- Our list of the best things to do in San Rafael, California, features the top 682 nearby activities — including 271 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Rafael, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
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A 500 seat theater, Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre not only is a showcase for plays but occasionally hosts concerts as well. Three large speakers on each side of the stage allow for excellent acoustics.
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Green fields and shady trees make up Ted Fairfield Park. The Dublin park is popular for many sports games due to the large playing fields. The sand volleyball, basketball court and picnic areas are also among the most popular amenities.
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The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
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Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
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Dumbarton Pier
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560
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Dumbarton Pier generally offers only fair fishing. The bottom is mud, the water is fairly shallow and salinity levels of the water can be higher than in more northern reaches of the bay.
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As a youth soccer league, Newark Soccer Club Inc organizes teams and tournaments for the community. The league accept kids from age 4 and up, and have team sizes of up to 10 people.
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A 15,000-square-foot facility, Burgess Skate Park offers skateboarders a space to learn and practice skills with a variety of ramps, elevations and obstacles. The park offers skateboarding classes and is also available for rental.
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A single-screen facility built in 1926, the Guild Theater offers showings of major film releases, independent and foreign films. The theater also offers monthly midnight screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'