West End Travel Guide
San Rafael

Visit West End
Things to do

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

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 West End

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The breakfast every morning was delicious. Kind staff clean establishment"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Amazing stay, in the middle of everything."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay and felt luxury."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Fairmont San Francisco
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Excellent place to stay. 100% recommended."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West End

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.
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.
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.
Lucas Valley-Marinwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucas Valley-Marinwood and surrounding area, you can visit Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Marin County Civic Center.

Downtown San Rafael
While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Classic Billiards.





