West Novato Homes for Rent

West Novato is a quiet suburb situated between downtown Novato and Stafford Lake Park, known for its established atmosphere and appealing schools. The neighborhood, developed primarily in the 1970s, features ranch-style homes with well-maintained lawns or gardens of shrubs and small trees. Over the years, the area has transitioned from a community of first responders to an upper-middle-class neighborhood, with home values significantly increasing. San Marin High School, part of the Novato Unified School District, is highly rated and offers various extracurricular activities, including ping pong, mountain biking, and comic book clubs. West Novato is safer than the national average, making it a comfortable place for families. The neighborhood is conveniently located about five miles from Redwood Highway, providing a direct route to San Francisco, which is approximately 30 miles away. For public transit, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station in downtown Novato offers routes around Marin and to the San Francisco Ferry. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy nearby Ohair Park and Indian Tree Open Space Preserve, with trails like Big Trees Trail and Rebelo to Wilson Trail. Stafford Lake Park, covering about 140 acres, offers bird watching, fishing, and equestrian activities. Downtown Novato, particularly Grant Avenue, features a variety of restaurants, shops, and cafes, including Bacon, Marvin’s Breakfast Club, Dr. Insomniac, Watts Music, and Ayawaska Hilltop. For grocery shopping, residents have access to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.