We have students from all over the world attend our Classes and multi-day Boot Camps. We're glad to be here for you & want your time in our little town & studio to be as pleasant as possible.
ARE YOU FLYING IN? You have two main airports nearby to choose from.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Closest Airport: Oakland International (OAK)
23 miles away - 30 minutes - 50 minutes with traffic
2nd Closest Airport: San Francisco International (SFO)
30 miles away - 36 minutes - 80 minutes with traffic
ARE YOU DRIVING? Please see our directions page here. Our driving directions are different than the ones you'll find on Google Maps. Please use our directions, as they are better than the Google Maps directions!
If you're taking public transportation, see our directions on the bus & BART system here. You can also plan your trip individually through the AC Transit & BART websites.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Hotel Mac www.hotelmac.net 510-235-0010
Charming historic hotel & restaurant - closest & best overnight accommodations to The Nova Studio (just a few minutes walking). The recommended place to stay if you are coming to take classes and staying overnight. Irene, the woman in charge of the Hotel, is extremely pleasant to deal with and loves meeting students who come from all over the world to take classes at The Nova Studio. Mention that you're taking a class at The Nova Studio for $15 off the room rate per night!
The Annex Online Listing 510-235-0081
Finally, another recommended place to stay near the studio! I personally know the Proprietor Linda Newton. She and her husband rent out a cottage that is just minutes away from the studio (walking). The address is: 212 Washington Avenue, Point Richmond, CA 94801 You can contact her at: annex.ptrichmond@gmail.com. It's about the same distance away as the Hotel Mac. It's only one unit, so the availability may be limited, but it's definitely worth the call to see if it's available!
RESTAURANTS & CAFES: Point Richmond has an excellent range of locally-owned restaurants, all within 5 minutes walking distance from the studio, and there's something for everyone! There are also two small food markets within one block of the studio. You can see all the local restaurants & their hours here (hours subject to change). Some of our recommended places include Kao Sarn Thai (Lori's favorite), Little Louie's, a great sandwich cafe across from The Hotel Mac, & the Hidden City Cafe which serves rustic Californian-style food. (Fun Fact: This cafe is featured in several Pixar animated films, since Pixar used to be in Point Richmond.)
Point Richmond's Official Website www.pointrichmond.com
The official website for Point Richmond, a quaint historic neighborhood in the city of Richmond, CA. A great resource for all things Point Richmond. Check it out!
Is there any other information you need in order to plan your stay? Call 510-234-5700 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm & we will be happy to help you.
