Canal Area, San Rafael
Facts and practical information
The Canal Area comprises two neighborhoods of San Rafael, California, designated by the city as the "Canal Waterfront" and the "Canal." The Canal Area is bounded on the east by San Francisco Bay, on the north by the San Rafael Canal and on the south and west by Highways 101 and I-580 and by San Quentin Ridge. Land use is split almost evenly between residential and non-residential uses. The Canal Area provides a substantial portion of the low-income housing in Marin County, one of the most affluent counties in the United States, along with Marin City. It is also the location of transportation and waste management facilities serving Marin County and the North Bay. ()
CanalSan Rafael
Canal Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Marin Shakespeare Company, Golden Gate Ferry, Bret Harte Community Association, Dominican University of California.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Canal Area by public transport?
Bus
- Kerner Boulevard & Larkspur Street • Lines: 23, 23X, 29, 35, 36 (1 min walk)
- Bellam Boulevard & Lisbon Street • Lines: 23, 23X, 29, 40 (4 min walk)
Train
- Larkspur (30 min walk)
- San Rafael Downtown (34 min walk)