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San Rafael, California lies about 20 minutes north of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate bridge.
This city, which now has a population of 56,000, had its beginnings in 1817 as a town built around the Mission San Rafael Archangel. It was later incorporated in 1874. |
|  | The beauty of San Rafael The San Rafael area is loaded with natural beauty. After living the urban life for 13 years in Los Angeles, the comparatively rural setting in San Rafael is pure heaven for me.
Our state flower is the California poppy. Beginning in March, this beautiful flower is abundant throughout Marin. |
| North San Rafael and San Pablo Bay |
| | The people of San Rafael San Rafael residents are fiercely protective of their environment, will fight tooth and nail to keep their one remaining cow pasture, detest the use of cell phones on public transportation (unless they are taking their own incoming call), and are avid fans of Two Buck Chuck.
This picture shows the beautiful valley in North San Rafael that is my home. |
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| Pros: | "Mediterranean type weather, beautiful scenery, local news that reads like a comedy" | | Cons: | "No ice skating rink, NIMBYism" | | In A Nutshell: | "If you look deep enough, you'll find more than just hot tubs and alfalfa sprouts here." |
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Jenniflower Tue Apr 28, 2009 09:01 UTC
I've loved reading through your page today, thank you! Am hoping to come to San Fransisco in Aug/Sept so need ideas of accomm etc. and to see the neighbouring areas... love the hiking trails, just our cuppa tea :) | gugi66 Wed Dec 17, 2008 08:50 UTC
It looks really nice in SR. Good pictures and tips. | Lhenne1 Mon Apr 7, 2008 17:20 UTC
Thanks for the hiking tips. We stopped in San Rafael on a road trip from Monterey to Vancouver but didn't get a chance to stay long. Hoping to get back up north in the summer :) | maryimilos Tue Jan 1, 2008 18:37 UTC
do you know where in san rafael celebrate serbian christmas?? |
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