Montecito-Happy Valley Travel Guide
San Rafael
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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
Find out about the history of San Rafael when you take a trip to Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Montecito-Happy Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
No breakfast. It's very noisy, especially at night. The room shakes when someone slams the door. You can hear people active at night doing tantra yoga next door. We were forced to evacuate at 3am because of the fire alarm. Quite Pathetic. good that it wasn't cold. The airconditioning is noisy ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The buffet breakfast was excellent and very efficiently run to get so many people in and out. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parking is $70+ a day at the hotel. It was easier to park slightly down and across the street for a max of about $45 a day. There was no microwave in the room to warm food that had gotten cold but the security at the front door whose name I believe is Darold was great and took us to warm it in the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
I would stay here again. The Pickwick’s nightly price was reasonable (unlike most of the other hotels in the area). Convenient location- walking distance to the Moscone Center and Chinatown. Although the building is (over 100 years?) old, it has been well maintained. My room on the 2nd floor was ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Montecito-Happy Valley
Country Club
While Country Club may 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 Marin History Museum.
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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Mission San Rafael Arcangel.
Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum.
Dominican
While Dominican isn't home to many top sights, Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lincoln
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin History Museum.
