Title: Visit Sun Valley: Best of Sun Valley, San Rafael Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Sun Valley

## San Rafael

## Visit Sun Valley

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[San Rafael travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael.dx9924)

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### Popular places to visit

![Mission San Rafael Arcangel which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065807/d20836b2-9b82-49e5-99b4-bc1b1d606e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mission San Rafael Arcangel

This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mission-San-Rafael-Arcangel-Downtown-San-Rafael.d6065807.Vacation-Attraction)

![Spire and fountain which are located in an outdoor space that is off the employee cafeteria area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/79973cd4-a955-4b95-9546-280323e089bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Marin County Civic Center

After visiting Marin County Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Marin-County-Civic-Center-San-Rafael.d6065809.Vacation-Attraction)

![Don't forget to stop by the camp cafe and check out the pictures on the wall. Some famous album covers have been taken here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9924/3500632a-0fae-4c37-a366-e40301a05d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### China Camp State Park

Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities like hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/China-Camp-State-Park-China-Camp.d553248621558560557.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Dominican University of California

Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Dominican-University-Of-California-San-Rafael.d6237435.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Peacock Gap Golf Club

Play a round of golf in San Rafael at Peacock Gap Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the marina and lush forest in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Peacock-Gap-Golf-Club-San-Rafael.d6335113.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Marin-County-Civic-Center-Farmers-Market-San-Rafael.d6334911.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219796/d51f338a-6a93-4ad8-ab9b-06f7a1ddbe6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

CA $52

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details)

![Inside the cell block at Alcatraz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/07d315e0-8bb1-4ae9-9236-1bb35e12946d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alcatraz Island Tour Package

CA $186

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-tour-package.a671502.activity-details)

![Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192704/02e83615-017d-4057-af2f-68b4d1324bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

CA $164

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-ticket-and-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a192704.activity-details)

![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

CA $190

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details)

![San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/854629/0f2e2442-a530-43f2-8e58-6f15a31035ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

CA $108

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-movie-sights-city-tour.a854629.activity-details)

![San Francisco Love Bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Francisco Love Tour

CA $116

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details)

[See all activities in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Sun Valley Hotel Deals

![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

CA $168

CA $198 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (5,285 reviews)

Our time spent here was great! Close to everything we needed! Staff was great!

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=984038604286595072)

![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)

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA

CA $167

CA $252 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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! (7,319 reviews)

The whole hotel was clean all the time. The breakfast was great with a lot of food. The service for all different areas was awesome. The location of the hotel was perfect for our needs and I would come back and visit again.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

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![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

750 Kearny St San Francisco CA

CA $159

CA $187 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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! (2,391 reviews)

Great

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=984038604286595072)

![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/b8dfc462_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

351 Geary St San Francisco CA

CA $161

CA $189 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,855 reviews)

Hotel is fine just need to update the king mattress, wasn’t very comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=984038604286595072)

![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

701 3rd St San Francisco CA

CA $230

CA $271 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,995 reviews)

Good location, staff was nice, they have breakfast and a gym

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=984038604286595072)

![Hyatt Regency San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/1f7903cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA

CA $244

CA $349 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,067 reviews)

Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighbourhoods around Sun Valley

![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)

### Los Ranchitos

 When in Los Ranchitos, you can plan a visit to Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Los-Ranchitos.dx553248635989286800)

![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)

### Fairhills

 Fairhills might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Fairhills.dx984038663904428032)

![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)

### Lincoln

 Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Lincoln.dx984038753721253888)

![Dramatic sunset over Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944335156291006464/bef904b1-a8eb-422f-9616-6f34fd87c5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Gerstle Park

 While Gerstle Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Gerstle-Park.dx944335156291006464)

![Sunset light shines on the historic Spanish Colonial mission and downtown skyline of San Rafael, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944334058949931008/44f72a29-9956-4df2-b60f-b1f19354bdd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown San Rafael

 While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Downtown-San-Rafael.dx944334058949931008)

![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)

### Civic Center

 While visiting Civic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market and Marin County Civic Center. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Civic-Center.dx984037747952336896)

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