Guidebook for Novato

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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 Blvd
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.
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
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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
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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

If you want to learn about our local history, this is the place to go.
Novato History Museum
815 De Long Ave
If you want to learn about our local history, this is the place to go.

Essentials

This is our go to store for most of our groceries.
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Trader Joe's
7514 Redwood Blvd
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This is our go to store for most of our groceries.
This is where you can find organic and specialty items.
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Whole Foods Market
790 De Long Ave
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This 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 Dr
You can walk there. They have great offerings, but the prices are a little high.

Drinks & Nightlife

Check their schedule for musical acts and comedy shows.
Trek Winery
1026 Machin Ave
Check 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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비안사소노마 와이너리 & 시음실
25200 Arnold Dr
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It is the closest winery in a lovely setting. You can have lunch on the patio.
One of my dear friends swears it's the best wine!
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클라인 셀러스
24737 Arnold Dr
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One 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 Way
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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/

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 Ave
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They make great baked goods, yummy breakfasts, and have lots of delicious lunch choices. They feature local and organic food.
This is a great place for a lovely lunch.
Creekside Bakery
1719 Grant Ave
This is a great place for a lovely lunch.