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Sausalito, California

5 miles southeast of Marin City, 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of San Rafael, and about 4 miles (6 km) north of San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Type City

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Known for marinas, sailing, sailboats.

History

Sausalito is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located 1.5 miles southeast of Marin City, 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of San Rafael, and about 4 miles (6 km) north of San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Where to stay

601 Murray Cir, Sausalito, CA 94965 · cavallopoint.com
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30 El Portal, Sausalito, CA 94965 · innabovetide.com
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25 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920 · watersedgehotel.com
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62 Princess St, Sausalito, CA 94965 · gablesinnsausalito.com
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801 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 · casamadrona.com
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16 El Portal, Sausalito, CA 94965 · hotelsausalito.com
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1651 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 · lodgeattiburon.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Burger, Pasta, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa,Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia:… · originaljoes.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-23:00; Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access… · pinecrestdiner.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Caffe Trieste · 601 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, 94133 · caffetrieste.com
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Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: step-free access Wikipedia: en:Round House Café · Golden Gate Bridge, San… · presidio.gov
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-22:00; We-Su 12:00-23:00 Wikipedia: en:Tony's Pizza Napoletana · 1570 Stockton Street, San Francisco, 94133 · tonyspizzanapoletana.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Sa, Su 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Mo off Features: outdoor seating,… · greensrestaurant.com
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off Features: step-free access · 151 Noe Street · ardoisesf.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su-Mo 11:00-18:00 · 713 Clay Street, 94108 · samworestaurant.com
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Steak, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, 94102 · johnsgrill.com
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Burger, Fast Food · indoor standing room only. Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-13:00, 17:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · 683 Geary Street · banditsf.com
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Regional, Restaurant · A traditional beer hall and restaurant. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 300 Turney Street, Sausalito · joineryca.com
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Dumpling, Ukrainian, Restaurant · Ukrainian Prior name Pushkin still appears in some advertising. Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-14:00; Th, Fr 11:00-14:00,… · lelekasf.com
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Vietnamese, Fast Food · Vietnamese street food Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 3348 Steiner Street, San… · saiwalks.com
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Sushi, Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant · Vegan sushi bar & izakaya Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:30-21:00 Features: vegan options,… · shizensf.com
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Thai, Fast Food · "Chicken & Rice" Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa,Su 12:00-23:00 · 829 Geary Street, San Francisco · whatthecluckus.com
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Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Arabic comfort food Opening hours: Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; We,Th,Su,Mo 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free… · beitrimasf.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese tapas Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off · 198 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, 94103 · mezzeandmooore.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 901 Kearny Street, San Francisco, 94133 · quicklyusa.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00 · 475 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, 94109 · benjerry.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 525 Market Street, San Francisco, 94105 · locations.chipotle.com
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Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-14:00 open "Lunch", Mo-Th 16:30-22:00 open "Dinner", Fr 16:30-22:30 open "Dinner", Sa… · fogodechao.com
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00 · 200 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94133 · restaurants.ihop.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-18:00; Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa,Su off Features: takeaway · 74 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, 94105 · locations.jamba.com
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Hawaiian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su off Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 312 Kearny Street,… · sanfranciscolandl.com
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Seafood, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:30-21:00; Mo-Th 15:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, 94109 · mccormickandschmicks.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 599 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, 94117 · locations.popeyes.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa 17:30-22:00; Su 17:00-21:30 Features: vegetarian options ·… · roohrestaurants.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4150 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, 94118 · locations.tacobell.com
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Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 30 Fremont Street, San Francisco, 94105 · tendergreens.com
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Burmese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Fr 12:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Sa 16:00-20:30 · 18 Tamalpais Drive · burmatown.com
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa,Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 570 Green Street, San Francisco, 94133 · chubbynoodle.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 314 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94108 · eandokitchen.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-03:00; Su 16:00-02:00 · 425 Ellis Street, San Francisco, 94102-1927 · fcorner.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 900 Bush Street · izakayayoki.com
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Korean, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 17:00-22:00; Th,Su 16:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:30-23:00; Mo,Tu off Features: outdoor seating · 2140 Clement Street,… · kelementsbbq.com
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Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Mo-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00 · 419 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco · marrakechsf.com
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Jewish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102 · maxsoperasf.com
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Dessert, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa,Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5338 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco · nayadessertcafe.com
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Pancake, Seafood, Pasta, Fish And Chips, Burger, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 439… · searsfinefood.com
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Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1419 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115 · shebapianolounge.com
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-22:00; Su 15:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free… · suppenkuche.com
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Ramen, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options,… · torrakuramen.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 705 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, 94117 · 4505burgersandbbq.com
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:30-22:00; Su 17:00-21:00 · 2000 Hyde Street · abrazosf.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:30-20:30; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:00 · 124 Ellis Street · absteaksf.com
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365 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 18 mi to the centre
San Francisco, CA 94128 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 42 airlines (United Airlines, Virgin America, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 104 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, New York, Seoul… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 42 airlines, 104 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Oakland International Airport (OAK) 17 mi to the centre
Oakland, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 34 destinations incl. Honolulu, Kahului, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 34 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 20 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) 24 mi to the centre
Half Moon Bay, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) 24 mi to the centre
Hayward, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Sausalito Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.5 mi from the centre
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Tiburon Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.9 mi from the centre
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Angel Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.8 mi from the centre
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Alcatraz Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.2 mi from the centre · Alcatraz Cruises, LLC
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Red & White Fleet
Ferry terminal · 5.2 mi from the centre
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Pier 41 Gate 2
Ferry terminal · 5.3 mi from the centre
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Golden Gate Ferry: San Francisco => Larkspur
Ferry route · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
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Golden Gate Ferry: Larkspur => San Francisco
Ferry route · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
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Angel Island - Tiburon
Ferry route · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
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Larkspur - San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
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Sausalito - San Francisco Pier 41
Ferry route · Blue & Gold Fleet
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Blue & Gold Fleet: San Francisco => Sausalito
Ferry route · Blue & Gold Fleet
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Blue & Gold Fleet: Sausalito => San Francisco
Ferry route · Blue & Gold Fleet
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Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Sausalito, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Sausalito Ferry Terminal, 0.5 mi); routes include Golden Gate Ferry: San Francisco => Larkspur, Golden Gate Ferry: Larkspur => San Francisco, Angel Island - Tiburon.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sausalito, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · San Francisco, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.