Guidebook for Novato
Parks & Nature
It's a 5 minute walk from our house. There's a lovely hiking loop with great view of Novato and the bay. The park has a Native American museum, two playgrounds, barbecue areas, and a bocce ball court.
Miwok Park
2200 Novato BlvdIt's a 5 minute walk from our house. There's a lovely hiking loop with great view of Novato and the bay. The park has a Native American museum, two playgrounds, barbecue areas, and a bocce ball court.
It is a meandering trail that is mostly shaded, and it has many redwood groves. If you make it to the top, you will see the largest redwood in Novato and have stunning views.
Indian Tree Open Space Preserve
It is a meandering trail that is mostly shaded, and it has many redwood groves. If you make it to the top, you will see the largest redwood in Novato and have stunning views.
You can choose an easy or challenging hike. It's a popular place for families and dog owners.
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Indian Valley Preserve
You can choose an easy or challenging hike. It's a popular place for families and dog owners.
It's the highest mountain in Novato, and just happens to be very close by. Even though you can walk there, I suggest driving to the trailhead so you'll have more energy for exploring.
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Mount Burdell Preserve
It's the highest mountain in Novato, and just happens to be very close by. Even though you can walk there, I suggest driving to the trailhead so you'll have more energy for exploring.
Arts & Culture
Novato History Museum
815 De Long AveIf you want to learn about our local history, this is the place to go.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
7514 Redwood Blvd This is our go to store for most of our groceries.
Whole Foods Market
790 De Long AveThis is where you can find organic and specialty items.
You can walk there. They have great offerings, but the prices are a little high.
Harvest Market & grocery
155 San Marin DrYou can walk there. They have great offerings, but the prices are a little high.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trek Winery
1026 Machin AveCheck their schedule for musical acts and comedy shows.
It is the closest winery in a lovely setting. You can have lunch on the patio.
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Viansa Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room
25200 Arnold DrIt is the closest winery in a lovely setting. You can have lunch on the patio.
Cline Cellars
24737 Arnold DrOne of my dear friends swears it's the best wine!
Local musicians play on the patio while you dine.
Or you can go inside for some dancing or open mic.
Check their music schedule: https://hopmonk-novato.ticketfly.com/
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HopMonk Tavern Novato
224 Vintage WayLocal musicians play on the patio while you dine.
Or you can go inside for some dancing or open mic.
Check their music schedule: https://hopmonk-novato.ticketfly.com/
Food Scene
They make great baked goods, yummy breakfasts, and have lots of delicious lunch choices. They feature local and organic food.
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Rustic Bakery
1407 Grant AveThey make great baked goods, yummy breakfasts, and have lots of delicious lunch choices. They feature local and organic food.
Creekside Bakery
1719 Grant AveThis is a great place for a lovely lunch.