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San Rafael, Marin County's central city located halfway between San Francisco and California's famous wine country, is Marin's oldest community and is the county's government, business, and cultural center. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael's location is optimal for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, the Pt. Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. Marin's second most popular tourist spot, the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center is located here as well as the replica of the historical Mission San Rafael Arcangel. San Rafael has 14 parks, yacht clubs, outstanding docking and launching facilities, tennis and swim clubs, and many miles of bicycle trails. It is truly a community where families can enjoy an active lifestyle and partake of a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Serving as the county seat and the most populated city, San Rafael is a lovely bedroom community, vibrant college town, and historic residential haven all wrapped into one package. The assortment of housing is diverse in size, age, architecture, and price range-fact that adds to the fine sense of balance within the community. Options range from contemporary homes in luxurious enclaves to condominiums that overlook the Bay, or spacious traditional estates in the Dominican section. North of town are many ranch-style and Eichler homes.
Activities are as varied as the housing in San Rafael, designed to fill the leisure hours of every age group with fun, exercise, and creativity. Wonderful parks, marinas, trails, tennis and swim clubs, Falkirk Cultural Center, sports programs, and classes from dance to music are waiting to be explored and enjoyed.
The world-famous county civic center was designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright to harmonize with the backdrop of rolling hills north of town. Imposing Mount Tamalpais rises to the south and west, protecting the city from Pacific winds and fog. With its revitalized downtown district, burgeoning film and video community, art center, college atmosphere, and kaleidoscope of amenities, San Rafael mixes a peaceful setting and stimulating lifestyle. |
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| Chamber of Commerce |
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
817 Mission Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.4163 |
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin
P.O. Box 4423 San Rafael, CA 94913
Telephone: 415.721.9686 |
| Demographics |
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San Rafael Demographics
Population (2000): 56,063
Median resident age: 38.5
Average household income (2000): $60,994
Mean home price (2004): $477,100 |
| Government |
City of San Rafael
Telephone: 415.485.3070
Council meets first and third Mondays at 8:00 p.m. |
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County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7331 |
| History |
American Indian Alliance
Marin P.O. Box 150565 San Rafael, CA 94915
Telephone: 415.454.5969 |
Anne T. Kent California Room
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 427 San Rafael, California, 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7419 |
California State Historical Landmarks - Marin County
Compiled by Donald Laird, the sites included on the list are: the First Sawmill in Marin (located in Mill Valley), the Oldest House North of San Francisco Bay (north of Novato), the Mission San Rafael Arcangel (in San Rafael) and the site of the Lighter. |
Falkirk Cultural Center
1408 Mission Avenue (at E Street) San Rafael, CA
Telephone: 415.485.3328
An historic Victorian and a home for art, culture and events. |
Marin County Civic Center Tours
3301 Civic Center Dr San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.499.6646 |
Marin History Museum
1125 B Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.8538 |
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| Fire Stations |
San Rafael Fire Department
1039 C Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.3308 |
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Marin County Fire Department
3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6717 |
| Police Stations |
San Rafael Police Department
1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.3000 |
Marin County Sheriff's Office
3501 Civic Center Drive, #145 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7250 or 911
Responsible for patrol services, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals in unincorporated areas, and investigates criminal activity. It provides Mutual Aid support to local law enforcement and processes civil writs; serves court warrants. |
Marin Sheriff's Office & Emergency Services
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 266 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6584
Preparing for Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Landslides, Volcanoes; Children and special populations; Pets and other animals; Securing furniture and bolting foundations; and more. |
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County of Marin - H & HS
Health Services Division - Clinical Services Includes dental services, HIV/AIDS program, preventive health care for the Aging, Public Health Nursing, childhood, adult and travel immunizations, Lead Poisoning Prevention and more. |
Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers
Around Marin, CA
Telephone: 415.444.2000 |
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Archbishop Alemany Library
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.3251 |
Civic Center Library
3501 Civic Center Drive # 427 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6056 |
Marin County Free Library
3501 Civic Center Dr, # 414 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6051 |
Marin County Law Library
20 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6355 |
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San Rafael Public Library
1100 E Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.3323 |
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Civic Center Farmers Market
Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA 94903
Thursdays and Sundays 8AM - 1PM |
Downtown San Rafael Farmers' Market
4th Street - Between B Street and Lootens San Rafael, CA 94915
Telephone: 415.457.2266
April 7th - September 29th on Thursday Evenings 6PM - 9PM (Rain or Shine) |
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Bret Harte Community Association
San Rafael, CA
Telephone: 415.721.1611 |
Coalition on Homelessness of Marin
16 Ritter Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.457.7372 x 342 |
Dominican/ Black Canyon Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 151702 San Rafael, CA 94901 |
Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods
PO Box 151485 San Rafael, CA 94915-1585
Telephone: 415.453.6541 |
First Five Marin Children and Families Commission
1101 5th Avenue, Suite 215 San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.257.8555
Community development of commission policy to improve the lives of children aged zero to five and their families. |
Gallinas PTA
177 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 |
Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA)
P.O. Box 150644 San Rafael, CA 94915 |
Green Party of Marin
P.O. Box 150105 San Rafael, CA 94915-0105
Telephone: 415.456.6176
Marin County chapter of the Green Party of California. |
Lincoln-San Rafael Hill Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 150983 San Rafael, CA 94915-0983
Telephone: 415.454.6335 |
Marin Association of Female Executives (MAFE)
PO Box 10285 San Rafael, CA 94912
Telephone: 415.721.3808 |
Marin Birthing and Parenting
409 Miller Creek Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.608.8308 |
Marin Bocce Federation
550 B Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.5583 |
Marin Coalition
PO Box 150284 San Rafael, CA 94915
Telephone: 415.924.4972
A group of involved citizens who meet regularly to present, discuss and debate issues that affect the quality life in Marin County. |
Marin County Commission on Aging
10 North San Pedro Road, Suite 1012 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.7396 |
Marin County Grand Juror's Association
P.O. Box 4274 San Rafael, CA 94913-4274 |
Marin Girls Softball
San Rafael, CA
Telephone: 415.721.4647 |
Marin Lodge No. 200, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
1525 Mission Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.459.5710 |
Marin Peace and Justice Coalition
P.O. Box 9458 San Rafael, CA 94912
Telephone: 415.721 2844 |
Marin Women's Commission
3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 205 San Rafael, CA 93901
Telephone: 415.499.6195 |
Marinwood Community Services District
775 Miller Creek Road San Rafael, CA 94903-1323
Telephone: 415.479.0775 |
Miller Creek Homeowners' Association
c/o Sharp Property Services San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.898.8886 |
North San Rafael Coalition
PO Box 6642 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.8028
This is an umbrella organization representing home owner associations and otherwise unrepresented individuals north of the "Hill" in the 94903 zip code. |
Northbridge Homeowners Association
PO Box 4092 San Rafael, CA 94903 |
Pacific Coast Marlins Swim Club
95 Racquet Club Dr San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.456.1153 |
San Rafael Mothers Club
P.O. Box 4003 San Rafael, CA 94913
Telephone: 415.451.7355 |
Santa Margarita Neighborhood Association
PO Box 6449 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.8028 |
Sun Valley Neighborhood Association
PO Box 151132 San Rafael, CA 94915
Telephone: 415.453.6226 |
Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club
Falkirk Cultural Center
Mission Ave. and E Streets, Downtown San Rafael San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.458.5007 |
Terra Linda Homeowers Assocation
Orchid Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.472.6243 |
Terra Linda ORCA Swim Club
685 Knockaboul Way San Rafael, CA 94903 |
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Marin County Parks and Open Space
3501 Civic Center Drive, #415 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.6387
Marin County Parks and Open Space provides a variety of experiences for individuals visiting Marin County parks. Boat launches, beaches, golf courses, swimming pools, picnic areas and ball fields are just a few samples of the many opportunities available. |
Marin County Dart Association
PO Box 150796 San Rafael, CA 94951 |
Marin YMCA
1500 Los Gamos Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.9622 |
Marinwood Community Services District
775 Miller Creek Road San Rafael, CA 94903-1323
Telephone: 415.479.0775 |
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
200 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.2000 |
Pickleweed Park Community Center
50 Canal Street San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.485.3077 |
City of San Rafael Recreation Activities
618 "B" Street San Rafael, California 94901
Telephone: 415.485.3333 |
Trips for Kids
610 4th St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.458.2986 |
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United Camps Conferences and Retreats
912 Lootens Place San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.678.5102 |
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1 Wellbrock Heights, P.O.Box 6109 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492 0237 |
Ayn Sof Kabbalah Community of the Bay Area
P.O. Box 4112 San Rafael, CA 94913 |
BayMarin Community Church
150 N. San Pedro. (P.O. Box K) San Rafael, CA 94913
Telephone: 415.507.0900 |
Chabad of Marin
1150 Idylberry Road San Rafael, CA 94913
Telephone: 415.492.1666 |
Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda
620 Del Ganado Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.2712 |
Christian Church of San Rafael
50 Los Ranchitos Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.4700 |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
San Rafael First Ward
220 North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.499.2200
Second Ward
220 North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.3044 |
Congregation Rodef Sholom
170 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.3441 |
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
333 Ellen Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.7023
The Episcopal Church serving Terra Linda, Lucas Valley, Hamilton and San Rafael. |
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
123 Knight Drive San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.456.0508 |
First Congregational Church of San Rafael
8 North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.2747 |
First United Methodist Church
9 Ross Valley Drive San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.453.8716 |
Korean Presbyterian Church Of San Rafael
635 Adrian Way San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.491.1932 |
| Lucas Valley Community Church
2000 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.8987 |
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
1100 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.1334 |
Marin Asian Community Church
P.O. Box 6655 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.878.2073 |
Marin Interfaith Homeless Chaplaincy (CAM)
1113 Second Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.459.6452 |
San Rafael Canal Ministry
91 Larkspur St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.2640 |
Santa Venetia Healing Ministry
802 Hacienda Way San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.246.1114 |
St. Isabella
1 Trinity Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.1560
The Mission of St. Isabella's Parish is to create an atmosphere in which faith can grow. |
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
10 Bayview Dr San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.2705 |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1123 Court Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.456.4842 |
St. Raphael Church
1104 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.8141 |
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
240 Channing Way San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.4131 |
Valley Baptist Church
3 North San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.3390 |
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Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Marin
809 B St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.453.7875 |
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Dixie School District |
San Rafael High School District |
Bahia Vista Elementary School
125 Bahia Way San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2415
438 students; K-5;Public |
Brandeis Hillel Day School
180 N San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.472.1833
200 students; K-8; Private |
California School For Internat
5 Las Ovejas, No. Two San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.491.4700
Grades 1-8; Private |
Coleman Elementary School
140 Rafael Dr. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2420
290 students; K-5; Public |
Dixie Elementary School
1175 Idylberry Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3730
363 students; K-5; Public |
Full Circle
70 Skyview Ter. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.868.1000
19 students; Grades 5-12; Private |
Gallinas Elementary School
177 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3150
564 students; K-8; Public |
Glenwood Elementary School
25 Castlewood Dr. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2430
364 students; K-5; Public |
James B. Davidson Middle School
280 Woodland Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2400
930 students; Grades 6-8; Public |
Laurel Dell Elementary School
225 Woodland Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2317
137 students; K-5; Public |
Madrone High (Continuation)
185 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2435
52 students; Grades 9-12; Public |
Marin Academy
1600 Mission Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.453.4550
382 students; Grades 9-12; Private |
Marin Waldorf School
755 Idylberry Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.8190
183 students; K-8; Private |
Miller Creek Middle School
2255 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3760
686 students; Grades 6-8; Public |
Montessori School Of Central Marin
317 Auburn St. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.456.1748
Kindergarten; Private |
Phoenix Academy
160-B North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.491.6624
24 students; Grades 9-12; Charter |
San Pedro Elementary School
498 Pt. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2450
385 students; K-5; Public |
San Rafael High School
185 Mission Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2330
964 students; Grades 9-12; Public |
Silveira (Mary E.) Elementary School
375 Blackstone Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3741
390 students; K-5; Public |
Special Education
111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94913
282 students; K-12; Public |
St Isabella Elementary School
One Trinity Way P O Box 6188 San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.479.3727
260 students; K-8; Private |
St Marks School
39 Trellis Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.472.8000
378 students; K-8; Private |
St Raphael School
1100 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.454.4455
258 students; K-8; Private |
Sun Valley Elementary School
75 Happy Lane San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415.485.2440
392 students; K-5; Public |
Terra Linda High School
320 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3100
1020 students; Grades 9-12; Public |
Vallecito Elementary School
50 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903
Telephone: 415.492.3750
378 students; K-5; Public |
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San Rafael Sanitation District
San Rafael, CA 94915-1560
Telephone: 415.485.3355 |
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Marin County Freecycle
The Freecycle Network is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away |
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Marin Recycling Center
535 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94501
Telephone: 415.453.1404 |
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Comcast of North Bay |
AT&T Telephone
Telephone: 800.310.2355 |
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG & E)
Telephone: 800.743.5000 |
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Local Weather
Winter temperatures range from 41 to 64
Spring temperatures range from 47 to 73
Summer temperatures range from 50 to 81
Fall temperatures range from 51 to 80
Rainfall XX-XX days per year
Precipitation XX inches per year |
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