How to Spend One Day in Sausalito California
It is difficult to determine how best to spend the day in Sausalito California, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Sausalito California is a seaside town directly across from San Francisco with amazing views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. The town is full of artists and continues to have a laid-back 1960s vibe. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Golden Gate Bridge, Yee Tock Chee Park, houseboats and the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, and more. Sausalito is a great day trip and an easy ferry ride from San Francisco. Here is how to see the best of Sausalito California in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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A favorite Sausalito activity is bike riding across the Golden Gate Bridge. Reward yourself with a treat at the Sausalito Bakery and Café upon return, sit on the patio, and gaze out at the Bay. Be sure to make a stop at Yee Tock Chee Park for a photo of the San Francisco Bay.
Have lunch at Napa Valley Burger Company with a glass of California wine on tap or grab a picnic table and have lunch in the Marina at Fish.
Spend the afternoon souvenir shopping along Bridgeway and stop for ice cream at Lapperts. Stop in Bacchus and Venus Wine Bar for a tasting and browse the art gallery. Continue browsing Sausalito’s art galleries on Caledonia Street.
Sausalito California is famous for its houseboats. There are over 500 houseboats in 5 floating dock neighborhoods to explore. Some are whimsical, some artistic, and some look as though they will fall apart at any moment.
Take a walk along the Marina boardwalk and lust the yachts at Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Stop for a cocktail on the deck of the Trident or spend the evening at No Name Bar listening to live music with the locals.
Grab the shuttle to Muir Woods or go for a hike at Marin Headlands and take the stairs to Black Sands Beach for stunning views of the coastline and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Sausalito California is 10 miles north of San Francisco. It is easy to reach by ferry from the Ferry Building or Pier 41. Consider taking a Muir Woods and Sausalito combined tour. The tour begins at Muir Woods in the morning and transfers you to Sausalito in the early afternoon. You can choose to return to the city by bus or by ferry.
Check the Sausalito California Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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