The county seat and cultural center of Marin. San Rafael has the most urban energy in the county, with a growing restaurant scene, arts institutions, and diverse neighborhoods. Visit the Rafael Film Center for independent cinema, explore the Marin Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, shop and dine along Fourth Street, catch a farmers market, or take in a show at the Marin Center. It offers a wide range of housing and serves as the commercial and civic hub of the county.