Title: Visit Southeast San Rafael: 2026 Southeast San Rafael, San Rafael Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Southeast San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Southeast-San-Rafael-Hotels.d984039831888064512.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Southeast San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Southeast-San-Rafael.d984039831888064512.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southeast San Rafael Vacations](https://expedia.com/Southeast-San-Rafael.d984039831888064512.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southeast San Rafael, CA ## San Rafael ## Visit Southeast San Rafael Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Rafael Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael.dx9924) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065807/d20836b2-9b82-49e5-99b4-bc1b1d606e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Rafael Arcangel This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history. [](https://expedia.com/Mission-San-Rafael-Arcangel-Downtown-San-Rafael.d6065807.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spire and fountain which are located in an outdoor space that is off the employee cafeteria area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/79973cd4-a955-4b95-9546-280323e089bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marin County Civic Center After visiting Marin County Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Marin-County-Civic-Center-Civic-Center.d6065809.Vacation-Attraction) ![Don't forget to stop by the camp cafe and check out the pictures on the wall. Some famous album covers have been taken here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/3500632a-0fae-4c37-a366-e40301a05d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### China Camp State 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. [](https://expedia.com/China-Camp-State-Park-China-Camp.d553248621558560557.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dominican University of California Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Dominican-University-Of-California-Dominican.d6237435.Vacation-Attraction) #### Peacock Gap Golf Club 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. [](https://expedia.com/Peacock-Gap-Golf-Club-Peacock-Gap.d6335113.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Marin-County-Civic-Center-Farmers-Market-Civic-Center.d6334911.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise $139 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192704/02e83615-017d-4057-af2f-68b4d1324bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour $120 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-ticket-and-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a192704.activity-details) ![San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/854629/0f2e2442-a530-43f2-8e58-6f15a31035ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour $79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-movie-sights-city-tour.a854629.activity-details) ![San Francisco Love Bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Love Tour $85 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Island Prison Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/320357c3-f182-4692-a613-a31a39478bee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages $86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/official-alcatraz-island-prison-tour-with-free-app-audio-packages.a671502.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5074355/e5b96efb-25e7-4293-8c01-e22e2e029b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise $125 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alcatraz-inside-and-golden-gate-bridge-bay-boat-cruise.a5074355.activity-details) [See all activities in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Southeast San Rafael Hotel Deals ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA $132 nightly $155 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,437 reviews) The room was comfortable. No noise, the room has shades that make it very dark, the sheets and pillows are nice (they provide two firmnesses of pillows). We ate at the ROH for dinner. They have some free options for kids and the service was great. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA $137 nightly $161 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,927 reviews) Lovely older hotel. Concierge (lady) was amazing and offered great suggestions for our one day in San Francisco. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA $182 nightly $214 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,373 reviews) Loved the breakfast. The freshness and the spread. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA $103 nightly $122 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) The room is tiny! But it worked. I was awoken by very loud music at 5am, unfortunately. Took a star off due to that, the slim selection at breakfast, one elevator being out of service, and the check-in kiosk not working for me. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA $126 nightly $149 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,535 reviews) Staff is friendly and helpful. Only thing, I wish the bedding was softer, and more high end Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julian 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA $106 nightly $125 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (678 reviews) The hotel is aging and not spotless, but the front desk people were friendly and the bedding was fresh. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039831888064512) [See all 4,104 properties in Southeast San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026®ionId=984039831888064512) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-California-Park.dx984039648666198016) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canal While there might not be top attractions in Canal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Canal.dx984039548000813056) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bret Harte While there might not be top attractions in Bret Harte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park. [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Bret-Harte.dx944331111406948352) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Francisco Boulevard West While Francisco Boulevard West might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park. [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Francisco-Boulevard-West.dx984039600677060608) ![Highway 1 at Gaviota Pass, Santa Barbara County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944333611132547072/bd9dde2c-4617-4e95-a49c-54c82ad0510d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Montecito-Happy Valley If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montecito-Happy Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum. [](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Montecito-Happy-Valley.dx944333611132547072) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Loch Lomond Though Loch Lomond might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Peacock Gap Golf Club. 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