San Rafael, California

San Rafael, located halfway between San Francisco and California's famous wine country, is the County of Marin's oldest city. San Rafael is also Marin's central city. Located in the center of the county's eastern urban corridor, San Rafael is the county's governmental, business, and cultural center. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael makes a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, the Pt. Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael has a population of approximately 57,146.