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What is Sausalito California known for?
Sausalito is known for its wonderful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge as well as for its historic Richardson Bay houseboat community, which was built after WWII by artists and other free spirits. The city hosts the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ functioning hydraulic model of the Bay Area.
Where can I walk around Sausalito?
Best walking trails near Sausalito, CA 94965
- Hippie Tree. 2.5 mi. 80 reviews.
- Marin Headlands. 2.2 mi. 381 reviews.
- Point Bonita Trail. 3.2 mi. Hiking.
- Tiburon Ridge Preserve. 2.8 mi. Hiking, Parks.
- Blackies Pasture. 2.3 mi. 52 reviews.
- Fort Baker. 1.6 mi. 66 reviews.
- Slackers Hill. 1.6 mi. Hiking.
- Mill Valley-Sausalito Path. 2.2 mi.
How much does it cost to take the ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito?
A one-way fare is $12.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, and $7.50 for children between 5 and 12 years old. The ferry is free for children below 5 years of age. Golden Gate Ferry runs from The Ferry Building in San Francisco, which is located on the Embarcadero.
Does Sausalito have a beach?
Schoonmaker Beach is Sausalito’s best beach – in fact it comes up as “Sausalito Beach” when you google it! This large stretch of sand is located within Schoonmaker Point Marina, and is technically private property. But, don’t worry: it’s open to the public all the time.
What to do in Sausalito in the Bay Area?
In my opinion, Sausalito is one of the prettiest towns in the Bay Area. The area gets pretty busy, but for good reason. Here you’ll find waterfront restaurants (with fresh seafood), cute nautical themed shops, and the popular ice cream shop, Lapperts.
How do you get to Sausalito from San Francisco?
You basically have two options when figuring out how to get to Sausalito from San Francisco. Sausalito is located a bit north of the city in Marin County, on the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can either drive over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF or take the ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito.
Is the Sausalito Historical Center still open?
The Sausalito Historical Center is (located at 780 Bridgeway) is currently closed due to Covid-19. Use these Publications to Plan your Visit! The Sausalito Visitor Guide is now available. Hard copies are available at most airports and Visitor Information Centers and Concierge in Sausalito and San Francisco.
How many people live in Sausalito, CA?
Sausalito, California is a small town of 7,000 people tucked at the base of the steep hills that ring San Francisco Bay, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Our zip code boundary is near the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a wide swath of a National Park (the GGNRA) lies just south and west of Sausalito.