Novato is the northernmost city in Marin. It has a rural setting, a large amount of open space, hiking trails, and a bustling downtown. Just 29 miles north of San Francisco and 29 miles to the Napa Valley, you get the best of both worlds.
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Ayawaska Hilltop Novato
Active Culture
Las Guitarras
Blue Barn
Creekside Bakery
Dr. Incomniac's Coffee & Tea
Finnegans
Mantra Wines
Marin Coffee Roasters
Nugget Market
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