San Rafael County is located in the state of California and is part of the larger Marin County. The county is named after the city of San Rafael, which is the county seat. The term 'Marin' is derived from the Spanish word for sea, and is a reference to the county's proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The county is home to a variety of attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument, and Point Reyes National Seashore.