Guidebook for Novato
Food Scene
Boca Tavern
340 Ignacio BlvdAmazing Hanger Steak!
2 minutes driving from the house.
Great Pizza!
Great salads!
more casual than Boca Tavern
Driving here, only 2 minutes from the house. It will take 15 minutes if you decide to walk there.
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Boca Pizzeria
454 Ignacio BlvdGreat Pizza!
Great salads!
more casual than Boca Tavern
Driving here, only 2 minutes from the house. It will take 15 minutes if you decide to walk there.
Marin Coffee Roasters
546 San Anselmo AveGreat place to relax. only 2 minutes from the house
10 minutes from the house (driving).
they often have a band here on Fridays and Saturdays!
great casual / friendly atmosphere. Good food also.
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HopMonk Tavern Novato
224 Vintage Way10 minutes from the house (driving).
they often have a band here on Fridays and Saturdays!
great casual / friendly atmosphere. Good food also.
this is one of our favorite places!
food is awesome and service is great!
mostly steak and seafood. Great salads. also a great view as the restaurant is sitting on top of a hill. if you are visiting during summer, ask to be seated outside in the balcony.
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Hilltop 1892
850 Lamont Avethis is one of our favorite places!
food is awesome and service is great!
mostly steak and seafood. Great salads. also a great view as the restaurant is sitting on top of a hill. if you are visiting during summer, ask to be seated outside in the balcony.
My favorite place is their patio. it is great to get a drink or order dinner.
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Wildfox Restaurant
225 Alameda del PradoMy favorite place is their patio. it is great to get a drink or order dinner.
Parks & Nature
Long hiking trail only 5 minutes from the house. It is great for someone with good knees.
It is long and has beautiful views of Novato and surrounding areas.
Loma Verde Preserve
Long hiking trail only 5 minutes from the house. It is great for someone with good knees.
It is long and has beautiful views of Novato and surrounding areas.
This is a “must visit”. Avoid going there on weekends. Or if you go on weekend go very early.
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Isitimela Esilokishiwe Sezwe Sezwe Muir Woods
This is a “must visit”. Avoid going there on weekends. Or if you go on weekend go very early.
Everything Else
this is a public golf course. should make reservation in advance
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Indian Valley Golf Club
3035 Novato Blvdthis is a public golf course. should make reservation in advance
Entertainment & Activities
great place for barbecue and picnic. check it out. it is only 20 minutes from the house
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Stafford Lake Park
3549 Novato Blvdgreat place for barbecue and picnic. check it out. it is only 20 minutes from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
this is my favorite winery. It is only 15 minutes from the house. it is owned by the grandson of famous Sam Sebastiani, founder of Sebastiani winery in Sonoma. I love the atmosphere. Good view, good wine, good cheese. On weekends they have live bands, etc.
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Viansa Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room
25200 Arnold Drthis is my favorite winery. It is only 15 minutes from the house. it is owned by the grandson of famous Sam Sebastiani, founder of Sebastiani winery in Sonoma. I love the atmosphere. Good view, good wine, good cheese. On weekends they have live bands, etc.
Shopping
huge shopping mall with Costco, Target, and more.
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Vintage Oaks Shopping Center
208 Vintage Wayhuge shopping mall with Costco, Target, and more.
Sightseeing
Great way to see Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding. Amazing view!!
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Seaplane Adventures
242 Redwood HwyGreat way to see Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding. Amazing view!!