Sausalito
Old fishing village
Once a tranquil fishing village, Sausalito has transformed into the epitome of present day luxury, shaped as much by the residents that have called this town home, as by the bay area waters lapping at its storied shores
Spanish explorers christened the land Sauzalito, meaning “small willow grove” in Spanish. Much later, with the advent of the ferry service to San Francisco, the town became a Victorian village escape for San Franciscans. Painters, dancers, writers, musicians, bohemians, hippies and house boaters then contributed to the culture of Sausalito.
Present day Sausalito is a backdrop for a modern travelogue. There is a historic downtown with yacht harbors, boutique shops, original art galleries, restaurants and hotels built over the water, and a grand promenade with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the world-famous skyline of San Francisco. Events around town include the renowned art festival, jazz concerts, and Fourth of July parade. It is home to some of the most coveted real estate in the world.
Bayside living at its best
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Community resources
Sausalito Marin City School District (public elementary & middle schools)
Tamalpais Union High School District (public high schools)
Views of San Francisco, the Bay, Tiburon, Belvedere and Mt. Tam abound. Watch fishing boats go out in the morning, paddleboarders at midday, sail boats in the afternoon, and wildlife all day long. Some of the most beautiful parks in the world border on Sausalito.
The historic Marin Headlands, beginnig at the Golden Gate Brigde, is criss-crossed with bunkers from WWI and WWII. The Rodeo Lagoon empties into the Pacific Ocean through a magnificent strip of beach where surfers abound. And all this nature exists to those that live in Sausalito, within a short ferry ride (or 10 minute trip across the Golden Gate Bridge) to San Francisco!
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