Here you’ll also find the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center and George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch, as well as 1,514-acre China Camp State Park, a dog- and horse-friendly park that’s popular with hikers, bikers, and runners. Located in scenic, hilly Marin County, just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, San Rafael is known for its comfortable lifestyle and its proximity to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States.