or go for a hard workout.
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China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap Trail
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20 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and fire roads with scenic North Bay overlooks. From "Easy" to "Hard" options. Take an easy stroll or go for a hard workout.
Picnic. BBQ. Walk. Kayak. Relax. Skip stones. Experience a slice of SF Bay History at the local museum. Beautiful and little used.
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China Camp Beach
899 N San Pedro Rd
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Picnic. BBQ. Walk. Kayak. Relax. Skip stones. Experience a slice of SF Bay History at the local museum. Beautiful and little used.
The Golden Gate Ferry is one of the most magical ways to see the Bay area and an easy way to visit SF, or even a SF Giants game. Beverages and some food served. 13 minutes from my home. Easy parking.
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Larkspur Ferry Terminal station
101 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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The Golden Gate Ferry is one of the most magical ways to see the Bay area and an easy way to visit SF, or even a SF Giants game. Beverages and some food served. 13 minutes from my home. Easy parking.
A visit to the tiny hamlet of Bolinas makes for a special 1/2 day or more trip. Beach, food, stunning views, coastal charm. The drive to get there is half the beauty. Fairfax-Bolinas Rd is a stunner.
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Bolinas
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A visit to the tiny hamlet of Bolinas makes for a special 1/2 day or more trip. Beach, food, stunning views, coastal charm. The drive to get there is half the beauty. Fairfax-Bolinas Rd is a stunner.

Essentials

A wonderful neighborhood market with all the essentials, plus: fresh meats, daily-fresh ready-made meals, produce, vegetables, wide selection of wine and beverages. Open 6am-9pm Mon-Sat, Sun 6am-8pm.
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Santa Venetia Market
71 San Pablo Ave
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A wonderful neighborhood market with all the essentials, plus: fresh meats, daily-fresh ready-made meals, produce, vegetables, wide selection of wine and beverages. Open 6am-9pm Mon-Sat, Sun 6am-8pm.
Trader Joe's Market for inexpensive groceries that go a long way.
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Trader Joe's
337 3rd St
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Trader Joe's Market for inexpensive groceries that go a long way.
Whole Foods with wholesome foods for the table.
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Whole Foods Market
340 3rd St
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Whole Foods with wholesome foods for the table.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, produce and other goodies from the Farmer's Market at the Civic Center. Wednesday and Sunday mornings. 1.5 miles from my home.
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Agricultural Institute of Marin
3501 Civic Center Dr
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Fresh vegetables, fruits, produce and other goodies from the Farmer's Market at the Civic Center. Wednesday and Sunday mornings. 1.5 miles from my home.

Shopping

Marin Ace Hardware with plenty of what you might need.
Marin Ace Hardware
180 Merrydale Rd
Marin Ace Hardware with plenty of what you might need.
Large CVS Pharmacy for things you may have forgotten and need to get on your trip.
CVS
909 Grand Ave
Large CVS Pharmacy for things you may have forgotten and need to get on your trip.
Shopping mall with a Sears, Macy's, and a number of other helpful stores.
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Northgate
5800 Northgate Dr
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Shopping mall with a Sears, Macy's, and a number of other helpful stores.

Arts & Culture

Movie Theater with several screens, only 2.5 miles away.
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Northgate
5800 Northgate Dr
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Movie Theater with several screens, only 2.5 miles away.

Food Scene

Peet's coffee and tea for a sit down and relax or bring home beans. Great coffee.
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Peet's Coffee
5800 Northgate Drive
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Peet's coffee and tea for a sit down and relax or bring home beans. Great coffee.