The North Bay Guide: Marin & Novato
Essentials
7-Eleven
700 Redwood BlvdCloset place to get essentials you need or anything you may have forgotten
Food Scene
Great pizza, drinks and quality spot, worth a visit while in town
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Boca Pizzeria
454 Ignacio BlvdGreat pizza, drinks and quality spot, worth a visit while in town
Maya Palenque Restaurant
349 Enfrente RdGood, lively scene and Mexican food
The original California burger drive thru, get a famous double double!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
In-N-Out Burger
216 Vintage WayThe original California burger drive thru, get a famous double double!
Toast Restaurant
5800 Nave DrSomething for everyone at this American eatery
Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches
999 Andersen DrBest sandwiches in the area, fresh baked bread daily!
Forks & Fingers Catering
372 Bel Marin Keys BlvdGreat cafe and deli with daily specials
Amazing Puerto Rican food, a must try if/when you are in San Rafael. Be ready for a line! Order ahead by calling - 415-451-4765
226 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveAmazing Puerto Rican food, a must try if/when you are in San Rafael. Be ready for a line! Order ahead by calling - 415-451-4765
Great sourdough pizza, salads and much more.
Plus full bar/drinks and really great service.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red Boy Pizza
459 Entrada DrGreat sourdough pizza, salads and much more.
Plus full bar/drinks and really great service.
Jennie Low's Chinese Cuisine
120 Vintage WayInexpensive Chinese restaurant, good for a casual bite.
Getting Around
Train station, will take you to San Rafael and the transit center or all the way up to Sonoma County Airport
SMART Novato Hamilton Station
Main Gate RoadTrain station, will take you to San Rafael and the transit center or all the way up to Sonoma County Airport
Ferry that takes you to the heart of San Francisco, runs all day, 7 days a week
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Golden Gate Ferry Larkspur Terminal
101 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFerry that takes you to the heart of San Francisco, runs all day, 7 days a week
Easiest way to get to and from San Francisco International Airport - only $20-25 each way! Very fast and direct once you reach the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hamilton IgnacioTerminal - Marin Airporter
1455 Hamilton PkwyEasiest way to get to and from San Francisco International Airport - only $20-25 each way! Very fast and direct once you reach the Golden Gate Bridge.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark
44 Rowland WayCatch a flick at this great movie theater nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Good drinks, local microbrews and good food
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Moylan's Brewing Company
15 Rowland WayGood drinks, local microbrews and good food
Shopping
Target
2675 Geary BlvdIt has it all
looking for supplies, change your tires, discount clothing, or buy a lot of cheap beer/liquor? food? toilet paper? ...Costco has it...
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Costco Wholesale
300 Vintage Waylooking for supplies, change your tires, discount clothing, or buy a lot of cheap beer/liquor? food? toilet paper? ...Costco has it...
Parks & Nature
Piping Rock Trail Head
Piping Rock RoadGreat hike in the local area, beautiful on a sunny day
Indian Valley Preserve
Great and beautiful area to explore nearby