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Welcome to San Rafael

San Rafael is the County Seat, Marin’s most populous city, and the most culturally diverse. It’s where much of the county’s business gets done, and it’s home to a variety of unique neighborhoods. San Rafael straddles 101, so 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 a stretch of 4th street is transformed into one of Marin’s best farmers markets. There’s live music, lots of organic produce and tons of tasty food–in fact the now iconic Puerto Rican restaurant Sol Food got it’s start here as a vendor. Downtown streets are also closed each June for the Italian Street Painting Festival, where artists showcase their talents with intricate chalk drawings on the asphalt. But all the action isn’t confined to downtown; there’s a popular farmer’s market a few exits North at the Civic Center that happens twice per week all year long.

With its diverse neighborhoods and homes to fit every budget and taste, from modest condos to multimillion dollar estate properties, it can take some time to really get to know San Rafael. But it’s time well spent and there really is something for everyone.

Things we love about San Rafael

San Rafael schools

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SUN VALLEY
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Sun Valley

75 Happy Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2443
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COLEMAN ELEMENTARY
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Coleman Elementary

800 Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2494
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GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY
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Glenwood Elementary

25 West Castlewood Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2430
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LAUREL DELL ELEMENTARY

Laurel Dell Elementary

225 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
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BAHIA VISTA ELEMENTARY
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Bahia Vista Elementary

125 Bahia Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2415
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SAN PEDRO ELEMENTARY
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San Pedro Elementary

498 Point San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2450
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VENETIA VALLEY ELEMENTARY
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Venetia Valley Elementary

177 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
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MARY E. SILVEIRA ELEMENTARY
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Mary E. Silveira Elementary

375 Blackstone Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
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DIXIE ELEMENTARY
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Dixie Elementary

1175 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
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VALLECITO ELEMENTARY
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Vallecito Elementary

50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
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JAMES B. DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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James B. Davidson Middle School

280 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
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Miller Creek Middle School

2255 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
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San Rafael High

185 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
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TERRA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL
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Terra Linda High School

320 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, California 94903
(415)492-3100
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