Sausalito, California has many things to do including a great ferry ride, shopping, boardwalks, houseboat sightseeing and much more!
Hi, I’m Michael Johnson with Film Compass - join me today as we discover all the fun things you can do in the town of Sausalito.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 Ferry Ride
01:17 Downtown
02:00 Boardwalks
02:38 Houseboats
03:21 Fort Baker
1. Ferry Ride from San Francisco - the first on my list is the ferry ride to this small town. If you’re coming from San Francisco, you won’t want to miss out on this incredible adventure. The ferry ride to Sausalito offers amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. It’s a beautiful ride across the bay and only takes 30 minutes. My ferry of choice is the Blue and Gold Fleet which departs from Fisherman’s Wharf as early as 11:45 or book an even earlier trip with the Golden Gate Ferry fleet which leaves from the main ferry building by Market Street. A ferry ride to Sausalito typically costs about $28 t0 $30 and is very much worth it!
2. Downtown Sausalito - if you love to shop you came to the right place! Downtown Sausalito offers many amazing shops to choose from and is home to some rather famous restaurants and eateries. Walking down Bridgeway street will give you a sense like you’re in a far off Venetian village with the tall hills cascading into the San Francisco Bay. Shopping in Sausalito is a great way to let loose and many of the items sold in this town are unique to only here.
3. Boardwalks - The first boardwalk, known as Bridgeway Promenade, isn’t really a boardwalk at all but it is one of the best views in all of Sausalito. Walking down this strip you have shops and restaurants to your right with amazing views of San Francisco to your left. On a clear day in Sausalito you’ll find many people enjoying lunch and dinner as they gaze off into the bay. Next up at .3 miles long is the Yacht Harbor Boardwalk. This boardwalk is the longest in all of Sausalito and goes right by some rather beautiful boats that are docked in the bay.
4. Houseboats - By now you’ve probably noticed that this quiet little town in Marin County is full of adventure and excitement but it’s also a really unique place to live. Many people call Sausalito home and some of the locals even live on the water in dwellings known as houseboats or floating homes. The houseboats here are famous for their unique architecture. History says that they sprung up after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire wreaked havoc on the land and forced many to find other means of living. By the 1960’s houseboats became a very popular form of life for many artists and creatives that wanted to call Sausalito home.
5. Fort Baker & Vista Point - While technically not in the town of Sausalito - both these locations are within a short drive or bike ride and offer really amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Fort Baker used to be an old Army base until the mid 1990’s but now it’s an amazing recreational area. Vista Point right up the road is a great option for those looking to get an even closer view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
That’s everything - I hope you enjoyed this fun list of things to do in Sausalito, California. Stay tuned for more videos and thanks for watching!