6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Novato That You Shouldn't Miss

February 20, 2022 Milan Banda

Novato (/nəˈvɑːtoʊ/ nə-VAH-toh) is a city in northern Marin County, in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 51,904. Novato is located about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of San Rafael and about 30 miles (48 km) north of San Francisco on U.S. 101. Novato is called by press, one of the best places to live in the US.
Restaurants in Novato

1. Hamilton Field History Museum

555 Hangar Ave, Novato, CA 94949-8281 +1 415-382-8647 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/HamiltonFieldHistoryMuseum
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Hamilton Field History Museum

2. The Space Station Museum

464 Ignacio Blvd Pacheco Plaza, Novato, CA 94949-6086 +1 415-524-3940 [email protected] http://www.thespacestationca.org/
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

The Space Station Museum

The Space Station Museum is a privately funded, volunteered staffed space exploration museum that is operated by the 501c3 non-profit corporation, "The W Foundation" (TWF). TWF owns one of the largest private collections of U.S., Russian and Soviet space exploration artifacts.

3. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

500 Palm Dr, Novato, CA 94949-5047 +1 415-506-0137 [email protected] http://www.marinmoca.org/
Excellent
46%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art is a vibrant museum and arts center which helps the visual arts flourish. We bring world-class art exhibitions to the North Bay, offer educational opportunities for children and adults, and provide outreach projects that are aligned with our mission to create transformative experiences through visual art. We have a 35-year track record of providing service to Marin County and beyond, with three galleries, a museum store, an education program, classrooms, and on-site studios for over 60 working artists. MarinMOCA provides hundreds of affordable public art classes taught by professional artists, educational programs for youth and local under-served populations, and an Artist-in-Residence program.

4. Trek Winery

1026 Machin Ave, Novato, CA 94945-2483 +1 415-899-9883 http://trekwine.com
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Trek Winery

Reviewed By MSW1405 - Charleston, United States

Ran over because i was nearby. They ship to NJ and know what I like. Spent an hour, always learning from owner, bought some new wines as well. Great location, casual learning experience, owner is wealth of knowledge and continues to do great things. Must Visit!

5. Olompali State Historic Park

8901 Redwood Hwy, Novato, CA 94945-1436 +1 415-892-3383 [email protected] http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=465
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Olompali State Historic Park

Reviewed By yankeelass57

This park is a little hidden as it can be seen from US 101 but not very well signed to reach. We loved the history and the great hike on the loop trail. It deserves more visitors.

6. Old Town Novato

Grant Avenue, Novato, CA +1 415-897-7707
Excellent
42%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
6%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 108 reviews

Old Town Novato

Reviewed By P5828CWalm - Novato, United States

I live in the area and count myself lucky to have such a great area to hangout!! Great restaurants, wine ???? tasting, many, many shops candy stores, ice cream shops, there is something for everyone. Heck, we even have a Dive shop that recommended a great snorkeling location in Maui! If you come to Novato, come to Old Town/Grant Street. You will not be disappointed... Oh yeah, Carmen’s Mexican Restaurant... Definitely the Best, Truly Authentic Mexican food I have ever had!!! Next to my moms of course LOL

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