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9 Movies Filmed in Sausalito to Inspire Your Trip
One of the best parts about living in Sausalito is just how beautiful it is. There are few places more picturesque in the Bay Area – that's why people compare it to the Almafi coast in Italy! It's no surprise then that artists have been drawn to Sausalito over the decades, including filmmakers. There have been a number of movies film in Sausalito, and it has been the setting for everything from romantic dramedies to thrillers and killers. No matter the type of movie you like watching, there's probably one on this list that shows of Sausalito too...
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Autumn in Sausalito: A Guide to a Surprisingly Pleasant Season
Northern California is a huge region, characterized by everything from the dramatic rainy weather of the Pacific Northwest near Crescent City to the windswept coasts of Big Sur further south to the dry, dusty slopes of the Sierra Nevadas in the east. The San Francisco Bay Area – including Sausalito – sits somewhere in the middle, and has equally middling and temperate weather on the whole...
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The Complete Sausalito Ferry Guide: The Best Way to Visit Sausalito
While planning your visit to Sausalito, you've undoubtedly heard that there's a really cool way to get here: the Sausalito ferry! As a waterfront community along the San Francisco Bay, Sausalito is connected to San Francisco by boat. This makes for a really unique experience for visitors – and for lucky commuters who use the boats each day to reach their jobs in the "big city" on the other side of the Golden Gate...
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Biking in Sausalito: A Complete Guide
As you plan your trip to Sausalito, you've undoubtedly been tempted: is there any more iconic way to reach this city north of San Francisco than by riding a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge? While the ferry is a good alternative, many people visit Sausalito by bike each year – and that means understanding not just how to ride across the Bridge but also the basics of biking in Sausalito. For example, you need to know about bike lanes and road rules, as well as where to park your bike while you visit my amazing town...
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Getting to Sausalito: 5 Options for Visiting (2023)
While you may have never visited before, trust me when I say: Sausalito is a special place. There's a reason over a million people visit Sausalito each year and many people in the Bay Area dream of someday moving here. On this site, I've covered a lot of tips about visiting Sausalito: where to eat, where to stay, things to do, and much, much more. But one topic I've never covered in one place? All of your options for getting to Sausalito...
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Sausalito to Angel Island: Ferry Schedules & What to Do Once You Arrive
While Sausalito is a destination in its own right, many people who visit Sausalito want to explore other parts of the North Bay while they're in the area. Maybe that means a very busy day trip to Sausalito and beyond, or includes an overnight stay in Sausalito. In either case, some of the most popular places people want to visit in addition to Sausalito include Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Angel Island...
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Wine Tasting in Sausalito: Where to Sip & Sample
Sausalito is not in Northern California's wine country (Napa and Sonoma counties), nor is it particularly close (an hour's drive) – but if you are visiting in Sausalito and don't have the time to travel further north to the vineyards and tasting rooms, it might be the closest you get...
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The 26 Best Things to Do in Sausalito (& Nearby) in 2023
Sausalito, California is known for many things: great weather, epic views of the San Francisco Bay, imaginative floating homes where the likes of Shel Silverstein came up with creative ideas, and as the site where Otis Redding sat on a dock of the bay and wrote 'Sittin' on a Dock of the Bay.' Yep, Sausalito's famous. Little did I know any of this when my husband and I moved here to "live the San Francisco dream" on our own houseboat back in 2019!...
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Summer in Sausalito: Long Days & Plenty of Ways to Enjoy Them
Northern California is a huge region, characterized by everything from the dramatic rainy weather of the Pacific Northwest near Crescent City to the windswept coasts of Big Sur further south to the dry, dusty slopes of the Sierra Nevadas in the east. The San Francisco Bay Area – including Sausalito – sits somewhere in the middle, and has equally middling and temperate weather on the whole...
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How to Celebrate the 4th of July in Sausalito (2023)
If you're looking for plans in Marin County, come celebrate the 4th of July in Sausalito: there's a parade, picnic, live music, and fireworks display... what more do you need to celebrate our nation's founding? After restarting celebrations last year, 2023 promises another year with all the fun and fireworks of years past and incredible memories with family, friends, and the community...
