San Rafael, California Travel Information

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China Camp State Park Campgrounds China Camp State Park tumbles from panoramic ridges to the historic bayshore, delightfully isolated from neighboring San Rafael by intervening topography. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, this ... San Rafael, CA

Chinatown, San Francisco This stimulating walk takes you through San Francisco’s most famous ethnic neighborhood. Chinatown—situated between downtown San Francisco and the bohemian enclave of North Beach—is second only to Fis... San Francisco, CA

Chinatown, San Francisco San Francisco has a Chinatown to rival any city’s Chinatown, in part due to its outrageous architecture, but mostly because it has all the hustle and bustle you’d expect to find on the streets of Hong... San Francisco, CA

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Main Civic Center to China Camp (Distance: 0.9 mi) This one-way hike climbs to the Nike site on San Pedro Mountain to offer breathtaking views east, then winds down to China Camp. Some bicycles possible.

San Rafael, CA - Hiking - length:5.7 mi

San Pedro Peninsula (Distance: 1.0 mi) A scenic tour around the San Pedro Peninsula on an excellent paved road with few cars. A good ride to take on a hot summer's day when you can enjoy swimming at McNear's Beach, about the halfway mark.

San Rafael, CA - Road Biking - length:14 mi

Sorich Ranch & Terra Linda Ridge Trails (Distance: 1.0 mi) These two hikes explore the same area, a ridge dividing San Anselmo and Terra Linda. Each hike starts from a different street. Trail can be wet in winter.

Fairfax, CA - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

San Anselmo Creek and Cascade Falls (Distance: 1.5 mi) A photo can’t do justice to Cascade Falls—you must visit them to experience the overall impression this deeply shaded waterfall creates. It’s not loud and powerful like typical waterfalls, it’s more l...

Fairfax, CA - Hiking - length:5.6 mi

Gold Hill - San Pedro Ridge - Aquinas Fire Road (Distance: 1.7 mi) This hike climbs up a fire road behind Dominican College to the ridge above China Camp offering great views. Lots of bicycles on weekends, includes 1.5 miles of quiet streets.

San Rafael, CA - Hiking - length:5.5 mi

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McInnis Park McInnis Park Golf Center Public, 9 holes 1842 yards, par 31 2.8 miles from center of San Rafael, California

Peacock Gap Peacock Gap Country Club & Spa Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6354 yards, par 71 3.1 miles from center of San Rafael, California

Meadow Meadow Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6602 yards, par 71 5.0 miles from center of San Rafael, California

Mill Valley Mill Valley Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2140 yards, par 33 5.1 miles from center of San Rafael, California

Marin Marin Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6652 yards, par 72 6.1 miles from center of San Rafael, California

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