Sausalito is Perfect for a day trip or town tour and Sausalito offers a lot of things to do– a suburb of San Francisco and one of the happiest sea side town that maintains the bohemian, artistic vibe it first established in the 1950s.
Sausalito located just across the Golden Gate Bridge on the north side, Sausalito is a small town. Sausalito offers floating homes, art galleries, restaurants, and numerous shops to explore. For anyone visiting San Francisco, a trip out to Sausalito should definitely be on the checklist. A ferry ride can get you there in 30 minutes. Sausalito is also famous for house boats.
Sausalito is very different from San Francisco. Its laid-back ambiance is palpable and infectious. Sausalito is the kind of town you pass through, but would like to stay for longer. The key then is to make the most of your time. As you’ll find, there are many things to do to fill that window.
Sausalito offers a lot of things to do.
Bay Model Visitor Center
An education center featuring a 1.5-acre scale-model of the San Francisco Bay-Delta System. A sight to see, the model provides insight into the geography, topography, and ecology of the region. It represents the area from the Pacific Ocean to Sacramento (Stockton). Open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour
This company offers nautical history tours and treasure hunts. Its wooden boat tour lasts 1 1/2 hours, during which time you’ll learn about the area’s houseboats, floating art studios, and WWII shipyards. The three-hour walking tour (12:30-3:30 Saturday/Sunday) explores the northern and southern regions of Sausalito.
Sea Trek
Explore the area by kayak. Sea Trek offers several kayaking tours of Sausalito and its watery surroundings, including the eclectic houseboats, the beach, and marine life. No experience is necessary. Kids are welcomed.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
An indoor-outdoor children’s museum located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Sausalito campus is 7.5 acres. Open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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There’s also the restored Nike missile launch site SF-88L; whale watching; the Marine Mammal Center; and Sausalito’s stunning views of San Francisco and the Bay.
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