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...

Sausalito is one of the top destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, on the list with destinations like the East Bay (Oakland and Berkeley), Muir Woods, Angel Island, and the iconic Alcatraz prison island. If you're exploring these different areas, you might wonder – is there an easy way to get from Sausalito to Alcatraz...

Sausalito is an incredible destination in its own right, but one of the most amazing parts of this area is the access you have to other natural wonders and urban delights. From ferry access to Angel Island to a short drive up to Wine Country, Sausalito is a great place to base yourself to explore the North Bay and all it has to offer...

While I can't imagine why you'd ever want to leave Sausalito, some folks who visit this charming city by the bay have a desire to see other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Fair enough – but where to go? You can certainly see tourist sites like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, or get some fresh air in your lungs at Angel Island or Muir Woods... but there's one more place you might want to visit, and it's a lot like Sausalito (though obviously not as cool, and no I'm not biased at all!): Tiburon...

Sausalito is a town with many iconic sights: on a clear day, you can enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, neighboring Tiburon, and Angel Island. Unfortunately, though, you can't see the Golden Gate Bridge from Sausalito itself – though this is a question many people ask before visiting...

Perhaps you've noticed it nestled on the shores of the Marin Headlands. Or you've heard friends and family rave about its colorful hillside houses and Italian ambiance. Whatever has inspired you to visit Sausalito: welcome. Sausalito is a town that thrives on tourism, despite the occasionally prickly response you might get from locals who try to visit on the weekends and find it full of visitors...