Title: Visit Fairfax: Best of Fairfax Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Hotels.d6143184.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Vacation-Rentals.d6143184.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Fairfax.d6143184.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Fairfax Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Fairfax.d6143184.Car-Rental-Guide)[Fairfax Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax.d6143184.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Fairfax ## Travel Guide ![Panoramic view of bright sun and dark storm clouds over green California landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143184/a9c01563-d54d-4e9d-8f37-3c55d42490ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of bright sun and dark storm clouds over green California landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143184/a9c01563-d54d-4e9d-8f37-3c55d42490ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Woman and sons in forest, Fairfax, California, USA, North America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143184/a0865078-c03a-4cde-810e-aa10f0ba072d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Family walking in forest, Fairfax, California, USA, North America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143184/bcc5909f-9d86-4e58-80dd-855c42c15c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![this is actually bill williams gulch, about a quarter mile from phoenix lake in ross, california. the dense redwood forest and waterfalls make this place feel literally magical. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199829/527ef8c3-648a-4645-b328-c4593134f7ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Fairfax Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Fairfax ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Manor While Oak Manor isn't home to many top sights, Marin Museum of Bicycling and Fairfax Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby. 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(5,229 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143184) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA CA $167 CA $253 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,312 reviews) Comfy beds. Short walk to Pier 39\. Safe surroundings. Fire pits. Quiet. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143184) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA CA $168 CA $198 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,364 reviews) Savvy, clean, sleek in a very clean China town. I love the cars a aialbe to pick you up and drop off as part of the guest services. The breakfast was not buffet style but still covered side orders of fruit and drinks. It was a good deal to have it connected with your room purchase. The view was breathe ... 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She made us feel welcome and comfortable. The cottage was cozy , clean, well appointed and had all the amenities needed for our stay. The ambience and fresh air within the redwoods was perfect. Short walk to downtown to good restaurants and unique ... Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Fairfax-Hotels-Relax-In-Fairfax-Quiet-Cottage-In-The-Redwoods.h19153977.Hotel-Information) ![Amazing Oceanside Cottage w Private Beach Lot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569500/33569427/2dae85bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amazing Oceanside Cottage w Private Beach Lot Stinson Beach CA Book a stay at this beach cottage in Stinson Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Muir Woods National Monument and Stinson ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews) The view is amazing! Being on the beach is just what we were looking for. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Stinson-Beach-Hotels-Delightful-Oceanside-Cottage-W-Private-Beach-Lot.h33569427.Hotel-Information) ![Kasa The Addison San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71950000/71946000/71945946/6c409103_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa The Addison San Francisco 2263 Sacramento St San Francisco CA Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and memory foam beds. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews) The apartment was spotless Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-The-Addison-By-Kasa.h71945946.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6143184&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48192215/33213992-0fc5-4389-88ab-2af065400bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SAN FRANCISCO: (2hr) SUNSET Sailing Experience on SF Bay CA $207 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-2hr-sunset-sailing-experience-on-sf-bay.a48192215.activity-details) [See all activities in Fairfax](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Fairfax.d6143184.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Fairfax ![View of homes nestled in the hills of Mill Valley.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8630/3ca18d41-97ed-4981-a777-6c2c8113e1e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mill Valley ![Mission San Rafael Arc?ngel was founded on December 14, 1817 as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of the Mission San Francisco de As](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/d2aaecde-6518-4b92-b416-4522be60b44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Rafael ![Glowing Sunset on Bolinas Bay, Stinson Beach, California Title](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177701/005d8d11-2a91-4b10-88dd-975cae2f6b6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stinson Beach ![Uvita Beach, Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179367/d423ccc3-f9c9-409c-b47e-a6537098ee81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bolinas - 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