Valerie
Valerie fell in love with Sausalito after her very first visit; she and her husband then moved there in 2019. It's one of her favorite places in the Bay Area and she's excited to show you the best parts of her city.
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Shopping in Sausalito: Where to Find Souvenirs & More
Embark on a shopping adventure in the enchanting town of Sausalito, California, where each purchase is a story waiting to be told and the waterfront views are just as memorable as the items you'll find. This jewel of the San Francisco Bay area is a treasure trove of unique boutiques, world-class art galleries, and delightful artisan shops that mirror the area's vibrant culture and creativity...
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Christmas in Sausalito: 8 Festive Ways to Celebrate in 2023
Can you believe it? The festive season is fast approaching – and Sausalito is a wonderful place to spend part (or all!) of the holiday season. While you probably won't have a white Christmas in Sausalito, there are some incredible holiday events that take place throughout the month of December to get everyone in the festive spirit...
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The 11 Best Sausalito Tours to Explore Beyond San Francisco
Don't get me wrong: I love San Francisco. But there's so much more to explore in the Bay Area than SF – and that includes the picturesque waterfront town of Sausalito, located just north across the Golden Gate Bridge. I called Sausalito home and loved having extended time to explore the community and surrounding area; you might be shorter on time and want to pack in as much as possible on a Sausalito day trip from San Francisco...
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9 Sausalito Houseboats on Airbnb Where You Can Stay (& VRBO, too)
If there's one ubiquitous thing about Sausalito, it's the city's houseboats. Everyone knows – and dreams of living on – one of the picturesque floating homes that punctuate the waterfront in basically all of Sausalito's marinas. If you're among those many people who want to enjoy the Sausalito houseboat life, you're in luck: a number of houseboats offer private rooms or the whole boat for rent on Airbnb...
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How & Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Sausalito (2023)
Imagine spending this quintessentially American holiday in a town that nestles on the edge of the glittering San Francisco Bay, surrounded by rolling hills and painted with a palette of vibrant fall colors. Sausalito, with its stunning natural beauty and warm, inviting community, makes for an unforgettable Thanksgiving destination...
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Sailing in Sausalito: A Complete Guide
Ahoy, adventurous souls! Welcome to the shimmering waters of Sausalito, California. This picturesque seaside community – nestled on the northern end of the iconic Golden Gate, after which the bridge is named – is not just an artist's haven or a foodie's paradise; it's a sailor's dream...
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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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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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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...
