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Sausalito

· Sausalito, CA

Why you should go…

A hillside bayfront town just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Sausalito is known for its houseboat community, waterfront restaurants, and views back across the bay to the city skyline. Bikers and ferry riders make it a popular day-trip destination, with a walkable downtown of galleries and shops along Bridgeway. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the visitor information hub for the town.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sausalito, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Golden Gate Bridge

    Free

    San Francisco's iconic suspension bridge, open to pedestrians and cyclists with sweeping bay views.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Muir Woods National Monument

    Under $25

    Old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, reachable only with an advance parking or shuttle reservation.

    4.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bike & View

    $25–$50

    Bike rentals and guided tours near San Francisco's Marina district, close to the Golden Gate Bridge.

    5.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    Free

    Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye

    Free

    Free interactive museum in Fisherman's Wharf exploring the science of sight and the history of eye care.

    5.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Blue & Gold Fleet

    $25–$50

    San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruises past Alcatraz, the sea lions, and under the Golden Gate Bridge.

    5.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    San Francisco Bay Ferry

    Under $25

    Passenger ferries linking San Francisco's Ferry Building to Oakland, Alameda, Sausalito, and other bay towns.

    6.7 mi awayMore like this