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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How to Plan a Perfect Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco
One of the great things about visiting San Francisco is that there's so much to explore, see, and do. From sights in the city – the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, I could go on! – to the surrounding Bay Area, there is literally a lifetime's worth of adventures to be had in San Francisco (and the whole Bay Area). While many people spend their entire trip in San Francisco, savvy travelers strike out on at least one day trip during their visit...
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The 15 Best Things to Do in Sausalito
(+11 Nearby Ideas)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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Where to Find the “Sausalito Boardwalk” (All 3 of Them!)
Sausalito is an iconic destination in the San Francisco Bay Area – which says a lot since San Francisco alone is full of icons like the Golden Gate Bridge, streetcars, and Fisherman's Wharf. Sausalito, our little city by the bay, holds its own though with sweeping bay views, hillside homes, and a beautiful waterfront. Many people traveling to Sausalito for the first time wonder if (and where) there's a boardwalk in Sausalito to stroll down. After all, it just seems like Sausalito should have a boardwalk, right?..
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13 Wonderful Sausalito Wedding Venues (2022)
When it comes time to start planning your wedding, there's perhaps no more important decision than the venue. First of all, it's generally one of the biggest expenses – even when you're trying to stick to a budget. Second, the wedding venue you choose has a huge impact on the entire feeling, vibe, ambiance, whatever-you-call it for your entire special day...
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The Complete Guide to Kayaking in Sausalito
If you've ever visited – or even just looked at pictures – you've probably noticed: there's a lot of water around Sausalito. A waterfront community, Sausalito is home to floating homes, houseboats, sailboats, motor boats, and even unmotorized options kayaks and stand up paddleboards. Almost everyone has a boat, lives on a boat, or knows someone who does one of the two...
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Where to Stay in Sausalito: A Guide to Hotels & Vacation Rentals
Sausalito is lovely – we all know that. Those of us who call Sausalito home are lucky to do so, and if you're planning a visit, you've likely discovered that there are numerous nice things to do in Sausalito to pass your time here. You've probably also discovered that there's no way to fit everything into one day, and may be curious about staying overnight in Sausalito to give yourself extra time...
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The Complete Guide to Dog-Friendly Sausalito
As a dog-lover, planning any trip requires an important decision: bring your pup or hire your favorite dog-sitter on Rover. But to make that decision, you need to know how dog-friendly any given destination is – from places you can stay with your dog to restaurants that don't require you to leave your pup outside. If your travel plans bring you to the Bay Area, you might wonder about dog-friendly Sausalito options...
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8 Sausalito Houseboats on Airbnb Where You Can Stay & Float Away
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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Where to Stay in Sausalito: A Guide to Hotels & Vacation Rentals
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A Quick Guide to All 7 Sausalito Spas
Most people come to Sausalito for the epic views, fresh seafood, and chance to stroll the streets of a waterfront-and-hillside community that has drawn more than one comparison to picturesque places like Italy's Almafi Coast. But for others, Sausalito is an escape; a place to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco or whatever city you call home. What better way to tap into that rejuvenation than by enjoying a Sausalito spa experience?
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A Quick Guide to All 13 Marinas in Sausalito
Forgive me for being obvious here, but one of the most wonderful things about Sausalito is its waterfront. Whether you're visiting on a day trip, spending the weekend, considering a relocation (which may happen as a result of a day or weekend trip...), or sailing in, Sausalito's waterfront is a central element in the city's structure and appeal...
