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Senior Moments Online
Travel Guide to:
Sausalito California
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.
The town and homes are nestled into the hills overlooking the water with the San Francisco skyline across the bay. |
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A mixture of maritime commercial traffic always seems to be present. Along with this are the pleasure crafts as they gracefully glide past this picture perfect town. |
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Shops, galleries, restaurants, and hotels are all there for your choosing. If you opt to shop, Sausalito shopping is fun! You have such a variety of stores to select from. The perfect crystal gift can be found as well as custom design European clothing.
Children's toys and a gourmet boutique are within reach. If the weather cools you can find a sweater to take out the chill. You will find jewelry for all discriminating tastes along with distinguish art galleries. |
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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. Today's ferry system plays an integral part in our plans for day trips to San Francisco as we continue our journey... |
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The natural scenery around Sausalito and Marin County is eye-catching, but when you add the marinas and houseboats, it then becomes a shutterbug's 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.
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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.
After that busy day of sightseeing and you have thoughts of food but where to eat? Sausalito has a bit of everything for your culinary tastes. You could start at one of the outdoor patios and have a fine California wine. From there, if Sushi is your taste or fresh seafood, you can find it within walking distance. |
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