Guidebook for San Rafael
Food Scene
Sushi 69
69 Center BlvdGreat fresh sushi in an intimate setting
Great downtown San Rafael breakfast joint- but it's cash only!
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Theresa & Johnny's Comfort Food
817 4th StGreat downtown San Rafael breakfast joint- but it's cash only!
On a sunny day the deck cannot be beat for cocktails and appetizers.
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Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main StOn a sunny day the deck cannot be beat for cocktails and appetizers.
Great Puerto Rican food- dine in or get it to go. Everything is delicious.
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Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveGreat Puerto Rican food- dine in or get it to go. Everything is delicious.
Grab a coffee and take a stroll down the lovely San Anselmo Avenue. There's great music on the weekends.
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The Coffee Roastery
701 San Anselmo AveGrab a coffee and take a stroll down the lovely San Anselmo Avenue. There's great music on the weekends.
Sorella Caffe
107 Bolinas RdDelicious Italian fare.
Get a bag of the freshest ground organic and fair trade coffee, or get one to go.
Weaver's Coffee & Tea - San Rafael Cafe
40 Louise StGet a bag of the freshest ground organic and fair trade coffee, or get one to go.
Eat outside in the Marin Country Mart for organic and fresh California cuisine.
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Farmshop
2233 Larkspur Landing CirEat outside in the Marin Country Mart for organic and fresh California cuisine.
Stop in for a coffee, a quiche or delectable baked goods.
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Rustic Bakery
2017 Larkspur Landing CirStop in for a coffee, a quiche or delectable baked goods.
Hands down one of the best quick organic breakfast stops around. Dine inside or out, or get your food to go. Kid friendly too.
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M.H.Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo AveHands down one of the best quick organic breakfast stops around. Dine inside or out, or get your food to go. Kid friendly too.
Enjoy hose made specialty donuts and delicious local Equator coffee. A great spot for kids and donut lovers of all ages.
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Johnny Doughnuts
1617 4th StEnjoy hose made specialty donuts and delicious local Equator coffee. A great spot for kids and donut lovers of all ages.
Delicious new French restaurant serving a pretty wide selection of wines. The French Onion soup is a favorite.
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Le Comptoir
1301 4th StDelicious new French restaurant serving a pretty wide selection of wines. The French Onion soup is a favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
Great museum to take the children for a day of adventure and activities. The Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point and Fort Baker views aren't bad either.
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds RdGreat museum to take the children for a day of adventure and activities. The Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point and Fort Baker views aren't bad either.
Phoenix Lake
Great hiking spot and easy to traverse by the older kids.
Sun Valley Park
144 Solano StGreat local kid's park.
Organic and locally sourced ingredients are used in this locals-favorite ice cream shop.
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Fairfax Scoop
63 BroadwayOrganic and locally sourced ingredients are used in this locals-favorite ice cream shop.
Hamilton Community Pool
203 El Bonito DrGreat local pool with a walk-in pool with sprayers for the little ones.
Great park with a public pool and tennis courts, as well as a shaded play area for the kids.
Marinwood Park
2291-2299 Las Gallinas AveGreat park with a public pool and tennis courts, as well as a shaded play area for the kids.
Sightseeing
Marin Headlands
Easy access to the beach and the mammal center.
Muir Woods National Monument
See the spectacular redwoods.
Catch the ferry from Tiburon for a great day of hiking with the most spectacular views.
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Angel Island Café
Main StreetCatch the ferry from Tiburon for a great day of hiking with the most spectacular views.
Walk or bike the bridge for great views of the city, bay, ocean and Sausalito.
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Golden Gate-bron
Golden Gate BridgeWalk or bike the bridge for great views of the city, bay, ocean and Sausalito.
Church of Saint Raphael
1104 Fifth AveVisit our historic Mission
See all of Marin County from the loveliest of vantage points.
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Mount Tamalpais
See all of Marin County from the loveliest of vantage points.
Essentials
Eat local and organic veggies and fruits, and prepared foods from this wonderful grocery store.
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Whole Foods Market
340 3rd StEat local and organic veggies and fruits, and prepared foods from this wonderful grocery store.
Small local market perfect for a nights dinner, delicious deli offerings, and miscellaneous supplies.
Andy's Sun Valley Market
2202 Fifth AveSmall local market perfect for a nights dinner, delicious deli offerings, and miscellaneous supplies.
Trader Joe's
337 3rd StBe mindful of the hours- this one closes at 9:00 pm
United Markets
515 3rd StCloses at 9 pm.
Best option for shopping before a late night arrival as its open until midnight. Its not in the ideal neighborhood at late night.
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Safeway
700 B StBest option for shopping before a late night arrival as its open until midnight. Its not in the ideal neighborhood at late night.
Arts & Culture
Creek Park
634 Sir Francis Drake BlvdTake in a movie in the park under the stars in the summer months.
Everything Else
Great park for a day visit, a picnic or a barbecue.
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China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailGreat park for a day visit, a picnic or a barbecue.
Has a beach, a pool, picnic tables and great for kids.
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McNears Beach County Park
201 Cantera WayHas a beach, a pool, picnic tables and great for kids.
Convenient and reliable transport into San Francisco.
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Sausalito Southern Marin County Terminal station
Convenient and reliable transport into San Francisco.
Take a reliable and convenient bus into San Francisco for day trips.
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Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
1011 Andersen DrTake a reliable and convenient bus into San Francisco for day trips.
If you are traveling with a pet, this is a great spot to put him/her up for the night or for daycare.
Park-A-Pup Kennels
58 Gary PlIf you are traveling with a pet, this is a great spot to put him/her up for the night or for daycare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead owns this place and frequently drops in for gigs. Nice music venue with food and full bar.
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Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrPhil Lesh of the Grateful Dead owns this place and frequently drops in for gigs. Nice music venue with food and full bar.