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53 Walk Score of San Rafael, CA 36 Transit Score of San Rafael, CA 45 Bike Score of San Rafael, CA

San Rafael has an average Walk Score of 53 with 57,713 residents.

San Rafael has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

The most walkable San Rafael neighborhoods are Downtown, Montecito-Happy Valley and Canal Waterfront.

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53 Walk Score of San Rafael, CA

San Rafael is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Marinwood Park trails

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Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in San Rafael.

San Rafael Apartments for Rent

San Rafael Apartments for Rent

San Rafael Homes for Sale

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San Rafael Neighborhoods

Rank

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Name

Walk Score

Transit Score

Bike Score

Population
1 Downtown 94 51 70 2,220
2 Montecito-Happy Valley 78 52 56 2,118
3 Canal Waterfront 74 47 69 954
4 Canal 72 41 66 11,187
5 Gerstle Park 68 41 44 3,873
6 West End 67 32 38 1,744
7 Picnic Valley 63 44 39 1,189
8 Lincoln-San Rafael Hill 57 47 58 2,771
9 Bert Harte 53 40 46 1,810
10 Civic Center 53 42 42 2,246
11 Terra Linda 47 31 41 8,834
12 Sun Valley 46 29 37 2,788
13 North San Rafael Commercial Center 43 40 28 1,816
14 Fairhills 37 38 34 768
15 Domincan-Black Canyon 33 38 35 2,599
16 Mont Marin-San Rafael Park 21 32 29 1,694
17 Loch Lomond 11 2 17 1,101
18 Peacock Gap 6 0 16 1,999
19 Glenwood 6 - 10 1,635

Eating & Drinking

There are about 185 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in San Rafael.

People in San Rafael can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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on Marinwood Park trails

36 Transit Score of San Rafael, CA

San Rafael has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find San Rafael apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

San Rafael has some public transportation and about 19 bus and 1 rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from San Rafael on public transit.

45 Bike Score of San Rafael, CA

San Rafael is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market in San Rafael

Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market

Photo of Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market in San Rafael

Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market

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Marinwood Park

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Marinwood Community Farmers Market

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