China Camp, site 4, slightly elevated, trees around, but not covering. Good for seeing the sky. Sites 7,6,8 are under the trees next to the stream. Upper sites 27-30 ish. Nice, but seemed more like a park. And also has a view of the parking lot, but also the bay. For my tastes site 4 is the ideal. Remote, elevated, and not completely under the trees. Party site seems to be 7,6, 8.
Buy firewood from campsite, cheaper than Safeway.
Bring kindling
Consider buying stove.
FOOD:
Udon - packaged, awesome for a cold night.
Kim chee fried rice with portugeses sausage - also a keeper
Salmon on a plank - very nice
Roasting potatoes overnight for hash in the morning
Coffee- boil water, throw grounds in, then strain.
Strainer - good for coffee and udon noodles
Plastic container for dry goods - repeat. Good for keeping things dry, but also the top was good for a tray and getting the fire going.
FOOD, Next time:
- more rice. For 2 days, maybe 6 cups, the Japanese cups. For dinner, lunch and breakfast.
- edamame. Wholefoods and Safeway in Marin don't have them, although the trader joes probably did. Technically Safeway did but it was $1.50 for a handful, and that's just wrong.
- pineapple pancakes, or roasted pineapple with fish sauce, coconut milk.
CLOTHING:
- Baselayers, oh hello.
- consider bringing the baklava, or whatever it's called
- Polar fleece camisole - repeat
- SFOCC swim jacket - repeat
- sleeping bag - 20 degrees - repeat
- bike bag - repeat
- small cooler- cabinets are pretty small
- lock - repeat
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DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
- Next time: Mission San Rafael Arcángel
http://wikitravel.org/en/San_Rafael
- Mission San Rafael Arcangel, 1104 Fifth Avenue (at A Street),
415-456-3016 , [13]. M-F 6:30AM-5PM, Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 9AM-5PM. The northernmost of California's 21 missions, San Rafael was founded in 1817 as an asistencia or adjunct to Mission Dolores in San Francisco.
San Rafael was a hospital mission, tending the sick from Spanish
settlements and natives. The mission chapel has been restored in 1949,
and tours of the site as well as a museum are open to the public. Free.
- Marin County Civic Center The Civic Center is the only example of a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed government building in the world, and was considered to be well ahead of its time, making it a creative choice as the backdrop of the film Gattaca.
- Gerstle Park, [14]. This is a beautiful park and neighborhood right next to downtown. The park is a wonderful place to spend a relaxing day. The neighborhood even has a few restaurants, including Muffin Mania and the Panama Hotel Restaurant (see "Eat" section). edit
- Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, [15]. This beautiful Victorian house dates back to the 1880s and is now operated by the city of San Rafael. The property includes expansive gardens and ponds open to the public daily, and the center hosts a bevy of events throughout the year including tea parties, musical performances, and holiday festivals. edit
- Marin History Museum, 1125 B Street, ☎ +1 415-454-8538 , [16]. Tu/Wed 11am-4pm, Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri/Sat 11am-4pm. This historical Victorian house now serves as a museum dedicated to Marin County's past. It is located right next to the Falkirk Cultural Center. Free admission. edit
- McNear's Beach County Park (McNear's), 201 Cantera Way, ☎ +1 415-499-6387 , [17]. Daily, 7am-8pm. This park is located along the shoreline of the San Pablo
bay. It includes sprawling lawns with panoramic views of the bay, a
swimming pool with a snack bar, tennis and volleyball courts, picnic
tables, and a fishing pier. This is a great place to spend a day
regardless of the season, with many activities available. $8 per weekday, $10 Fri/Sat. edit
PLAN B:
- Embassy Suites San Rafael / Marin County Hotel and Conference Center 101 McInnis Parkway. (415) 499-9222 , [47]. Located towards the north of the renowned Golden Gate Bridge.
- Days Inn, 737 E. Francisco Blvd., +1 415-453-3450, [48].
- Panama Hotel Restaurant and Inn, 4 Bayview St, 415-457-3993 , 800-899-3993 , [49]. Bed & Breakfast. Wireless Internet, Restaurant and friendly staff.
- Extended Stay Deluxe, 1775 Francisco Blvd, 415-451-1887 , [50].
Accommodations geared towards the Extended Stay Traveler. 112 guest
rooms complete with fully equipped kitchens, on-site laundry facility,
Indoor Pool, Outdoor Hot Tub, Meeting Room, Breakfast in the morning,
Business Center, Wireless Internet throughout the property, Flat Screen
Televisions in all rooms, and Fitness Center on-site.
- North Bay Inn - San Rafael, 855 East Francisco Blvd, ☎ 415-456-8620 , [51]. B&B. edit
- Panama Restaurant and Inn, San Rafael, CA. Actually, the Panama is NOT a B & B. It is a small, quaint, nice hotel, with unusual and uniquely decorated theme rooms (not corny). The restaurant is likewise unusual and pleasing, and yes, the jazz is a nice addition. The whole affair is located in a quiet district, near the center of town. Rates include a very nice (no fruit loops) continental breakfast. If you like eclectic, not the same-as-usual experiences, this is the place.
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