Guidebook for San Rafael
Essentials
We like this grocery store as well. The exterior is so classic mid-century mod
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Scotty's Market
620 Manuel T Freitas PkwyWe like this grocery store as well. The exterior is so classic mid-century mod
Marinwood Market
155 Marinwood AveNearby and convenient, a grocery store
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd Stlove to hate, hate to love
It's a whole foods
Sun beams pirouette through round perforations in the copper facade. Elevate tower high, it will take your breath away
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrSun beams pirouette through round perforations in the copper facade. Elevate tower high, it will take your breath away
The Giants are one of the best run organizations in baseball. AT&T park is not to be missed
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Estadio Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaThe Giants are one of the best run organizations in baseball. AT&T park is not to be missed
Ethnically diverse customers and friendly unpretentious staff in a capacious hall stocked with an abundant variety of produce clearly labeled to indicate derivation. This is a landmark greengrocer
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveEthnically diverse customers and friendly unpretentious staff in a capacious hall stocked with an abundant variety of produce clearly labeled to indicate derivation. This is a landmark greengrocer
Marin Waldorf School
755 Idylberry RdFig Trees, B-Ball hoops, field
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center Blvd... So you want to see a grocery store
Ikeda's
13500 Lincoln WayPies produce and more
Sightseeing
Western Boat & Tackle
Fresh dungeness crab
These ponds host flocks of migrating ducks. There are so many bird species here, bring binoculars
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
300 Smith Ranch RdThese ponds host flocks of migrating ducks. There are so many bird species here, bring binoculars
Sustainablility community, gardens, tidepools, goat barn
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Slide Ranch
2025 Shoreline HwySustainablility community, gardens, tidepools, goat barn
Elegant and urbane, in the classic San Francisco neighborhood. Check out
Petite Deli for a bite
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Coit Tower
Elegant and urbane, in the classic San Francisco neighborhood. Check out
Petite Deli for a bite
Bait for sturgeon or halibut off of a huge pier set in this state park cove. Swimming pool in the summer for youngsters.
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McNears Beach
Bait for sturgeon or halibut off of a huge pier set in this state park cove. Swimming pool in the summer for youngsters.
Rubicon Drive
Rubicon DriveHorse stable
Trail that runs from Loganberry Dr all the way to the Horse Stables in Upper Lucas Valley neighborhood
Loganberry Drive
Loganberry DriveTrail that runs from Loganberry Dr all the way to the Horse Stables in Upper Lucas Valley neighborhood
Kayak to or charter a boat to sail around
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Parque Estatal de la Isla Ángel
Kayak to or charter a boat to sail around
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrSurf break
Lighthouse Visitor Center
27000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFor Lighthouse lovers only
Heronry, conservation, the Martin Griffin Preserve
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Audubon Canyon Ranch station
Heronry, conservation, the Martin Griffin Preserve
Food Scene
Pizzeria Picco
316 Magnolia AveSoft serve ice cream, Very Good pizza
Insalata's
120 Sir Francis Drake BlvdGreat mediterranean-style restaurant
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveParticularly bangin: Plantain fried shrimp salad
Murray Circle Restaurant
602 Murray Cirmigrant chic
Arigatou Japanese Food To Go
2046 4th StCall in a couple "Chicken teriyaki bento box" for takeaway
Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th StMt Tam and Red Hawk
Barton's Bagels
645 San Anselmo AveBest Bagel of America
Savor the oyster liquor at this most pioneering farm
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Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwySavor the oyster liquor at this most pioneering farm
Order a few Combo slices and pick up a bottle of Chablis at Coit Liquors. End at Washington Square Park. Set up a picnic and you'll look so good it should be on a postcard.
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Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green StOrder a few Combo slices and pick up a bottle of Chablis at Coit Liquors. End at Washington Square Park. Set up a picnic and you'll look so good it should be on a postcard.
You will not go wrong here: Lamb / Beef Gyro extra spicy
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Oasis Grill
91 Drumm StYou will not go wrong here: Lamb / Beef Gyro extra spicy
Johnny Doughnuts
1617 4th StTwo words. Croissant donut
Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main St Deck dine on a sparkling bay
Ad Hoc
6476 Washington StHonest cuisine
Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StCheap, delicious banh mi to-go
Nopalito
306 Broderick StVibrant Mexican fare
Non-profit community arts center where you can watch live recordings for radio
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Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StNon-profit community arts center where you can watch live recordings for radio
Kao Mun Gai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgy0pQmSYZE
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Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StKao Mun Gai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgy0pQmSYZE
Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore StLoud og local spot
Classic establishment for a group looking to dine in a comfortable booth setting
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Poggio Trattoria
777 BridgewayClassic establishment for a group looking to dine in a comfortable booth setting
Creek Park
634 Sir Francis Drake BlvdCopa Mista gelato, Bartons Bagels, coffee houses, quaint shops
Pizza Molina
17 Madrona StLove this restaurant
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StIncredibly good sushi
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Family bakery beloved by cyclists
Fish.
350 Harbor DrAl fresco fish and chips, fried oyster sandwich, etc.
The Western Room at Rancho Nicasio is not to be missed
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Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdThe Western Room at Rancho Nicasio is not to be missed
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
3876 Noriega StSavagely good bakery
Outerlands
4001 Judah StOrganic, local farm to table
Copita
739 BridgewayTequileria y Comida
Devils Gulch Ranch
Diversified, sustainable farm
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St"The Original Peet's"
Balboa Cafe Mill Valley
38 Miller AvenueMill Valley local
PlumpJack Winery
Oakville Cross Rdquaff a Cab
El Molino Central
11 Central AveBest breakfast
A16
2355 Chestnut StItalian American New
Locanda
557 Valencia StOne of many good restaurants in the Mission
Fairfax Scoop
63 BroadwayIce Cream Craving
Bar with sausages, board games and bikes on the walls
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Gestalt Haus
28 Bolinas RdBar with sausages, board games and bikes on the walls
Village Sake - Japanese Pub
19 Bolinas RdIzikaya food, a japanese style pub
M.H.Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo AveSuper cool bakery
El Palmar Restaurant & Market
757 Lincoln AveAl Pastor Tacos off the chain
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StFun fun
Hakka Restaurant
4401 Cabrillo StSerious chinese
Petit Crenn
609 Hayes StFood as art
Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena HwyWine tasting, got to eat
Drinks & Nightlife
Call em up why don't you? (415) 332-1392 If there's live jazz, it might be well worth it
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No Name Bar
757 BridgewayCall em up why don't you? (415) 332-1392 If there's live jazz, it might be well worth it
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera AveExcellent food and intimate live music
My friend Anthony shucks oysters here, a morning ferry into the city is a fun way to spend the day.
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Hog Island Oyster Co.
My friend Anthony shucks oysters here, a morning ferry into the city is a fun way to spend the day.
Enjoy the moderately bitter, moderately hoppy, balanced IPA
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdEnjoy the moderately bitter, moderately hoppy, balanced IPA
Bar Bocce
1250 Bridgewayfun, casual place on the bay
Travis Marina Bar
1679 Sommerville RdBest location for a craggly bar
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat spot
Mill Valley Beerworks
173 Throckmorton AveIt's a Norman Rockwellish town
Tee Off Bar & Grill
3129 Clement StreetDefinition of a Dive Bar
Butter
354 11th StLike you're back at university
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th StCozy nightclub. Good alternative music
Parks & Nature
Set location for George Lucas's "The Ewok Adventure" Nice nature loop
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Roys Redwoods Preserve
Set location for George Lucas's "The Ewok Adventure" Nice nature loop
Phoenix Lake Road
Phoenix Lake RoadIdyllic lake loop to walk around in the heel of Ross where mansions loom
Aspirational promontory if there ever was one. Wonderful new visitor's center. Walk the coastal trail & catch glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge through swaying cypress limbs
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAspirational promontory if there ever was one. Wonderful new visitor's center. Walk the coastal trail & catch glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge through swaying cypress limbs
Beautiful asiatic magnolias. instagram @sfbotanicalgarden
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Jardín Botánico de San Francisco
1199 9th AveBeautiful asiatic magnolias. instagram @sfbotanicalgarden
The scenic drive to get here is totally majestic. Bonfires are allowed at this beautiful beach. Wander up the valley to see the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center ;)
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Muir Beach
The scenic drive to get here is totally majestic. Bonfires are allowed at this beautiful beach. Wander up the valley to see the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center ;)
Shafter Bridge
Shafter GradeKnown as The Inkwells, a natural pool perfect for a hot summer dip
Stinson Beach
Sandy public beach
Terra Linda-Sleepy Hollow Divide Northern Preserve
Wildflowers
Tomales Point Trail
Pierce Point RoadTule Elk, epic fog-whipped coast
Aquatic Park Pier
Aquatic Park PierSwimmers favorite
Big Rock
3850 Lucas Valley RdSuper hiking/mt. biking trail bordering Skywalker Ranch and Skywalker Sound
Shopping
Coast town famous for ripping down it's own exit sign to detract tourists. Wildlife, artists, and surfers in a mirthful if benign coexistence
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Bolinas
Coast town famous for ripping down it's own exit sign to detract tourists. Wildlife, artists, and surfers in a mirthful if benign coexistence
Boutique shopping center. Farmers Market Saturday, Food Truck Sunday
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Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing CirBoutique shopping center. Farmers Market Saturday, Food Truck Sunday
Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm Welp! A pretty darn good market right here
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm Welp! A pretty darn good market right here
When you need a special bottle of wine pay a visit to old "yellow". This expansive building houses Modern Appealing Clothing, Piccino Cafe, Dig Wines, and Blue Bottle
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Dig Wines
1005 Minnesota StWhen you need a special bottle of wine pay a visit to old "yellow". This expansive building houses Modern Appealing Clothing, Piccino Cafe, Dig Wines, and Blue Bottle
When an author visits a bookstore.... Inside tip: during the holidays they have the best gift-wrappers in town
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Book Passage
When an author visits a bookstore.... Inside tip: during the holidays they have the best gift-wrappers in town
Silbermann's Ice Cream
196 Northgate OneFamily parlor, a quaint little thing
Omnivore Books
3885 Cesar Chavez<3 Bookstore
Above Category
42 Caledonia StHigh-end cycling shop
Tesla
1616 Redwood HwyIf you're curious about the brand..
Hello! My name is Caroline and I work here, come on in and have a look :)
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Anthropologie
750 Hearst AveHello! My name is Caroline and I work here, come on in and have a look :)
Arts & Culture
A.C.T.'s Geary Theater
415 Geary StMore theatre. One of San Francisco's gems
The plays I've seen here are performed by hard-working actors. They've been provocative, sometimes avant garde
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Marin Theatre Company
397 Miller AveThe plays I've seen here are performed by hard-working actors. They've been provocative, sometimes avant garde
Ascend the circular ramp and witness a fine proof of concept. Black walnut furniture and supple lines and details throughout make a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's prototype building worthwhile.
XANADU GALLERY
140 Maiden LnAscend the circular ramp and witness a fine proof of concept. Black walnut furniture and supple lines and details throughout make a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's prototype building worthwhile.
This venue, in the heart of Cal university, hosts music, dance, and theater.
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Cal Performances
101 Zellerbach HallThis venue, in the heart of Cal university, hosts music, dance, and theater.
Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StCheck out some Brand New
One of the best places in the world to see stand up comedy, no joke
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Throckmorton Theater
142 Throckmorton AveOne of the best places in the world to see stand up comedy, no joke
University of California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetHighly recommend