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Sausalito

"Mediterranean Painting"

Sausalito is located in the north San Francisco Bay area just across the Golden Gate Bridge. When you first visit this waterfront town you feel like you have walked into a Mediterranean painting. You will find fine restaurants and hotels throughout the town. The homes are nestled into the hills overlooking the water with the San Francisco skyline across the bay.A mixture of maritime commercial traffic always seems to be present. 

Along with this are the pleasure crafts gracefully gliding past this picture perfect town. Shops, galleries, restaurants, and hotels are located within easy walking distance of the town center. If you opt to shop, Sausalito is a great place to shop. You have such a variety of stores to choose from. The perfect crystal gift can be found as well as custom designed European clothing. Children's toys or a gourmet boutique are within reach. If the weather cools you can find a sweater to take off the chill. You will find jewelry for all discriminating tastes along with stylish art galleries.

If you are not on a shopping spree but just strolling, cafes are nearby when you need a break or try something sweet like salt water taffy. Sit back, enjoy your coffee, listen to the sounds of the bay, and enjoy the stunning scenery as you watch the ferry arrive. Auto ferry service across the Golden Gate was established in 1926. It was running to the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco. This ferry system was part of old highway 101, linking the towns together across the Golden Gate until the bridge was finished in 1937.

The natural scenery around Sausalito and Marin County is eye-catching, but when you add the marinas and houseboats, it then becomes a shutterbugs dream. You can start your sightseeing and picture taking tour by walking the dock walk. Begin at the El Portal ferry dock and go north through the park to the start of your dock walk. The moorings and docks in the Richardson Harbor are filled with pleasure crafts of all sizes and shapes - from the older classic to the more modern. Mixed in with this are the colorful fishing boats. To reach the houseboat community you need to go farther. If you prefer you can drive up Bridgeway by car and you will see the floating neighborhoods on your right along the bay. Sausalito’s houseboats are colorful, each with their own unique features. The houseboats have become very desirable real estate because of their original style and wonderful water views. If you want to tour some of these elaborate homes, they have an annual Sausalito Floating Home Tour. You can check with the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce for dates and times.