- 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!
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Vistazo Street West, Tiburon, CA 94920
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A state park built around the Old St. Hilary's church, Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The park features remarkable scenic views of the bay and surrounding wilderness.
7.8 Miles
Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
7.8 Miles
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
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With Ohana Sailing, visitors can explore the San Francisco Bay by sailboat with an experienced guide and his crew. Memorable landmarks of the trip include the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
7.9 Miles
Gaslight Charters offer private sailing trips of the San Francisco Bay. The scow schooner can accompany up to 50 guests, is well maintained and can be chartered for events such as weddings, private parties, ash scattering and more. The captain and crew are experienced professionals and very friendly.
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When travelling across the San Francisco bay with Sail Sausalito, you are able to see sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and even some of the local wildlife. They also cater for private events.
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More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
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85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA 94966
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Specializing in small group charters, Apparition Sailing Adventures provides a great way to see and explore nature. Along with views of landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, wildlife animals like pelicans and sea lions may also be seen.
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Angel Island - Tiburon Ferry is the only way to get to the island without paddling a personal boat. The service includes ferry transportation, bay cruises, or charters and events.
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Desiderata Sailing is a yacht rental service that allows visitors to charter a boat for a variety of activities around San Francisco. They schedule and plan each trip individually, and offer day excursions and overnight trips.