- 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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Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a good place to go to hike and spot some wildlife. Coyote, hawks, and rabbits are some of the animals you might find here.
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12 votes
195 Griffth Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513
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Offering swim passes, Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex provides a life guard monitored lap pool for community use. The pool also has two multilevel water slides and a wadding pool for younger children.
45.1 Miles
82%
17 votes
11650-11654 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Merriam Vineyards Winery is a well-stocked winery in Healdsburg. Along with wines, they have snack plates with aged cheddar, salamis, and nuts.
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Shoreline Amphitheatre
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1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043
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The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a sizable outdoor venue that has a capacity of 22,000 seats, including lawn seats. Over the years, it has become a popular spot for music festivals, concerts, comedy shows and other kinds of gatherings.
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46%
97 votes
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Shoreline Dog Park
Bill Graham Pkwy at North Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94041
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A fenced, off-leash canine recreation facility, Shoreline Dog Park features dirt and gravel fields with a few trees. The park provides a double-gated entrance, dog waste bags, water fountains and a shaded area with picnic tables.
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Boasting a variety of wine tasting events and wineries, Livermore Valley is worth checking out if you enjoy wine. Many events are held throughout the year and are often very reasonably priced.
45.2 Miles
78%
78 votes
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Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd at Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
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Old Mission San Jose was one of twenty-one Spanish missionaries that were founded in Alta California. Visitors can learn about the history of the site, study genealogy, or purchase a souvenir at the gift shop.
45.2 Miles
A five acre park, Orchard Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. There are two play structures with climbing areas, swings, slides, and other amusements for kids, as well as covered picnic areas, walking trails, and basketball courts.
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80%
15 votes
2500 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
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Peninsula Youth Theatre uses theater performances and classes to develop a strong sense of self-esteem in youth. They provide an enriching theatrical experience in schools and reinforce the positive role the arts play in academic success.
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Bus tours, barrel tastings and gourmet food pairings are all available at the Ruby Hill Winery. Guests are welcome to have a picnic in the vineyards or enjoy a meal at the deli.