Sausalito
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Relax, Good Place to Shop, Off-the-Beaten Path, Sailing
11:25 AM Sunday, May 27
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Perfectly arranged on a secure little bay harbor, Sausalito is undeniably lovely. Named for the "tiny willows" that once populated the banks of its creeks, it’s a tiny settlement of pretty houses that tumble neatly down a green hillside into a well-heeled downtown. The town is also renowned for its houseboat community, one of the worlds largest and most diverse, ranging from mansions to hippie hovels, all moored along Richardson Bay.
It’s easy to imagine Sausalito as a small seafaring center populated by fisherfolk, as it once was, but there’s no denying that Sausalito today is a fiercely fashionable tourist haven, jam-packed with both junkie souvenir shops and costly boutiques. Much of Sausalito affords uninterrupted views of San Francisco and Angel Island and, due to the ridgeline at its back, fog generally bypasses this charmed spot. A coffee, a quick shopping stroll, and a walk along the bayfront makes for a perfect day trip.
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Muir Woods is beautiful, breathtaking and really fills you with awe. The tour was well run, on time and really informative. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and lots of fun, making for a great trip to the park and Sausalito. A longer stay in the woods would be welcome, but the short in the park was definitely a highlight. This is highly recommended. Also, the option of staying in Sausalito was fantastic. Well worth the extra time to explore, shop, eat and head back to the City via the Golden Gate Bridge.
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This is a top notch tour! The beauty of those huge redwoods is unbelievable and the time allotted to tour the woods seemed to be just right. From there we traveled to Sausalito and even though the stay there was a little rushed, you could stay around longer and ride the ferry back or possibly return on another day if you wanted to. We had to have the best guide. He shared a lot of info with us as we traveled and even stopped by the Golden Gate Bridge for picture taking before returning to San Francisco. We would recommend this tour to anyone and don't think you'll be disappointed!
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Well organised and nice itinerary. Muir Woods gave time for a nice walk in park and lunch at Sausalito was a nice break. Alcatraz tour worked in well with the other tour to make a great days touring.
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To get to Sausalito by car from San Francisco, take the Alexander Avenue exit (the first exit after the Golden Gate Bridge) and follow the signs into Sausalito. There are five municipal parking lots in town. You can also travel by Golden Gate Transit bus, which runs daily to Sausalito from San Francisco. Get out on the water for a fun and easy method for getting to Sausalito. Golden Gate Ferries operate to and from the San Francisco Ferry Building.
