Novato is a city located in the northern part of Marin County, approximately 29 miles north of San Francisco. It is bordered by the cities of Petaluma to the north and San Rafael to the south. At the 2020 census, Novato had a population was 53,225.
Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve is a nature reserve in Marin County, California. Mount Burdell rises 1,558 feet (475 m) above sea level. Hidden Lake, a seasonal pond located about halfway to the top, is home to frogs, salamanders and other creatures during the wet season.
Dogbone Meadow is the City of Novato's only fenced-in off leash dog park. A 0.2 mile concrete walking path winds around a large area of sod turf (approximately 1 acre). Other features include agility equipment for dogs to enjoy. Brian's Place Gentle Play Area is a separate area designated for timid dogs, senior dogs, recovering dogs and small dogs.
The Hamilton Wetlands is a large scale wetland restoration site. With 3.5 miles of Bay Trail, the location is ideal for the community to enjoy nature alongside some of the Bay Area's most endangered ecosystems.
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art connects art, community, and artistic expression. The Museum is a vibrant arts center offering exceptional contemporary exhibits and education programs for art-lovers of all ages.
The Hamilton Field History Museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the history, growth and development of Hamilton Field and Hamilton Air Force Base as well as interactions with its host community, Novato, California.
Stafford Lake Park is situated on the shores of Stafford Lake, three miles west of Novato, this 139-acre regional park serves large scale events, large picnics, musical performances, and other festivities.
Indian Tree Open Space Preserve offers 230 acres of hilly open space trails to hikers and those on horseback. The trailhead meanders through grasslands on the valley floor and fern-filled coastal woodlands.
Starry Night Winery produces Chardonnay and Zinfandel from the Russian River Valley, a Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley.
Trek Winery prides itself on providing the highest possible quality wine focused on the millennial generation of consumers at competitive prices through creative marketing techniques in Marin County and across the country.
