Cottages near McNears Beach Country Park

Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities like hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.

Find out about the history of San Rafael when you spend time at Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

Marin County Civic Center is worth a visit, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central San Rafael.

Play a round of golf in San Rafael at Peacock Gap Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the marina and lush forest in the area.

If you'd like to get a taste of San Rafael student life, check out Dominican University of California, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central San Rafael. San Rafael has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

After visiting Field of Dogs Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.