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San Rafael California
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RESTAURANTS
Il Davide
901 A Street 415-454-8080
www.ildavide.net
Italian restaurant serving refined Tuscan fare including lunch specials amid a lively
atmosphere.
Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Dr. 415-524-2773
www.terrapincrossroads.net
Founded by Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh, this restaurant & music venue offers farm-to-
table fare.
Vin Antico
881 4th Street
415-721-0600www.vinantico.com
Brick & wood accent the elegant ambiance in
this bistro serving creative seasonal pastas & meats.
CITY CONTACTS
The City of San Rafaelwww.cityofsanrafael.org
415-485-3066
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Srchamber.com
415-454-4163
POINTS OF INTEREST
THINGS TO DO
101 Surf Sports
115 Third Street 415-524-8492
www.101surfsports.com
101 Surf Sports is a full service Water Sports Shop specializing in Stand Up Paddleboarding
(SUP), Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Surfing, and
Kayaking on Marin County waters as well as the San Francisco Bay.
China Camp State Park / McNears Beach
101 Peacock Gap Trail
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466The park offers hiking and biking along 15
miles of trails, plus horseback riding, camping
and picnicking. McNears Beach offers a seasonal swimming pool, tennis courts, family
and group picnic areas, a sandy beach, lawn
areas, seasonal snack bar, and a 500 foot long fishing pier. (Day use fee required).
Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave
415-485-3328
www.falkirkculturalcenter.orgAn elegant and historic site that offers Master
Gardner classes, poetry readings and
workshops. Walk the galleries or sit outside with a book and lunch.
Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center
3501 Civic Center Drive
415-499-7009www.marincounty.org
Take an hour & tour Marin’s national and state-
designated historic landmark. The Marin Civic Center was one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last and
most important endeavors in the late 1950s.
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Mission San Rafael Arcangel
1104 Fifth Avenue www.saintraphael.com
Established in 1817, Mission San Rafael was
established as an assistance or “helper” mission to Mission Dolores in San Francisco. Because
its original purpose was to care for the sick, it
was named after St. Rafael the Archangel, the angel of bodily healing. Opened for visitors
daily. Self-guided tours are available.
Northgate Mall
5800 Northgate Dr.415-479-5955
www.shopnorthgate.com
Northgate mall is an indoor shopping mall offering a variety of stores, services and
restaurants. The mall features a Century Theatre
as well as monthly family events.
Peacock Gap Golf Course
333 Biscayne Dr.415-453-4940
www.peacockgapgolfclub.com
The championship level course cultivates a true love for the game with year-round golf
tournaments and a full calendar of events that
unfold in an unparalleled setting. Enjoy gorgeous views of Marin County while playing on
one of Northern California’s best heritage courses.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Experience Art in downtown San Rafael
4th Street www.artworksdowntown.org
Visit the galleries of “Art Works Downtown” to
see one of their exhibits. The 2nd Friday Art Walks allows you to walk down 4th street
enjoying galleries, art exhibits, live mush and
refreshments.
Marin County FairCivic Center Fairgrounds
415-499-6400
www.marinfair.orgThis popular annual fair is held on the first
weekend in July. It features carnival rides,
fireworks on the lagoon, and special exhibits.
Marin Farmers Market
Marin Center Parking Lot www.agriculturalinstitute.org
Held year round on Thursdays and Sundays,
the Sunday Marin Farmers Market is the third largest farmers market in California.
Winter Wonderland/Parade of LightsDowntown San Rafael
415-720-5591
www.downtownsanrafel.orgA candle-lit walk through downtown San
Rafael. There’s even a man-made snow bank for sledding and making snowmen.