West End Travel Guide
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
Explore the lovely green spaces of China Camp State Park and enjoy the hiking trails in San Rafael. Wander the lush forest in this family-friendly area.
Marin History Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Marin History Museum in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Activities
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Day Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around West End
Los Ranchitos
Los Ranchitos might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Picnic Valley
If you're spending some time in Picnic Valley, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Marin Bocce Federation are top sights worth seeing.
Terra Linda
Terra Linda might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.
Bayside Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bayside Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Peacock Gap Golf Club and McNears Beach Country Park.
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Lombard Street
- University of California
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Ghirardelli Square
- Sonoma Raceway
- Point Reyes National Seashore
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium