San Rafael
San Rafael, home to 57,700 residents, is the biggest city in Marin County. Less than 20 miles from San Francisco, it offers an array of activities and entertainment while still maintaining a small town vibe. Charming downtown San Rafael is the cultural and business center, with art galleries, live music, restaurants, nightlife, and boutiques galore. The Thursday and Sunday Farmer’s Markets are local favorites, offering fresh produce, food, and crafts. The independent film scene thrives at the Rafael Theater, with an active community and frequent events. San Rafael is also home to liberal arts college, Dominican University. Local attractions include the Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the Marin History Museum, China Camp State Park, and the Marin County Civic Center (built by Frank Lloyd Wright). San Rafael also has amazing yearly events, such as the Taste of Downtown, Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland, and the Italian Street Painting Festival. There is truly something for everyone in San Rafael.

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What exactly is Patch?? It is a hyper-local news source which offers information about what's going on in your town. They focus on community-specific news and local coverage for many individual Marin County communities. You can read more about Patch here. We have included a live feed for each city, so you can get an idea of the current news and events in each community.
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San Rafael Restaurants
- Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
- Arrivederci
- Cafe Gratitude
- Il Davide
- Lotus Cuisine of India
- Mauna Loa Hawaiian BBQ
- Michael's Sourdough
- My Thai
- Napoli
- San Rafael Joe's
- Sol Food
- Sushi to Dai For
- Yet Wah
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