Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County.
Novato is the bay Area's smartest tourist destination. Why? Because it provides proximity to world-class hot spots while letting you get away from it all. We're just 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco, ten minutes from world-class wineries in Napa and Sonoma Counties, and a hop, skip and a jump from some of California's premier State Parks and National Recreation Areas. Our family-oriented atmosphere means that there's something here for everyone. Enjoy our friendly downtown!
Novato's 35 acre Miwok is a large, shady park built around the Marin Museum of the American Indian.The Marin Museum of the American Indian offers group tours, nature walks and "hands-on" programs available to all ages by appointment. Drop in visitors are welcome during Gallery hours. The gallery primarily houses exhibits of Coastal Miwok and Pomo Indian Cultures. There is also a museum store which features Native American gifts and books.
Situated on the shore of Stafford Lake, three miles west of Novato, this 139 acre park offers lake fishing, a nature trail, picnic areas with barbecue facilities for groups of up to 500 people, a popular children's play structure, lawn areas, a softball field, volleyball and horseshoe courts. The lake and Novato hills make for some wonderful vistas, and the picnic and play areas are lovely as well. Day use fee required.
Located in the restored home of Novato's first postmaster, the house was built in 1850. This unique building has been the home of the Novato History Museum since 1970 and contains many interesting displays: historical photographs, records, deeds, descriptions and maps, antiques, exhibits of bygone household goods, tools, toys, costumes, reference books and Hamilton Field memorabilia.
Infineon Raceway is one of North America’s complete and versatile motor sports complexes. We are also one of the nations high-performance industrial parks. We host the crown jewel of motor sports, NASCAR and: the Dodge/Save Mart 350, NHRA drag racing & Division 7 drags, AMA Super bikes circuit, American Le Mans Series, Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Race and the 2005 10-year history of the IRL Indy Car Series.
Discover the wonders of wildlife at Six Flags Marine World with tigers, dolphins, sharks, elephants, giraffes and other amazing animals. Experience the best in wild rides with Vertical Velocity, the new tallest, fastest skyrocket of a thrill-coaster in Northern California. Seasonal Operation.
Indian Valley offers one of Northern California's most scenic 18-hole golf courses. Designed by Robert Nyberg, this challenging course features many rolling hills and trees. The course measures 6,253 yards from the championship tees, 5,842 from the regular tees and 5,238 from the women's tees. Indian Valley Golf Club also features a driving range and practice greens. Lessons are available from the Professional Staff of Indian Valley. Indian Valley comes equipped with a coffee shop, clubhouse facilities and a full service pro shop.
StoneTree is designed to challenge and stimulate tournament level players and is rewarding for those with average or even less than average skills. The design's critical contouring and large number of approach strategies pay homage to the great classics of golf's most respected era. The course measures 6,810 yards from the championship tees to 5,232 from the regular tees. You'll find unparalleled attention to detail. The fairways are sand-plated to provide the very finest turf conditions year-around surrounded by oaks, maples, buckeyes, willows and firs and the cart paths have a distinctive salt finish. The Clubhouse, reminiscent of a country estate includes a grill, lounge, complete men's and women's locker rooms, a pro shop, as well as indoor and outdoor banquet, meeting and event facilities.
Renowned for its wines and beautiful countryside. Many of the wineries offer wine tasting as well as winery tours and delicious food. In addition, there are also many cafes and bistros for lunch or snacks. You can explore new and different wines, and learn where to find these special tastes of the Wine Country.
Discover the charms of Old Town Novato's great shops and stores located along Grant Avenue in Novato. The tree lined streets and historic buildings make for an unhurried and enjoyable shopping experience.
Vintage Oaks is the one-stop shopping place! With merchants like Target and Costco, customers can easily find all the essentials on their shopping list and still have time to browse around the center. Shoppers can experience stores such as Marshalls, Ross Dress For Less, Old Navy Clothing Co., Sportmart, Marin Beauty Company, Macy's Furniture Store, Ben Franklin Crafts, not to mention the great eateries like Chevy's, IHOP, Double Rainbow, Fresh Choice and Togo's Eatery!
With over 50 merchants in one convenient location, you'll find great values at Novato's largest Shopping center!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $682,271
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $771,114; Detached houses: $897,164; Townhouses or other attached units: $427,571; In 2-unit structures: $426,189; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $542,411; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $324,012; Mobile homes: $68,284; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 52,785. Novato covers
27.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 18 feet above sea level. Area code: 415
Weather
Novato, CA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 81.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 41.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Novato is 34.29 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 7.38 Inches.
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while letting you get away from it all. We're just 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco, ten minutes from world-class wineries in Napa and Sonoma Counties, and a hop, skip and a jump from some of California's premier State Parks and National Recreation Areas. Our family-oriented atmosphere means that there's something here for everyone. Enjoy our friendly downtown!