Guidebook for San Rafael

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Guidebook for San Rafael

Sightseeing

Great for hiking and biking, Marshland and forest exploring. Just 5minute drive from house. :)
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China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap Trail
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Great for hiking and biking, Marshland and forest exploring. Just 5minute drive from house. :)
World renowned Views of SF and the famous Golden Gate Bridge/ San Francisco Bay.
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Marin Headlands
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World renowned Views of SF and the famous Golden Gate Bridge/ San Francisco Bay.
Amazing Views of Bay Area and the ocean - 1 of a kind and worth the drive up the mountain!!!
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Mount Tamalpais
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Amazing Views of Bay Area and the ocean - 1 of a kind and worth the drive up the mountain!!!
15minutes from the house!
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
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15minutes from the house!

Everything Else

Built by Frank Lloyd Wright - famous architect. This building is said inspiration for Star Wars ships.
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County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Dr
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Built by Frank Lloyd Wright - famous architect. This building is said inspiration for Star Wars ships.
Cute downtown with restaurants and shops - just 4minutes to house!
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San Rafael
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Cute downtown with restaurants and shops - just 4minutes to house!
Great indoor Mall - just 2-3minutes from house (but wouldn't know it!). Restaurants and shops - big names! :)
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Northgate
5800 Northgate Dr
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Great indoor Mall - just 2-3minutes from house (but wouldn't know it!). Restaurants and shops - big names! :)
Incredible Mountain with views that will imprint forever!
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Mount Tamalpais
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Incredible Mountain with views that will imprint forever!
Beach beach beach :)
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Stinson Beach
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Beach beach beach :)
Great for groups! Large lawns, pool, beach, bbq pits, snack shop.
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McNears Beach County Park
201 Cantera Way
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Great for groups! Large lawns, pool, beach, bbq pits, snack shop.
6minutes from house - private airport.
San Rafael Airport
400 Smith Ranch Road
6minutes from house - private airport.
15 minutes from the house. :)
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
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15 minutes from the house. :)
Rescues, saves, and teaches the community of Marin wildlife.
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The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker Rd
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Rescues, saves, and teaches the community of Marin wildlife.
Teaching and learning local wildlife hospital. Open to the public.
WildCare
76 Albert Park Ln
Teaching and learning local wildlife hospital. Open to the public.
Popular wedding venue - great place to stroll. Open to public. 8-10minutes from the house. :)
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Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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Popular wedding venue - great place to stroll. Open to public. 8-10minutes from the house. :)

Essentials

Local farm fresh goods.
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The Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market
1001 4th St
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Local farm fresh goods.
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Whole Foods Market
340 3rd St
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Trader Joe's
337 3rd St
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Safeway
950 Las Gallinas Ave
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Scotty's Market
620 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy
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medicine, makeup, convenience items
Rite Aid
1500 Northgate Mall
medicine, makeup, convenience items
pharmacy and convenience items
Walgreens
155 Northgate One
pharmacy and convenience items

Entertainment & Activities

6 minutes from house in beautiful valley - seamless pool with additional toddler area. BBQ pits.
Terra Linda Community Center and Pool
670 Del Ganado Rd
6 minutes from house in beautiful valley - seamless pool with additional toddler area. BBQ pits.
Free to the public.
McInnis Skatepark
310 Smith Ranch Rd
Free to the public.
Mini Golf and Golfing Range! Great for all levels. Perfect for groups!
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McInnis Park Golf Center
350 Smith Ranch Rd
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Mini Golf and Golfing Range! Great for all levels. Perfect for groups!
Outdoor rink - open winter only. Check internet for hours. Northgate Ice skating, Nor cal, San Rafael, Ca.
NorCal Ice Holiday Ice Rink
5800 Northgate Dr
Outdoor rink - open winter only. Check internet for hours. Northgate Ice skating, Nor cal, San Rafael, Ca.

Drinks & Nightlife

Join Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family at this great Marin restaurant and entertainment venue!
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Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Dr
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Join Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family at this great Marin restaurant and entertainment venue!

Food Scene

Places recommended near the Marin Vista Retreat Home.
Amazing food!
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Sol Food
903 Lincoln Ave
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Amazing food!
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Outside seating as well.
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Black Bear Diner
6255 Commerce Blvd
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Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Outside seating as well.
Located in West Marin, about 26minutes from House, this is a classic marin location - with dining, nightlife scene (check the website for whats occuring/bands, etc) Highly recommend. Make reservations!
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Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria Rd
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Located in West Marin, about 26minutes from House, this is a classic marin location - with dining, nightlife scene (check the website for whats occuring/bands, etc) Highly recommend. Make reservations!
Go for the famous wineries (Mondavi, etc), and exceptional culinary experiences!
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Napa Valley
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Go for the famous wineries (Mondavi, etc), and exceptional culinary experiences!

Parks & Nature

Amazing National Park with incredible Views of SF Bay area in a natural forest setting. Mt biking, hiking, bouldering, you name it!
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Iparke yaseMount Tamalpais State
3801 Panoramic Highway
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Amazing National Park with incredible Views of SF Bay area in a natural forest setting. Mt biking, hiking, bouldering, you name it!
Go along Marin hills and Marshlands - Great for birding and nature exploring.
McInnis County Park
310 Smith Ranch Rd
Go along Marin hills and Marshlands - Great for birding and nature exploring.