Picnic Valley
San Rafael
Visit Picnic Valley
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
China Camp State Park
Enjoy a trip to China Camp State Park and popular activities such as hiking in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.
Dominican University of California
Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California as part of your travels around San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour + Bay Cruise Adventure
Top hotels in Picnic Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Nasty
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excelente hotel. Muito bem localizado e com otimo atendimento. Vale a pena para quem quer visitar San Francisco, havendo diversas opções de restaurantes na volta. Quarto é o tradicional, com duas camas de casal.
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very courteous. Room was clean, but balcony was not cleaned and furniture was old.
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Comfort Inn by the Bay
I can’t believe you pay top dollars for I Room and not give you Water to make coffee in your room we asking in she tell me drink from the sink and not house keeping only one time the 4 days we stay she tell me because the California fires safe water I pay 500 I day for my Room in this what I have ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picnic Valley
Francisco Boulevard West
While there might not be top attractions in Francisco Boulevard West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
Bret Harte
Bret Harte might not have many top sights, but Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gerstle Park
While Gerstle Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards.
California Park
While California Park isn't home to many top sights, Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart are some notable places to visit nearby.
Montecito-Happy Valley
While Montecito-Happy Valley isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
