We are 20 minutes North of San Francisco
To San Francisco: The city of San Rafael is located 11 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge and approximately 20 minute drive from the Marina, Richmond, Presidio areas of San Francisco. You can also drive to downtown San Francisco via either the Golden Gate or the Bay Bridge (the latter is about a 35 min drive). Time estimates of course can vary depending on traffic conditions.
To Berkeley/Oakland: San Rafael is located approximately 15-20 minutes from Berkeley, and 30 minutes from Oakland.
Ferry: From Larkspur (next town over, located 5 minutes from San Rafael), you can catch a ferry (approx 30 min) to downtown San Francisco's Ferry Building, which is full of restaurants and spectacular views. The Ferry is located just steps from the Courtyard by Marriott Larkspur Landing, a recommended hotel on our Lodging page.
From the Ferry Building you can take also take the tram to Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and the famous Powell and California Cable Car lines, or easily get to other myriad attractions of San Francisco.
The Venue is located right at the foot of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge, an easy ride into San Francisco or other parts of Marin.
Airport Transportation
You can fly in to either SFO (San Francisco) or OAK (Oakland) airports. Uber/Lyft will be available from either airport but you can avail of these dedicated bus services.
From San Francisco Airport, the Marin Airporter offers comfortable and inexpensive rides to San Rafael (Andersen Dr Stop) https://marinairporter.com/
From Oakland Airport, Groome Transportation shuttles stop in the Downtown San Rafael Transit Center. https://groometransportation.com/
Ample Parking at the Venue
If you are driving or renting a car, the Venue has a huge private parking lot! It has space for around 80 cars.
Getting Around Locally
Uber or Lyft are your best option (unless renting a car) to go between the Venue and your Hotel/AirBnB. Note that if you are renting a car, the Venue has a private and secure parking lot.
Car Rental (For Tourism and Outdoors)
Marin county and the greater North Bay offer a wealth of outdoor activities and attractions that are a must for visitors. Consider renting a car to drive around and discover this scenic part of the SF Bay Area. Of the many options available to you, most coveted are many attractions of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing, Marin Headlands hiking, Wine Tasting in Sonoma and Napa, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, China Camp State Beach, Point Reyes, Russian River, Bodega Bay. There are several cute towns with much character such as Sausalito, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Larkspur and downtown San Rafael that offer delicious cuisine and are a pleasure to walk. We will soon have a dedicated page listing all the fun things to do (besides dancing!) during your stay.