Novato’s Art, Wine & Music Festival returns June 8 – 9 in beautiful downtown Novato. The Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival is a free event that incorporates all the best parts of living in Northern California. A thrilling blend of unique handcrafted art, regional and imported wines, award-winning micro brews, Americana and gourmet foods, and live music on two stages. This festival is the place to be on a warm summer day in June.

Enjoy the festival to the fullest by making it a weekend getaway in Novato, a charming city just south of the Sonoma-Napa Valley wine region. Our restaurants and hotels will extend a warm welcome, as you make the most of our convenient location to explore the best of the North Bay on a weekend break.

Eat and drink in Novato at the wide selection of Novato restaurants, bars and cafes where the menus are varied to suit a variety of tastes.

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Explore Novato with ease using various transportation options. From rideshare apps and car rentals to the SMART Train conveniently located next to Downtown Novato, there are plenty of ways to get around town.

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Nestled against the scenic hills of Northern Marin County, the Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn is situated in a peaceful and relaxed setting perfect for the Wine Country traveler. The Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn offers 107 spacious and finely appointed guest rooms and a host of exceptional amenities including free breakfast, free wi-fi, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fire pit, barbecue, fitness room, business center and the popular on-site restaurant and bar, Wildfox Restaurant.

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Designed for the business professional and weekend explorer alike, Courtyard by Marriott Novato allows you to create the perfect Bay Area trip. Nestled in serene Marin County, the hotel is just 30 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and 20 minutes from the acclaimed wineries of Sonoma. Spread out and rest easier in over 136 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites. Each room features plush Marriott linen, enhanced Paul Mitchell amenities, and smart work spaces with complimentary high speed wireless internet.

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Inn Marin in Novato offers the ambiance of a boutique hotel, with state-of-the-art green lodging accommodations and sustainability practices. Inn Marin is pet friendly and is within minutes of the Sonoma and Napa wine country, award winning restaurants and sightseeing tourist attractions. Situated on five acres of land, the Inn Marin boasts 70 guest rooms, a full size pool and elegant gardens with plenty of shade trees for mid-afternoon relaxation. Ask about their jacuzzi room suites to complete your romantic weekend stay.

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