Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT).
History
Novato is a city in Marin County, California, United States, situated in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. At the 2020 census, Novato had a population of 53,225.
Where to stay
215 Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949 · novatooaksinn.com
8141 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 · wyndhamhotels.com
7546 N Redwood Dr, Novato, CA 94945 · marriott.com
7600 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 · redlion.com
1400 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949 · marriott.com
250 Entrada Dr, Novato, CA 94949 · choicehotels.com
2075 Center Rd, Novato, CA 94947 · guesthousebb.com
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 216 Vintage Way, Novato, 94945 · locations.in-n-out.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 35 Rowland Way, Novato, 94945 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 975 Diablo Boulevard, Novato, 94947 · pizza.dominos.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 128 Vintage Way, Novato, 94945 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 975 Diablo Avenue, Novato, 94947 · pandaexpress.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 132… · panerabread.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 7145 Redwood Boulevard, Novato, 94945 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 930 7th Street, Novato, 94945 · locations.tacobell.com
Bistro, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 7380 Redwood Boulevard, Novato, 94947-3212 · goldengatebistronovato.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 128 Vintage Way, Novato, 94945 · locations.chipotle.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-20:00 · chiantinovato.com
Indian, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 2007 Novato Boulevard, 94947 · littlegoancafe.com
Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Th 14:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 107 San Marin Drive
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 144 Vintage Way
Hawaiian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr 09:00-14:00
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 23:00-22:00
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 333 Enfrente Road · sushitri.com
Biergarten · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1301 Grant Avenue, Novato, 94945 · henhousebrewing.com
Greek, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Beer, American, Restaurant · Beer/American restaurant · 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 94945
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 1545 Novato Boulevard, 94947 · samsplacenovato.com
Cafe · cafe
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 220 Alameda Del Prado, Novato, 94949-6667 · bk.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · bocapizzeria.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5800 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-20:00 · 1222 Grant Avenue, Novato, 94945 · chinahouse.menuxy.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 476 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato, 94949 · restaurants.subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-17:00; Sa 06:30-17:00; Su 06:30-12:00 Features: outdoor seating · 800 Grant Avenue, Novato, 94945 · drinsomniacs.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 349 Enfrente Road · mayapalenque.com
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Mo-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-21:00 · thevillageitalianrestaurant.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5800 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949
Ice Cream · ice cream
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Restaurant · Guatamalan restaurant
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5600 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
26 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 2.7 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Napa County Airport (APC) 17 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Larkspur Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
Vallejo - San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building => Vallejo => Mare Island
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Mare Island => Vallejo => San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Where things are
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping
base map © OSM
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Larkspur Ferry Terminal, 12 mi); routes include Vallejo - San Francisco Ferry Building, San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building => Vallejo => Mare Island, San Francisco Bay Ferry: Mare Island => Vallejo => San Francisco Ferry Building.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Novato, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Rail · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Napa, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach