Visiting Teams
Driving Directions to Dominican
From the South
Take Highway 101 North (across the Golden Gate Bridge)
Exit Central San Rafael
Right Turn on 2nd street (first stoplight)
Left Turn on Grand Avenue (1 block)
Proceed on Grand Avenue to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Acacia, (approximately 8 blocks to the Dominican University campus)
Left turn at acacia into parking lot next to gymnasium.
Soccer field and tennis courts are behind the gymnasium, across the footbridge
Visiting teams should check in with front desk of recreation center
From the North
Take Highway 101 South
Exit Central San Rafael
Left turn on Mission Avenue (first stoplight)
Left on Grand Avenue (two blocks)
Proceed on Grand Avenue for approximately 4 blocks to the Dominican campus and the intersection of Grand Avenue and Acacia.
Left turn at Acacia into parking lot next to gymnasium
Soccer field and tennis courts are behind the gymnasium, across the footbridge
Visiting teams should check in with front desk of recreation center
From the East Bay
Take Interstate 580 West toward San Rafael
Cross the Richmond Bridge
Exit Central San Rafael
Right on Second Street (first stoplight)
Left Turn on Grand Avenue (1 block)
Proceed on Grand Avenue to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Acacia (approximately 8 blocks to the Dominican University campus).
Left turn at acacia into parking lot next to gymnasium.
Soccer field and tennis courts are behind the gymnasium, across the footbridge.
Visiting teams should check in with front desk of recreation center.
Area Lodging
Dominican University of California is centrally located within Marin County, just 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Our location provides easy access to many exciting outdoor experiences, and we are only a 45-minute scenic drive to the wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. San Rafael and its surrounding area offer great value rates relative to its more famous neighbor, San Francisco. Below is a list of hotels and motels which can accomodate a range of travel budgets. Special arrangements can be provided for group reservations, as well as individuals, by contacting the hotels directly.
Best Western Novato Oaks
415-883-4400
215 Alameda Del Prado Novato, CA 94949
Rates range between $89 - $109
Wildfox restaurant on property
Room Service available
Note: 10-15 minutes from campus
Four Points by Sheraton
1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
Dominican Value Rate: $69.00 + 10% tax single or double
Must request the 'Domincan' rate when confirming individual reservations
Reservations Number: 415-479-8800 or 800-368-7764
Group Reservations: contact the Sales Department at 415-479-8800
Notes: 10 minute drive to campus. Outdoor swimming pool; walking distance to Northgate shopping mall; easy access to local area restaurants. Guest stay valid to earn Starwood Preferred Guest points.
Inn Marin
415-883-5952 / 800-652-6565
250 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA
Rates between $89-$129, Call Kris Hillard to negotiate team discounts. Rates Include continental breakfast. 15 minutes from campus.
Colonial Motel
415-453-9188 / 800-554-9118
1735 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Rate information unavailable
Notes: 3-5 minutes from campus
Days Inn San Rafael
415-453-3450
737 East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901
$89 + tax single bed room (weekend rate)
$99 + tax double bed room (weekend rate)
Notes: 70 rooms. 5 minutes from campus.
Novato Days Inn
415-897-7111 / 800-DAYS-INN
8141 Redwood Blvd., Novato, CA 94949
$79-$99 + tax per night
Notes: 10-15 minuntes from campus
Howard Johnson Express
415-924-3570 / 800-446-4656
1595 Casa Buena Drive, Corte Madera, CA
Rate information unavailable
Notes: 12-15 minutes from campus
Athletic Training
The training room is located in the Conlan Recreation Center. Our training room is equipped with ice packs, ultrasound, hydrocollator packs, and treatment and taping tables. It is open at least 1.5-2 hours before each competition or at other times if arranged in advance.
Teams will be provided with the following:
Volleyball: ice packs, bench water, cups, water bottles, towels
Soccer: ice packs, bench water, water bottles
Basketball: ice packs, bench water, cups, water bottles, towels
Tennis: ice packs, water, water bottles.
Towels for showers will not be provided, so please make sure your team plans accordingly.
A certified athletic trainer will be available for all home contests to assist you and your team. If your team will not be traveling with an athletic trainer, we would be happy to tape them, but please provide all necessary supplies. Also, if an athlete requires treatment, please send written instructions with them. Emergency equipment is available behind the home bench. There will not be a physician present at the contest, but emergency services will be provided through 911 Emergency Services. Directions to local hospitals are available upon arrival to Dominican.
University Dining Hall
Visiting teams are welcome to eat in the university's dining hall. Caleruega serves three meals a day weekdays, and brunch and dinner on weekends. Hours and prices for the dining hall are as follows. Caleruega Hall is located at the corner of Magnolia and Palm Avenues, across the street from the library.
Breakfast- $3.00
Lunch- $5.50
Dinner- $6.00
Brunch- $6.00
Breakfast- Mon.-Fri, 7:30-9:15am
Lunch 11:30am-1:00pm
Dinner- 5:00pm- 6:15pm, 5:00pm-6:00pm weekends
Brunch- Sat.-Sun. 10:30am.-12:30pm
