Things to Do in Sausalito

Hop aboard the ferry for a trip from San Francisco to Sausalito. Your ticket allows you to skip the box office line and head straight to the gate. This one-way ferry service takes you across San Francisco Bay with beautiful views of the city skyline, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. In the charming bayside city of Sausalito, explore narrow streets filled with boutiques, galleries and museums at your leisure, and enjoy a meal (own expense) at a waterfront restaurant offering unbeatable views of the surrounding Bay Area. This is a great way to maximize your stay in San Francisco, and makes for a romantic getaway or a fun day trip with family and friends. PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.

Bike the bridge. The most popular route will take you along San Francisco’s stunning waterfront across the Golden Gate Bridge and down to the picturesque bayside towns of Sausalito and Tiburon. You'll have the option to return on the ferry, too.

Discover San Francisco with a bike rental for 2 hours, 4 hours, or the whole day. Pick up your bike by the Golden Gate Bridge and plan your route around the city with a coded map.

Embark on an unforgettable biking adventure with our "Bike the Bridge & Back with Ferry" tour in San Francisco.

Sail along San Francisco's waterfront, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and around notorious Alcatraz Island. Discover San Francisco's history via audio commentary, available in 16 languages.

Experience the sights of San Francisco by renting an electric or regular bike. Begin your self-guided tour at Fisherman’s Wharf and optionally, you can ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito.

Rent an electric bike and discover the most interesting sights of San Francisco with ease. See the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, North Beach, and more on a pedal-assist e-bike.

Explore San Francisco effortlessly on an electric bike! Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore Sausalito, and take the ferry back. Your easy, scenic way to experience the best of San Francisco.

Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and Oakland Bay Bridge on a beautiful 1.5-hour boat ride along San Francisco Bay. See Alcatraz and Sausalito up close as you learn all about San Francisco.

Cruise from PIER 39 and enjoy the sunset on San Francisco Bay. Pass by San Francisco icons including the famous California sea lions, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island.

Enjoy spectacular views in a casual and fun atmosphere. Sail past Alcatraz, around Angel Island, along Tiburon and Sausalito, and under the Golden Gate Bridge.

See Marin's world-famous redwoods without the crowds on your moderately strenuous, 3 to 4-hour, guided small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Access the iconic redwood groves of charming Mill Valley on foot and navigate the quiet trails following the fern-lined canyons at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. Experience cathedral-like ancient trees in a primeval creek-side setting and explore the redwood groves for about two and a half hours. The walk begins with a shuttle from a meeting place near the ferry landing in downtown Sausalito (ferry ticket not included) and then a stroll through Mill Valley's historic Old Mill Park before heading out into the redwood forests and park-like neighborhoods.

Explore San Francisco's best landmarks on a Big Bus open-top double-decker. Immerse yourself in the city's history and visit sights like Fisherman's Wharf, Museum of Modern Art, Embarcadero, and more.

Visit Sausalito’s famed houseboats and learn the storied history of one of the bay’s most iconic landmarks on this 2 hour walking tour.  Hear stories of the bohemian writers and influential artist who defined an era, Like Southern transplant Otis Redding, who spent his short time here recording the song “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” just days before his fatal plane crash.  Learn how the dozens of seemingly unconnected threads of history combine to create a rich tapestry of people, personalities, and art forms known as Sausalito from a local artist and author. Free parking Minimum of 6 people required. Note: If you have fewer than 6 people in your party, please call the day before to check on availability.

Stroll, read, write poetry, sing songs, create art and win the prize!! From the Captain, First Mate, Navigator, Signal Man, Photographer, Journalist and Artist, all will play their part to ensure their team takes home the best prizes. Using the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book, a list of clues, compass and timer, participants will be required to pool their knowledge in order to locate Sausalito's hidden treasures - The wooden boats and historic vessels that grace our shore. When the teams return to home base, the scores will be tallied and prizes distributed. This activity takes about two to two and a half hours to complete.

Experience the unforgettable sensation of biking across San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge on this guided tour. As well as the bridge, encounter essential sights like Fort Mason and Crissy Fields.

Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided tour from San Francisco to Sausalito. Enjoy scenic stops at iconic landmarks and breathtaking views of the Bay Area.

Savor the flavors of a curated selection of local chocolate and confections on a 2.5-hour cruise on the SF Bay. Taste wines from a local winemaker and purchase your favorite chocolates to take home.

Discover the vibrant city of San Francisco atop the seat of a bike on this Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito tour, and learn about the fascinating history of the area from your local guide.

Experience the sights of San Francisco by renting an electric bike. Begin your self-guided tour at Fisherman’s Wharf and optionally, you can ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito.

From serene ranks of giant redwoods to the quiet lapping of water on the shore, see all the highlights of the northern San Francisco Bay on this time-saving tour.

Discover towering redwood trees in Muir Woods, ride across the impressive Golden Gate Bridge, and admire scenic sea views in Sausalito city on this guided group trip from San Francisco.

Relax or hike through the home of Coastal Giant Sequoias trees, the largest trees on earth. You will be amazed by the peacefulness and beautiful trees in the Muir Woods.

Walk among groves of the world's tallest trees on a tour of the Muir Woods. After exploring the park, enjoy a scenic drive through the coastal town of Sausalito before returning to San Francisco.

Escape San Francisco for a little while on a guided tour of Muir Woods National Monument, with entry fees included. Admire the ancient sequoia trees, then visit Sausalito all within 4.5 hours.

We will teach you light soldering skills to make your completely unique piece of sterling silver jewelry. Choose from hundreds of semi precious gemstones and make a ring, necklace or bracelet. We also offer stamping and hammering for your jewelry piece.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on a luxury catamaran while the sun sets over San Francisco Bay. Sail past the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

Join this guided scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore the beauty of the giant coastal Redwoods and enjoy great views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront.

Take a guided tour of the Muir Woods National Monument, with entry tickets included, on a trip from San Francisco. Continue onto Sausalito and choose to either explore by bike or return by ferry.

Explore San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket and Golden Gate Bay cruise. Explore with convenient bus tour stops and sail past North Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.

Join this guided scenic drive from SF across the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore the beauty of the giant coastal Redwoods, entry fee incuded, and enjoy great views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront.

Save money starting from the Sausalito Ferry Pier dock instead of San Francisco! Arrive on your own to Sausalito on your own schedule and we will transfer you to Muir Woods by assigned time bus. Guests will spend 90 minutes in the tall park of redwoods before returning to Sausalito. Guests then will depart on their own back to San Francisco. Choose from these options: Pier Woods Super Saver: Basic assigned 90 minutes Woods roundtrip from Sausalito Ferry Dock. This is a transportation shuttle only without a tour guide. Pier Woods Brunch Bunch: Assigned $10 Sausalito brunch credit before our 90 minute round trip Muir Woods bus. A one way ferry ticket is included to and from Fishermans Wharf to Sausalito. This is a transportation shuttle only without a guide. Pier Woods Date Night: Early morning assigned Alcatraz. Guests will pay for their own ferry/Uber to Sausalito to join us for Muir Woods van. We will assign a $20 Sausalito dinner credit and Ferry Ticket back to Pier 41 Wharf.

Explore Muir Woods National Monument and the coastal town of Sausalito. Ride across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and visit two of Northern California's most beautiful landmarks.

This is the classic version of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour* which is based on the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book.  Local author and artist, Victoria Colella brings you into this sequestered world.  Beginning with the Historic Houseboats then a stroll down the Gantry Crane Trail in the World War II Shipyards, exploring local art studios, Wooden Boat Center and into  working waterfront.  Here is where the floating homes are created and big boats are hauled out for repair.  Victoria offers refreshments in the old boat lettering shack in the heart of Sausalito's working waterfront at the end of the tour.  Tour takes about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.  There is free parking, places to rest along the way and 3 restroom stops. *Turn off those cell phones for a minute.  This is strictly analog and reading, dancing and reciting poetry may be required!

Explore San Francisco on a e-bike tour that takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy great views of the bay, learn about local landmarks, and end your journey in the beautiful town of Sausalito.

Enjoy a hike through Muir Woods, home to giant coastal sequoias, the largest trees on earth, and experience the peacefulness of the setting.

Explore San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods, with several photo stops. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge for lunch in Sausalito, then spend over an hour in beautiful Muir Woods National Park to enjoy the redwoods.

Experience the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided bike tour to Sausalito, enjoy food and drinks with a view, then take in stunning city sights on a scenic ferry ride back to San Francisco.

Explore San Francisco on an electric bike tour with a professional local guide. See the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Park, and then cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to sunny Sausalito.

Embark on a guided tour to Napa Valley from San Francisco. Visit two wineries and enjoy up to five tastings at each as you savor the unique aromas and flavors of California wine.

Leave San Francisco and enjoy a half-day excursion to wine country. This tour is designed for guests who don’t want to dedicate their entire day in the area, or are only visiting for a short time.

Visit 2 of the Bay Areas national treasures on this full-day excursion. Marvel at the colossal redwood trees at Muir Woods National Monument, then explore the infamous cell houses on Alcatraz Island.

Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees. Then enjoy a 1-hour cruise around the San Francisco Bay, and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer traditional sailboat for a 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with beer and wine. Get personal attention from a skilled crew as you enjoy stunning views of the bay!

Visit the beautiful wineries of Sonoma Valley and Napa Vally on a half-day wine-tasting adventure from San Francisco. Enjoy guided tours and tastings at two winery estates led by a wine expert.

Two popular San Francisco attractions in a combined tour package. The inside Alcatraz tour and 1 Day Bike Rental.

Escape the bustle of San Francisco on a half­-day trip to Muir Woods & Sausalito. Journey across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area's most popular national monument, see the prettiest village in California and end the day with a 1-hour Bay Cruise.

Explore San Francisco by bus, boat, and bike with this combo ticket. See city views on a hop-on hop-off open top bus, discover sights by bike, and sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on a bay cruise.

Join us for ride from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore beauty of Muir Woods and enjoy the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. Return on the Ferry to Pier 41

On this Sailing Experience is you'll get the full experience of Sailing on San Francisco Bay. You take the wheel and steer our course to an unforgettable memory you'll keep for a lifetime.