Sausalito

Sausalito is a charming harbor city in San Francisco located just across the Golden Gate Bridge. It is said that the city got its name from the little willow trees, known as Saucelito, which the Spanish explores in the 18th century found growing along the streams. The city gets a number of visitors who come via the bridge and the ferry service from San Francisco. The Mediterranean flair and the amazing views are a couple of factors, which attract people to come over and explore this city. This city is highly recommended for anyone who is looking to visit San Francisco.

How to reach Sausalito

Getting to Sausalito is pretty easy, as the city is well connected via various routes and means of communication. There are no airports in Sausalito, so if you are looking to travel by air you must reach one of the Bay Area airports, and then travel to the city from there. If you are going from San Francisco by a car, take the first exit after crossing the golden bridge and you will reach the town. Traveling by ferry is another option; there are two companies that operate the ferry and it will take 30 minutes to travel from the Fisherman's Wharf. Tourists can also use cycles and go over to the city.

Places to see in Sausalito

There are many places you can visit, see and explore in Sausalito. To begin with one can stop at the Bay Model Visitor Center on the bridge, for a unique view of the connecting waterways. After this is done, you can head towards the Bay Area Discovery Museum if you are an art lover. Some of the attraction sin the museum includes Art Studios, Bay Hall, Discovery Hall, Lookout Cove, and Wave Workshop etc. Some of the other places to see in Sausalito are:

• Spirits in Stone Gallery
• Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour
• Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center
• The Cooking School at Cavallo Point

While coming back to San Francisco, take the ferry. On the way it will stop near the Fisherman's Wharf, Angel Island or Tiburon – this is a wonderful way for you to get an unmarked view of the layout of the Bay Area.

Dinning and shopping in Sausalito

There are some fine restaurants and shops in Sausalito, which gives a wide range of options to travelers. The restaurants serve all types of food, so no matter what you are looking for, you are sure to get something to appease your hunger. In the shops, you can find a vide range of things to buy as mementos and gifts for your loved ones.