One of San Rafael’s best kept secrets, this neighborhood is located right off the Miracle Mile with parts of it bordering San Anselmo. The location is great for commuting and is walkable to downtown San Anselmo and the west end of downtown San Rafael. It has beautiful tree-lined streets and mostly Spanish revival architecture. When the neighborhood was first established all building had to be of Spanish style, then in the 1960′s a neighbor challenged the rule and won, so there are some 60′s style homes sprinkled throughout. There’s a secret path that offers a shortcut for kids walking to Sun Valley Elementary. Also, at the top of Santa Margarita is a great place to walk your dog and enjoy views of downtown.