Guidebook for San Rafael
Essentials
Scotty's Market
620 Manuel T Freitas PkwyWalking distance, very convenient
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd StFor special occasions, you can use the nicer table cloth set available in the closet in the hallway near the dining table. However, please note that if you stain them, you will need to have them dry cleaned at your expense. Please use
http://terralindacleaners.com. You can drop them off for dry cleaning there upon departure if necessary, just provide our phone number 415.472.2309 for reference, and please prepay. Please message me if you do so, so I can have them picked up for the next guest. Thank you!
Terra Linda Cleaners
669 Del Ganado RoadFor special occasions, you can use the nicer table cloth set available in the closet in the hallway near the dining table. However, please note that if you stain them, you will need to have them dry cleaned at your expense. Please use
http://terralindacleaners.com. You can drop them off for dry cleaning there upon departure if necessary, just provide our phone number 415.472.2309 for reference, and please prepay. Please message me if you do so, so I can have them picked up for the next guest. Thank you!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fairfax has a live music scene, check it out. it's a 20 minutes car ride. Don't forget to use Uber if you plan to drink!
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Fairfax
Fairfax has a live music scene, check it out. it's a 20 minutes car ride. Don't forget to use Uber if you plan to drink!
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club DrRestaurant and music venue in San Rafael.
Parks & Nature
Don't miss visit the Marin Headlands (Drive to Rodeo Beach and explore the area). Even if you have only an hour or two, there are several scenic drives in the area!
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Marin Headlands
Don't miss visit the Marin Headlands (Drive to Rodeo Beach and explore the area). Even if you have only an hour or two, there are several scenic drives in the area!
Beautiful park, most people visiting Marin miss this sweet spot, a few minutes by car from our place, perfect for a quick stroll with stunning views of the San Pablo Bay
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China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailBeautiful park, most people visiting Marin miss this sweet spot, a few minutes by car from our place, perfect for a quick stroll with stunning views of the San Pablo Bay
Muir Beach
A favorite beach
The closest beach. Don't forget to bring extra layers, Summer can be very foggy by the coast
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Rodeo Beach
Mitchell RdThe closest beach. Don't forget to bring extra layers, Summer can be very foggy by the coast
A large beach in charming Stinson Beach. Relax, have a brunch or lunch at one of the restaurants there
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Stinson Beach
A large beach in charming Stinson Beach. Relax, have a brunch or lunch at one of the restaurants there
Bolinas
The definite "local" spot. Surfers' spot.
If you have time, this is what Marin is about
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Point Reyes National Seashore
If you have time, this is what Marin is about
An awesome trail for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Will take you all the way up a mountain, Loma Alta. 2 hours mountain bike ride, probably a few more if hiking all the way and back
680 Trail
680 TrailAn awesome trail for mountain bikers and hikers alike. Will take you all the way up a mountain, Loma Alta. 2 hours mountain bike ride, probably a few more if hiking all the way and back
It's a one hour tour, hiking to the end of Delganado Road near our house, then hiking the trail along the ridge, then returning by Freitas Parkway. You can do it the other way around too, but the incline is a bit steep when climbing Freitas Parkway.
Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road
Terra Linda Ridge Fire RoadIt's a one hour tour, hiking to the end of Delganado Road near our house, then hiking the trail along the ridge, then returning by Freitas Parkway. You can do it the other way around too, but the incline is a bit steep when climbing Freitas Parkway.
Shopping
Although it's hard to believe once you are in our house, there is shopping mall a few minutes drive away.
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Northgate
5800 Northgate DrAlthough it's hard to believe once you are in our house, there is shopping mall a few minutes drive away.
More choice and more upscale options than at the Northgate Mall in Terra Linda, San Rafael
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The Village at Corte Madera
1618 Redwood HwyMore choice and more upscale options than at the Northgate Mall in Terra Linda, San Rafael
Arts & Culture
Exploratorium
Green StreetAwesome to do with kids and grown ups will love it too
Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrAn awesome museum!
Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrOne of my favorite museum in SF
If you are into modern art, don't miss the newly re-opened SF MOMA!
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Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StIf you are into modern art, don't miss the newly re-opened SF MOMA!
Food Scene
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StA top notch Japanese restaurant in lovely Sausalito
Fairly hip restaurant for Marin with a modern vibe, and opened on the later side. Pricey.
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Farmshop
2233 Larkspur Landing CirFairly hip restaurant for Marin with a modern vibe, and opened on the later side. Pricey.
Grass-fed organic meat served here in a casual setting. Operates also as butcher shop if you want to prepare the meat at home
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Belcampo Meat Co. (Larkspur)
2405 Larkspur Landing CirGrass-fed organic meat served here in a casual setting. Operates also as butcher shop if you want to prepare the meat at home
IKOI SUSHI
601 Del Ganado RdIt's really close, friendly staff, decent Japanese food.
Getting Around
Uber Technologies
535 Mission StUber of course. Lyft works well too, and tends to be a bit cheaper.