The Old Town area offers shops in buildings constructed in the early 1900s. Vintage Oaks shopping center provides numerous general and specialty stores, including Target and Costco, in a modern setting. The original inhabitants of the Novato area were the Miwok Indians, whose culture is displayed in the Marin Museum of the American Indian. Novato offers the most home for the dollar. Homes and lots are generally larger than in other towns.
Different subdivisions offer a variety of price ranges.
Many homes feature bay views, or views of Mt. Burdell or open space. Bel Marin Keys is a waterfront community here. A portion of a major Miwok Indian village is restored at Olompali State Park, just north of Novato. See Negotiating a Relocation Package in this website, and contact JILL HILL for other ways to keep your housing costs under control. Ross The town of Ross is primarily residential.