.png?height=120&name=ILSC%20-%20Co-Branding_3%20Logos_Horizontal%20(White).png)
at Dominican University of California
General Housing Facilities Area Information Arrival Information Host Institution
Tel: 1(415) 485-3224
E-mail: lav@ELS.edu
- Safe neighborhoods with friendly people
- Mild climate year-round
- Near world-class attractions, nightlife and shopping
- 80% of Marin County is dedicated parkland and green space
- San Francisco Bay's calm waters make for excellent paddle boarding and kayaking
- Over 112km of ocean coastline
- Shopping at high-end shopping malls, independent boutiques and outlet malls
- Public transportation to San Francisco Bay Area by bus and ferry
Area Description
ELS San Francisco, North Bay makes its home on the campus of Dominican University of California in San Rafael, which is considered one of California's most beautiful university campuses. Students will love the many opportunities to interact with American students by joining university clubs, taking part in a conversation exchange program, or using the campuses excellent facilities. San Rafael is a safe suburban community just 18KM from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Our small city has all the amenities of a big city while maintaining that American small town feel. Marin County has hiking trails for all fitness levels as well as beaches for exploring. Do you play golf? You can play on public or PGA Tour level courses. World renowned wineries are less than an hour way by car or SMART Train.
Area Attractions
- San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Sausalito, Silicon Valley, Santa Rosa
- Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Microsoft
- Stanford and UC Berkeley
- World-renowned Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
- Fabulous shopping opportunities at high-end shopping malls, numerous independent boutiques and several outlet malls
- Parks and beaches: Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes National Sea Shore, Angel Island
- Six-Flags Amusement Park, Great America Amusement Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- National Champion sports teams: San Francisco Giants and 49ers, Oakland Warriors and Raiders, San Jose Sharks
- World-class Music
- More than 50 inexpensive public golf courses as well as several award-winning golf courses
Top internationally-rated restaurants
Distances to Key Locations (from ELS Center)
| Housing Options: | Minutes | Method |
| Homestays in the area (Homestay) | Up to 45 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| San Rafael Student Home (Student Residence (off campus)) | 15/30/10 | Bike/Bus/Car |
| Local Places: | ||
| Airport | 60/90 | Bus/Car |
| Bank | 20/5/20/5 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Downtown Area | 20/15/15/5 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Post Office | 30/14/30/6 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Restaurants | 20/25/10 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Shopping Mall/Outlet | 20/5/20/5 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Supermarket | 20/5/20/5 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Public Transportation | 5/5/2 | Walk/Bike/Car |
| Pharmacy | 20/5/20/5 | Walk/Bike/Bus/Car |
| Sports Stadium | 100/55 | Bus/Car |
| Other Nearby Cities: | ||
| San Francisco | 60-35 | Bus/Car |
| Berkeley, CA | 65/40 | Bus/Car |
Local Transportation
- Golden Gate Transit to San Francisco & Berkeley
- SMART Train to Sonoma County
- BART in the East Bay and San Francisco
Recommended Hotels
Contact hotel directly for prices.
The Marin Lodge
1735 Lincoln Avenue
Phone: 415.578.2827
The Villa Inn
1600 Lincoln Avenue
Phone: 415.456.4975
Four Points by Sheraton
Address: 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 479-8800
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Address: 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 499-9222