Bay Vista at Meadow Park
5 Hutchins Way,
Novato, CA 94949
$2,500 | 2-3 Beds
Situated along San Pablo Bay north of San Rafael, Novato is a stunning city with fantastic views of the bay and the mountains. It is directly east of Point Reyes National Seashore, a spectacular park covering more than 71,000 acres on the Point Reyes Peninsula. This is the place to go for whale-watching, visiting the Point Reyes Lighthouse, and hiking (see the views from Arch Rock or walk the 308 steps to the lighthouse).
Being part of the San Francisco Bay area, Novato feels country cool with an urban edge. It is home to some major companies, such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical and SPG Solar, and it offers fantastic shops and restaurants in its historic and trendy downtown, wrapped around Grant Avenue. Must-visits include the Novato History Museum, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and Olompali State Historic Park. Located north of Novato, Olompali State Historic Park covers 700 acres and is home to the San Francisco Bay area's oldest house, Rancho Olompali, built in 1776 from adobe bricks.
The Point Reyes shipwreck near the lighthouse
The Point Reyes Lighthouse was built in 1870
The former Hamilton Field AFB headquarters is now the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
Novato is part of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Novato, CA is $1,916 for a studio, $2,200 for one bedroom, $2,710 for two bedrooms, and $3,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Novato has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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