Neighborhood field notes · San Rafael
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EXPLORE THE AREADowntown San Rafael
San Rafael
Downtown San Rafael
Fourth Street shops, restaurants and access to the SMART corridor.
EXPLORE →EXPLORE THE AREATerra Linda
San Rafael
Terra Linda
North San Rafael residential area known for midcentury architecture and open-space access.
EXPLORE →EXPLORE THE AREASun Valley
San Rafael
Sun Valley
Residential pocket west of downtown near Sun Valley Park.
EXPLORE →EXPLORE THE AREACanal Area
San Rafael
Canal Area
East San Rafael waterfront-adjacent neighborhood with varied housing types.
EXPLORE →Research beyond the headline
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