Sausalito, CA

Wander through the Industrial Center Building, a historic shipyard turned into the largest artist colony in the Bay Area. On open studio days, you can meet painters, sculptors, and jewelers in their creative spaces.

Rent a bike and pedal the paved multi-use path that winds along Richardson Bay. The flat, scenic route takes you through marshes, past houseboats, and into the charming town of Mill Valley.

A local institution, this order-at-the-counter spot serves incredibly fresh, sustainably caught seafood. Enjoy your Dungeness crab sandwich or fish tacons at a picnic table right on the dock.

Explore this fascinating, football-field-sized hydraulic model of the entire San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta System. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers, it's a unique piece of scientific history.

If you're visiting over Labor Day weekend, don't miss this prestigious outdoor festival. It features works from hundreds of national artists, live music, and gourmet food, all set against the waterfront backdrop.

Paddle out from Sea Trek Kayak & Stand Up Paddle to get a unique, water-level perspective of the houseboat communities, seabirds, and the Sausalito shoreline. Guided tours are available for all skill levels.

The vibrant core of Sausalito, centered around Bridgeway Boulevard. This is where you'll find most shops, restaurants, the ferry terminal, and constant activity with stunning views across the bay to San Francisco.

The historic shipyard area, now a creative industrial zone. Home to the ICB artist studios, Heath Ceramics, and the famous floating homes. It has a grittier, more authentic and working-artist feel than the polished downtown.

A serene residential neighborhood nestled in the steep hills above downtown. Characterized by winding streets, breathtaking panoramic views, and architecturally significant mid-century modern homes clinging to the slopes.

More than a neighborhood, it's a way of life. Clustered in docks along Richardson Bay, these floating homes range from rustic shacks to stunning modern designs. A walk along the boardwalks feels like entering a separate, whimsical village.