Picnic Valley Travel Guide
San Rafael
Visit Picnic Valley
Things to do

Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Free Audio and Night Option

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

Self-Guided Palace of Fine Arts to Golden Gate Bridge Audio Tour
Top hotels in Picnic Valley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"room was clean and staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Picnic Valley
Southeast San Rafael
While there might not be top attractions in Southeast San Rafael, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

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.
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.
Canal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Canal and surrounding area, you can visit Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.




