Best Places to Visit Near San Rafael
Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of San Rafael with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as San Francisco, Oakland, Sonoma) or select map view to search geographically.
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Cities and Localities Near San Rafael
Where to go for a weekend trip near San Rafael? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of San Rafael within a 50 mile radius.
14 milesSE
San FranciscoCity
19 milesSE
OaklandCity
22 milesN
SonomaCity
16 milesSE
BerkeleyCity
34 milesN
Santa RosaCity
5.1 miS
Mill ValleyCity
26 milesNE
NapaCity
33 milesSW
Farallon IslandsIsland, National park
8.2 miS
SausalitoCity
32 milesNE
FairfieldCity
36 milesS
Half Moon BayCity
26 milesE
Walnut CreekCity
31 milesS
San MateoCity
20 milesW
Point Reyes National SeashoreNational park
21 milesSE
AlamedaCity, Area
10 milesE
RichmondCity
7.9 miSE
TiburonTown
29 milesS
BurlingameCity
6.7 miSW
Mount Tamalpais State ParkNational park
25 milesS
PacificaCity
37 milesNW
Bodega BayLocality
23 milesS
South San FranciscoCity
20 milesS
Daly CityCity
19 milesN
PetalumaCity
32 milesSE
HaywardCity
31 milesE
DanvilleLocality
18 milesNE
VallejoCity
27 milesE
ConcordCity
21 milesE
BeniciaCity
32 milesSE
Foster CityCity
9.4 miN
NovatoCity
2.5 miS
LarkspurCity
22 milesE
MartinezCity
31 milesN
YountvilleTown
25 milesS
San BrunoCity
27 milesS
MillbraeCity
37 milesN
St. HelenaCity
35 milesSE
San CarlosCity
33 milesSE
San RamonCity
28 milesN
Rohnert ParkCity
27 milesSE
San LeandroTown
10 milesS
Marin HeadlandsLocality
27 milesN
Glen EllenLocality
23 milesE
LafayetteCity
20 milesE
OrindaCity
32 milesN
Trione-Annadel State ParkNational park
34 milesE
Marsh Creek State ParkNational park
18 milesW
Phillip Burton WildernessNational park
5.2 miE
The BrothersIsland
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TOP Attractions
Best Day Trips from San Rafael
TOP
Attractions Best Day Trips from San Rafael
11 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Iconic art deco span opened in 1937
14 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Fine-arts museum with a sculpture garden
15 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Vast collection of prominent artworks
14 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Hands-on science museum
14 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Museum with science exhibits and research
14 milesSGolden Gate Park San Francisco, United States
13 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Renowned art museum with stunning views
12 milesSEMain Prison San Francisco, United States
13 milesSEMusee Mecanique San Francisco, United States
15 milesSHaight Street San Francisco, United States
14 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Landmark offering 360-degree city views
13 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Waterfront museum with aquatic animals
12 milesSFort Point National Historic Site San Francisco, United States
14 milesSESolano Avenue Berkeley, United States
14 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Manicured gardens with Japanese teahouse
19 milesSEChildren's Fairyland Oakland, United States
19 milesSEUSS Hornet Museum Alameda, United States
16 milesSETelegraph Avenue Berkeley, United States
16 milesETilden Park Merry-Go-Round Berkeley, United States
13 milesNSonoma Raceway Sonoma, United States
13 milesSEAquatic Park Historic District San Francisco, United States
17 milesSSan Francisco, United States
100 acres of animals and more
14 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Unique, triangular skyscraper
13 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Theater and dance in a landmark building
10 milesSNike Missile Site SF-88 Mill Valley, United States
15 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
14 milesSConservatory of Flowers San Francisco, United States
14 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
27 milesWPoint Reyes National Seashore, United States
Historic lighthouse with museum
26 milesSEOakland, United States
650+ native and exotic animals on display
15 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Elegant domed city government building
22 milesNSonoma Valley Museum of Art Sonoma, United States
14 milesSEVaillancourt Fountain San Francisco, United States
13 milesSELombard Street San Francisco, United States
11 milesSPoint Bonita Lighthouse Marin Headlands, United States
13 milesSESan Francisco, United States
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
29 milesSEBayfair Center San Leandro, United States
14 milesSENuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church San Francisco, United States
16 milesSGLBT History Museum San Francisco, United States
12 milesSEAlcatraz Island Light San Francisco, United States
12 milesSEAlcatraz Island San Francisco, United States
4.1 miSWMount Tamalpais Mill Valley, United States
13 milesSLands End San Francisco, United States
15 milesSEPier 24 Photography San Francisco, United States
12 milesSSan Francisco, United States
Vast park with trails and overlooks
13 milesSUSS San Francisco Memorial San Francisco, United States
38 milesNETravis Air Force Base Heritage Center Fairfield, United States
14 milesSENorth Beach San Francisco, United States
23 milesSEOakland Arena Oakland, United States
14 milesSEEmbarcadero San Francisco, United States
31 milesNWTomales Point Phillip Burton Wilderness, United States
16 milesSMission Dolores Park San Francisco, United States
15 milesSEOakland, United States
Elegant bridge with walking/cycling path
14 milesSECathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption San Francisco, United States
14 milesSThe Fillmore San Francisco, United States
15 milesSAlamo Square San Francisco, United States
13 milesSEFort Mason San Francisco, United States
14 milesSEOld St. Mary's Cathedral San Francisco, United States
17 milesSEBerkeley, United States
Museum, planetarium and hands-on exhibits
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