Title: Visit Canal Waterfront: Best of Canal Waterfront, San Rafael Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Canal Waterfront](https://expedia.ca/Canal-Waterfront-Hotels.d984039382921375744.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Canal Waterfront Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Canal-Waterfront.d984039382921375744.Car-Rental-Guide)[Canal Waterfront Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Canal-Waterfront.d984039382921375744.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Canal Waterfront ## San Rafael ## Visit Canal Waterfront Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Rafael travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael.dx9924) --- ### 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 4/5(1 review) 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 5/5(1 review) 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 ![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) ![Alcatraz Island in San Francisco ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/472754/70bdbd53-8ef8-45fd-ba81-18f17f763a03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mix & Save: San Francisco Grand City Tour + Alcatraz Island CA $219 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mix-save-san-francisco-grand-city-tour-alcatraz-island.a472754.activity-details) ![Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516054/59a4face-b6a6-4df9-bda8-39b9a931913c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group) CA $130 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/muir-woods-and-sausalito-12-day-tour-small-group.a516054.activity-details) [See all activities in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d9924.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Canal Waterfront Hotel Deals ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA CA $180 CA $212 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,408 reviews) This has been mine and some friends go to spot. We call it “The Perch”. The corner rooms have you feeling nicely perched up in the sky with amazing views. Staff is always nice and helpful. Rooms are always clean. Walking distance to a lot of places. Very child friendly Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA CA $186 CA $219 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 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! (2,925 reviews) Clean room. Considering the age of the hotel, it's in good condition. Staff EXTREMELY courteous, professional and helpful. I will stay again. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA CA $194 CA $284 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,370 reviews) Everything was great except for the water pressure. It was so low that it made a challenge washing your hands or brushing your teeth. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA CA $99 CA $173 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Great stay, location is very central and the staff was lovely Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA CA $131 CA $154 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,515 reviews) Good location for first timers Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julian 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA CA $117 CA $165 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (663 reviews) Hotel Julian is very nice and offered everything we needed. The front desk lady Angel is really an angel. She is so helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay there. We will definitely come back if we visit SF again. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=984039382921375744) [See all 3,802 properties in Canal Waterfront](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026®ionId=984039382921375744) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Canal Waterfront hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[Mar 17 - Mar 18](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[Mar 18 - Mar 19](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=984039382921375744&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Canal Waterfront ![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) ### Francisco Boulevard West While Francisco Boulevard West 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 Classic Billiards. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Francisco-Boulevard-West.dx984039600677060608) ![Highway 1 at Gaviota Pass, Santa Barbara County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944333611132547072/bd9dde2c-4617-4e95-a49c-54c82ad0510d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Montecito-Happy Valley If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montecito-Happy Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin Country Mart. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Montecito-Happy-Valley.dx944333611132547072) ![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) ### Picnic Valley Though Picnic Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Picnic-Valley.dx553248635976470347) ![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) ### Bret Harte While there might not be top attractions in Bret Harte, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Bret-Harte.dx944331111406948352) ![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) ### Canal While there might not be top attractions in Canal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Canal.dx984039548000813056) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Canal Waterfront ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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