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Things to see in San Rafael (United States): 12 places and when to go
San Rafael is a town in United States, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Food and drink (4), Wildlife (3). The best known are Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais and China Camp State Park. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.9738, -122.5348
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 42 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Tamalpais, at 784 m.
What to see in San Rafael
The places in and around San Rafael, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Muir Woods National MonumentNational Monument in the United States9.6 km
- Mount TamalpaisMountain in Marin County, California6.2 km
- China Camp State ParkMuseum and state park in San Rafael, California5.5 km
- Ring MountainMountain in United States of America8.3 km
- Bolinas LagoonLagoon in California14 km
- Bolinas BayBay in California, United States15 km
- All Hands EcologyU.S. nonprofit organization14 km
- Adobe Creek BrewingBrewery11 km
- ADT - California - T - Seg 9Hiking14 km
- Fairfax BrewingBrewery4.5 km
- Hidden SplendorBrewery508 m
- Pond Farm Brewing CompanyBrewery515 m
When to go to San Rafael
The best time to visit San Rafael is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Rafael
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Francisco64 places25 km
- Berkeley, California38 places26 km
- Vallejo, California30 places29 km
- Petaluma24 places33 km
- Oakland, California44 places36 km
- Walnut Creek13 places43 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Rafael?
The best known: Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais, China Camp State Park, Ring Mountain, Bolinas Lagoon. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Rafael?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to San Rafael?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 42 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Rafael as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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