Top Sausalito Culture

Getting across San Francisco Bay is as easy as taking to the water. The San Francisco Ferry runs one-way and round-trip service to Sausalito, so rather than worry about traffic, you can sit back and relax while savoring incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. The bayside towns of Sausalito makes a great day trips from San Francisco, and each boasts a bevy of boutiques, galleries and restaurants to explore. Linger by the water, enjoy a drink (own expense) or simply stroll along the narrow streets and delight in the surrounding scenery. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and head straight to the gate.

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito boasts a handful of famous restaurants with spectacular water views. Experience the culinary charm of Sausalito on this 3.5-hour food-and-wine walking tour, where an in-the-know guide takes you through the downtown village of this popular destination. Visit up to four vibrant and renowned restaurants, tasting delicious bites with dashes of local history. This small-group food tour — the first ever in Sausalito — is limited to just 10 people, ensuring personalized attention.

This is the classic version of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour* which is based on the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book.  Local author and artist, Victoria Colella brings you into this sequestered world.  Beginning with the Historic Houseboats then a stroll down the Gantry Crane Trail in the World War II Shipyards, exploring local art studios, Wooden Boat Center and into  working waterfront.  Here is where the floating homes are created and big boats are hauled out for repair.  Victoria offers refreshments in the old boat lettering shack in the heart of Sausalito's working waterfront at the end of the tour.  Tour takes about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.  There is free parking, places to rest along the way and 3 restroom stops. *Turn off those cell phones for a minute.  This is strictly analog and reading, dancing and reciting poetry may be required!

Learn the history of Sausalito's houseboat community on a 3-hour walking tour that delves into the San Francisco Bay Area's maritime history and culture. You'll get close views of the boats as you walk around this storied waterfront area with your guide. See shipyards from World War II, and hear about wooden boat builders, bohemian artists, and other colorful characters who have made their homes aboard the houseboats.

Save money starting from the Sausalito Ferry Pier dock instead of San Francisco! Arrive on your own to Sausalito by bike, cab, or ferry and we will chauffeur you to Muir Woods by assigned time van. Guests will spend one hour in the tall park of redwoods before returning to Sausalito. Guests then will depart on their own back to San Francisco. Guests have three options with this non narrated van excursion which all include an same day assigned time Alcatraz: Pier Woods Super Saver: assigned one-hour Woods roundtrip from Sausalito Ferry Dock. No ferry included. Meet us and save!! Pier Woods Brunch Bunch: Assigned $10 Sausalito brunch credit before our one-hour round trip Muir Woods van. A one way ferry ticket is included from Sausalito back to Pier 41 Wharf. Pier Woods Date Night: Early morning assigned Alcatraz. Guests will pay for their own ferry/Uber to Sausalito to join us for Muir Woods van. We will assign a $20 Sausalito dinner credit and Ferry Ticket back to Pier 41 Wharf.

Taihoa is a beautiful handcrafted sailboat from New Zealand. Cap't doug will share the history and photographs of the boat's construction with you. You can help sail the boat with him or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of San Francisco Bay. Along the way, the captain will show you a number of points of historical interest and the natural wonders of this ecosystem.