# Kid-friendly places in San Rafael 14 listed places in San Rafael: 7 playgrounds and things to do, 4 restaurants and 3 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Kid-friendly restaurants in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/restaurants) (4) - [Family-friendly hotels in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/hotels) (3) - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/playgrounds) (7) - [Places with high chairs in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-high-chairs) (3) - [Places with a changing table in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-changing-tables) (5) - [Restaurants with a kids' menu in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-kids-menu) (3) - [Hotels with cribs in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-cribs) (3) - [Hotels with a fridge in the room in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-a-fridge) (3) - [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-restrooms) (5) - [Free things to do with kids in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/free-to-visit) (5) - [Shaded playgrounds and parks in San Rafael](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael/with-shade) (5) ## Places 1. [Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-by-hilton-san-rafael-at-marin-center-san-rafael) (hotel, San Rafael). Every room is a two-room suite, with made-to-order breakfast, an indoor pool for any weather and an evening reception. 2. [Marinwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marinwood-park-san-rafael) (playground, San Rafael). A shady park with a fenced tot lot, a big-kid play area, BBQs and lawns, and the Marinwood Pool with its water slide and baby pool right next door. 3. [Maria B. Freitas Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/maria-b-freitas-park-san-rafael) (playground, San Rafael). Home to a button-activated splash pad, plus a playground, amphitheater seating and grassy hills for rolling down. 4. [McInnis Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mcinnis-park-san-rafael) (playground, San Rafael). A 450-acre park that fills a whole afternoon: mini golf, a driving range, a skatepark, pond fishing and easy marsh trails for spotting birds. 5. [Peacock Gap Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/peacock-gap-park-san-rafael) (playground, San Rafael). A renovated accessible playground split into tot and older-kid zones with spinners, hammocks and musical play pieces, plus a turf field and hillside paths. 6. [Gerstle Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gerstle-park-san-rafael) (playground, San Rafael). A historic redwood-shaded park: playground and swings, tennis and basketball courts, BBQ picnic spots and short walking paths. 7. [Amici's East Coast Pizzeria (San Rafael)](https://ourplayday.com/places/amici-s-east-coast-pizzeria-san-rafael-san-rafael) (pizzeria, San Rafael). Thin-crust East Coast pizza, a weeknight dinner institution. 8. [Sonoma Taco Shop](https://ourplayday.com/places/sonoma-taco-shop-san-rafael) (restaurant, San Rafael). A spacious, fast-casual taqueria; quick and low-stress with toddlers in tow. 9. [Marin Hilltop Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/four-points-by-sheraton-san-rafael-marin-county-san-rafael) (hotel, San Rafael). A practical base with quick freeway access to the city and to wine country. 10. [AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/ac-hotel-san-rafael-downtown-san-rafael) (hotel, San Rafael). A calm, European-style hotel within walking distance of restaurants and the SMART train, for an easy car-light weekend with older kids. 11. [LoCoco's Pizzeria](https://ourplayday.com/places/lococo-s-pizzeria-san-rafael) (pizzeria, San Rafael). A family-run Italian favorite with friendly staff and coloring to keep kids at the table. Old-school red-sauce comfort. 12. [Terra Linda Community Center and Pool](https://ourplayday.com/places/terra-linda-community-center-and-pool-san-rafael) (pool, San Rafael). A community center pool with a splash pad, giving toddlers their own place to play in the water. 13. [Fox & Kit](https://ourplayday.com/places/fox-kit-san-rafael) (restaurant, San Rafael). A café with a kids' play space and coffee for the grown-ups. 14. [Twin Sisters Nails & Spa](https://ourplayday.com/places/twin-sisters-nails-spa-san-rafael) (attraction, San Rafael). A nail salon and spa where kids can get a little manicure of their own while you get yours. ## About this list Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-rafael