Guidebook for San Rafael and Beyond
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
337 3rd StEveryone loves TJ's
Wonderful bakery with fantastic pizza and fresh breads, cookies and pastries.
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Arizmendi Bakery & Café
1002 4th StWonderful bakery with fantastic pizza and fresh breads, cookies and pastries.
Sunday Marin Farmers' Market.
When: Year round, Sunday 8am-1pm
Where: Parking lot behind Marin Civic Center
Marin Civic Center-Judge Haley Dr & Civic Ctr Dr station
Sunday Marin Farmers' Market.
When: Year round, Sunday 8am-1pm
Where: Parking lot behind Marin Civic Center
This Marina also has a wonderful beach where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards! The beach is also excellent for littles.
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Schoonmaker Point Marina
85 Liberty Ship WayThis Marina also has a wonderful beach where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards! The beach is also excellent for littles.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StSome of the best Theatre in the Bay Area!
Marin Theatre Company
397 Miller AveExcellent and innovative theatre!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd StGreat deli and sushi.
United Markets
515 3rd StLocal market, great selections
Shopping
Wonderful restaurants and shops. Great place to hang out on a Saturday as they have a great Farmers Market from 9am-2pm with entertainment for all ages.
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Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing CirWonderful restaurants and shops. Great place to hang out on a Saturday as they have a great Farmers Market from 9am-2pm with entertainment for all ages.
Ferry Building Marketplace
Like food? This is thee place to be.
Double Rainbow
860 4th StOur favorite Ice Cream shop
Sightseeing
Muir Woods National Monument
A must see.
Stinson Beach
My favorite beach town with an excellent and huge beach.
China Camp Beach is one of the best picnic spots in San Rafael. It has wonderful history and a lovely beach with views of the East Bay and beyond. There is even a great snack shack.
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China Camp Beach
899 N San Pedro RdChina Camp Beach is one of the best picnic spots in San Rafael. It has wonderful history and a lovely beach with views of the East Bay and beyond. There is even a great snack shack.
The Ferry to SF is the best way to travel. There is no better view of Marin or the Bay
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Sausalito Southern Marin County Terminal station
The Ferry to SF is the best way to travel. There is no better view of Marin or the Bay
Take the Ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island for a great day of sightseeing. Gorgeous views and interesting history.
Angel Island station
Take the Ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island for a great day of sightseeing. Gorgeous views and interesting history.
Entertainment & Activities
Sonoma TrainTown Railway
20264 BroadwayMy daughters favorite place.
Gerstle Park
San Rafael AvenueGreat local park for kids
Great picnic spot with pool and lots of grass and small beach.
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McNears Beach County Park
201 Cantera WayGreat picnic spot with pool and lots of grass and small beach.
Arts & Culture
Marin Shakespeare Company
514 Belle AveLocal theater at it's best in a gorgeous setting!
Marin History Museum
1125 B StMountain Play Association
Summer Theater on the Top of Mt. Tam
Marin Theatre Company
397 Miller AveSupport excellent local theater!
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StTheater at its finest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only a great French restaurant but also a fantastic low key bar.
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Left Bank Larkspur Brasserie
507 Magnolia AveNot only a great French restaurant but also a fantastic low key bar.
California Gold is a multi award winning bar, renowned for its exceptional hospitality, vintage cocktails, craft beer and legendary Daiquiris.
California Gold
848 B StreetCalifornia Gold is a multi award winning bar, renowned for its exceptional hospitality, vintage cocktails, craft beer and legendary Daiquiris.
Cascabel
1131 4th StGreat drinks and great bites