Novato

Travel Guide

Aerial views of the San Marin neighborhood and surrounding hills in Marin County, California. Suburban homes, winding roads, and oak-dotted golden hills define the scenic North Bay landscape.
Two trees atop a brown, parched hill, Novato, California
Rush Creek Open Space Preserve is an easy access open space park in Novato California. It has a beautiful tidal inlet with a large amount of sea birds and wildflowers. #Hiking #OpenSpace #California #MarshLands #BirdWatching #Water #Blue
Deer Island Open Space Preserve in Novato, Ca is a small park with a 2 mike loop running through around the perimeter. Full of wildlife and great scenery. #Hiking #Green #OpenSpace #Marin #California #Outdoors
Fall colors from one of my favorite spots to visit. There are always lots of birds.... red tailed hawks, brown pelicans, egrets, heron and many others. My favorite reason to come here, however, is all the variation in color in the salt-marsh plants against the deep blue California sky. #Red #CAopenspace #Hiking

Where to stay in Novato

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Bahia

While Bahia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stone Tree Golf Club and Sonoma Horse Park.

Bahia
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is HK$1,032 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,032
HK$1,214 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,408 reviews)
This has been mine and some friends go to spot. We call it “The Perch”. The corner rooms have you feeling nicely perched up in the sky with amazing views. Staff is always nice and helpful. Rooms are always clean. Walking distance to a lot of places. Very child friendly

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is HK$1,168 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,168
HK$1,375 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,925 reviews)
I would stay in the new part of hotel

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is HK$1,108 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,108
HK$1,626 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,370 reviews)
Room was small but clean. Quick check in

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

3 out of 5
500 Lincoln Ave Napa CA
Stay at this condo in Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Napa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,363 reviews)
Yes, very clean, staff very professional and efficient

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
Oceanfront Beauty with views from every room

Oceanfront Beauty with views from every room

Stinson Beach CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Stinson Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Muir Woods National Monument and Stinson ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Amazing Getaway - Pure Magic
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My nervous system was grounded the moment I stepped ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Oceanfront Beauty with views from every room
Amazing Oceanside Cottage w Private Beach Lot

Amazing Oceanside Cottage w Private Beach Lot

Stinson Beach CA
Stay at this beach cottage in Stinson Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Muir Woods National Monument and Stinson Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
The view, beach walking and the charm.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Amazing Oceanside Cottage w Private Beach Lot
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Popular places to visit

Hidden Valley Golf Club, Norco, California

Stone Tree Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Novato at Stone Tree Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Stone Tree Golf Club
A beautiful landscape view at Kashmir India

Indian Valley Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Novato at Indian Valley Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Indian Valley Golf Club

Novato Community Hospital

If Novato Community Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Novato.

Novato Community Hospital

Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field

Take the family on an outing to Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field during your trip to Novato. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field

Novato Farmer's Market

During your visit to Novato, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Novato Farmer's Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Novato Farmer's Market

Novato History Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Novato History Museum in Novato. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Novato History Museum

Things to do

Sonoma and Napa Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Sonoma and Napa Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

HK$195
per traveller
Sonoma and Napa Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Petaluma

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Petaluma

HK$2,625
per adult
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Petaluma
Artisanal cheeses

Ensenada Shore Excursion: Wine and Cheese Tour with Lunch in Ojos Negros Valley

HK$1,384
per adult
Ensenada Shore Excursion: Wine and Cheese Tour with Lunch in Ojos Negros Valley
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Big Rock trail in Lucas Valley/ Loma Alta Open Space preserve. Even in the height of summer, with the grasses dry and brown, the views are amazing! Remember to bring water and sunblock as you hike on the ridge line. There are lovely ‘oasis’ along the way in the form of islands of trees and even a spring fed water trough for horses. Links to Bay Area Ridge Trail. #Hiking #AboveItAll #MarinOpenSpaceCA

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