Southeast San Rafael Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeast San Rafael
Popular places to visit
Mission San Rafael Arcangel
This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.
Marin County Civic Center
After visiting Marin County Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
China Camp State Park
Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities such as hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.
Dominican University of California
Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Peacock Gap Golf Club
Play a round of golf in San Rafael at Peacock Gap Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the marina and lush forest in the area.
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Our pick of the best Southeast San Rafael Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We liked evrything about this hotel, check-in was fast and easy, the staff were nice, and we had a great clean room.. I love that they had all the dove essentials like their shampoo, body wash, hand wash and their lotion too. Will stay here again in the future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Beautiful property but significant issues with our reservation. Took over 1 hours to get everything worked out. The assistant manager, Lesley, kept asking if we had booked through a 3rd party. We called the hotel directly to make the reservation. This was a family wedding. There is another one in ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The room was clean and location is great. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Never got my room i had to go get a room somewhere else, i got there at 10am and it was past 2pm and i was STILL waiting for a room, i understand check in is at 3pm but i did see a couple people get their room as soon as they walked in at around 2pm.. 4 hours waiting and i was ignored the entire ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast San Rafael
California Park
While California Park isn't home to many top sights, Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart are some notable places to visit nearby.
Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
Bret Harte
Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Francisco Boulevard West
While there might not be top attractions in Francisco Boulevard West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Peacock Gap Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Picnic Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Picnic Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
