San Rafael
San Rafael is the County Seat and home to the iconic Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. As Marin’s most populous city, it is the most culturally diverse, and home to a variety of diverse neighborhoods and homes to fit every budget and taste, from modest condos to multi -million-dollar estate properties.
San Rafael is centered near 101, so it has quick freeway access from most areas and serves as a public transportation hub, with Marin’s bus lines converging at the San Rafael Transit Center. The downtown area features a nice variety of shops and restaurants and also serves as the site for outdoor events. Each Thursday evening from April through September, 4th Street is transformed into one of Marin’s best farmer’s markets, featuring live music, lots of organic produce and delicious foods. There’s a popular farmer’s market a few exits North at the Civic Center that happens twice per week all year long.
San Rafael has 14 parks including the picturesque China Camp State Park, yacht clubs, docking and launching facilities, tennis & swim clubs and bicycle trails. It is a community where families can partake of a rich historical and cultural heritage while enjoying an active lifestyle. Serving as the county seat and most populated city, San Rafael is a lovely community, lively college town and residential haven all wrapped into one package. The assortment of housing is diverse in size, age , architecture and price range, offering a neighborhood for every lifestyle.