The best local shops in Novato

38 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Factory outlet of a handmade women's clothing store featuring discounted apparel & custom designs.

1218 Valencia St (San Francisco)

Factory outlet of a handmade women's clothing store featuring discounted apparel & custom designs.

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Retailer featuring menswear and accessories from third-party brands, plus workshops.

1176 Valencia St (San Francisco)

Retailer featuring menswear and accessories from third-party brands, plus workshops.

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Resource for traditional to contemporary & exotic bouquets, plus plants, gourmet baskets & balloons.

846 Holloway Ave (San Francisco)

Resource for traditional to contemporary & exotic bouquets, plus plants, gourmet baskets & balloons.

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Trader Joe's

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Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

5727 College Ave (Oakland)

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

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Saturday market provides farm-fresh fare, artisanal goods & street eats in a laid-back atmosphere.

100 Alemany Blvd (San Francisco)

Saturday market provides farm-fresh fare, artisanal goods & street eats in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Whether you're stocking the bar, plotting a cheese board, or hunting that chocolate you hide from your family, The Epicurean Trader -…

401 Cortland Ave (San Francisco)

Whether you're stocking the bar, plotting a cheese board, or hunting that chocolate you hide from your family, The Epicurean Trader - Bernal Heights is a small-batch paradise.

From the Foster City newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Whether you’re marking a win or just tired of fiddly clasps, Amare Wear Permanent Jewelry | Events | Charm Bar | Jewelry with Intention…

2230 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Whether you’re marking a win or just tired of fiddly clasps, Amare Wear Permanent Jewelry | Events | Charm Bar | Jewelry with Intention does luxe custom welding in SF with 14k chains, charms, and a quiet luxury vibe loved by celebrities. Grab a friend, hit the Charm Bar, and book your sparkle this week.

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Understory Shop curates labels like FAAN and Royce Hill alongside vintage and clean, wear-all-week essentials. Check it out this week for…

484 49th St C (Oakland)

Understory Shop curates labels like FAAN and Royce Hill alongside vintage and clean, wear-all-week essentials. Check it out this week for textured linens, crisp typewriter cloth, clever microplaids and easy jackets, plus the 22BY9 Mini Sumi Sling for everyday carry, a low-key way to look dialed without trying.

From the South San Francisco newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Ethical Clothing keeps it simple with timeless pieces that become instant favorites, the kind you reach for every time you open your…

122 Kentucky St (Petaluma)

Ethical Clothing keeps it simple with timeless pieces that become instant favorites, the kind you reach for every time you open your closet. Fresh lines roll through often, so if your wardrobe needs reliable staples with a little personality, consider this your low-key upgrade for the week.

From the Napa newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Store devoted to tequila, with a large selection including hard-to-find bottles, plus mezcal.

801 Cortland Ave (San Francisco)

Store devoted to tequila, with a large selection including hard-to-find bottles, plus mezcal.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

200 Vintage Way

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Trader Joe's

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Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

337 3rd St (San Rafael)

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

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Landmark variety shop sells an eclectic mix of goods, including housewares, toys, costumes & beyond.

479 Castro St (San Francisco)

Landmark variety shop sells an eclectic mix of goods, including housewares, toys, costumes & beyond.

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Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

101 Powell St (San Francisco)

Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

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Breezy environs for shoes ranging from informal flats to classy heels & boots, plus girls' shoes.

5525 College Ave (Oakland)

Breezy environs for shoes ranging from informal flats to classy heels & boots, plus girls' shoes.

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Safeway

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Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

3350 Mission St (San Francisco)

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

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Creative shop carrying rustic, vintage home goods & unique pieces made by local craftspeople.

728 Divisadero St (San Francisco)

Creative shop carrying rustic, vintage home goods & unique pieces made by local craftspeople.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

2 Beach St SPQ215 (San Francisco)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

3251 20th Ave SP230 (San Francisco)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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SF OrganiCA

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Market for organic treats including smoothies and sandwiches.

500 Larkin St (San Francisco)

Market for organic treats including smoothies and sandwiches.

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Popular kids’ shop offering stylish secondhand clothing, accessories & toys in a convivial setting.

3233 Lakeshore Ave (Oakland)

Popular kids’ shop offering stylish secondhand clothing, accessories & toys in a convivial setting.

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Local chain of stores selling organic produce, meat, cheese and beer alongside prepared foods.

210 Western Ave (Petaluma)

Local chain of stores selling organic produce, meat, cheese and beer alongside prepared foods.

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Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items, including own-brand goods.

655 Irwin St Ste A (San Rafael)

Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items, including own-brand goods.

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Convenience store offering groceries, liquor, beer, wine, snacks, and ice cream, plus delivery service.

867 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

Convenience store offering groceries, liquor, beer, wine, snacks, and ice cream, plus delivery service.

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Closet 1951

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Trendy women's boutique for clothing & accessories stocking a selection of stylish labels.

1951 Union St (San Francisco)

Trendy women's boutique for clothing & accessories stocking a selection of stylish labels.

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Permanent-jewelry boutique offering custom-fitted gold, rose gold, and sterling silver chains.

1615 Polk St Unit 7 (San Francisco)

Permanent-jewelry boutique offering custom-fitted gold, rose gold, and sterling silver chains.

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Marshalls

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Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

204 Vintage Way

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

2675 Geary Blvd (San Francisco)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

75 Jefferson St (San Francisco)

Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

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LOFT

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Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

208 Vintage Way

Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

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Eco-friendly goods spanning cleaning supplies, cosmetics, clothing, toys, CBD oil and more.

1406 4th St (San Rafael)

Eco-friendly goods spanning cleaning supplies, cosmetics, clothing, toys, CBD oil and more.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

95 Holger Way (San Jose)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Chain retailer offering clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including shoes.

212 Vintage Way

Chain retailer offering clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including shoes.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

789 Mission St (San Francisco)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

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Relaxed go-to for thoughtfully sourced meats & market items, plus gourmet baked goods & ice cream.

550 Divisadero St (San Francisco)

Relaxed go-to for thoughtfully sourced meats & market items, plus gourmet baked goods & ice cream.

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Upscale specialty market offering a full range of groceries, plus organic foods & local products.

1200 Irving St (San Francisco)

Upscale specialty market offering a full range of groceries, plus organic foods & local products.

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Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

2600 Mission St (San Francisco)

Family footwear brand featuring athletic & casual shoes in a range of styles, plus apparel.

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Mureta & Co.

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Antique shop specializing in estate jewelry, plus European & Asian decor, porcelain & silver.

2418 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

Antique shop specializing in estate jewelry, plus European & Asian decor, porcelain & silver.

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