
I have been meaning to write this post for a while as I get asked about my favorite spots in Sausalito all the time. Daniel and I absolutely love living here and if you are not familiar with the Bay Area – Sausalito is directly across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. I am by nature not a city person and he was over living in big cities so we settled on Sausalito for its stunning views and peaceful environment. We both grew up in Marin County, but Sausalito feels incredibly unique to anywhere else. Some mornings when the fog is thick, it feels like a small east coast fishing village, yet the city is less than ten minutes away. Sausalito is very small and very touristy so it can get packed on the weekends, but there are some spots that are not to be missed if you make your way over here. See some of my favorites below!

{the boat docks always make for a good photo op}

EATING / DRINKING
{Breakfast/Brunch}
Le Garage
Kennebec House Cut Fries, Pain Perdu, Gaufres
Sausalito Equator
Yogurt & Granola, Avocado Toast, Olive Oil Cake
Lighthouse Cafe
Blueberry Pancakes, Home Fries
Bridgeway Cafe
Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Breakfast Burrito, Crepe
{Cocktails & A Meal With A View and/or Lunch}
Barrel House Tavern
That’s No Moon, Spice Mines, Aperol Spritz
Bar Bocce
Red Sangria, Berry Mojito
Salito’s
Mint Cooler, Blood Orange Margarita, Italian Lemonata
{Lunch & Dinner Spots}
The Joinery
Fried Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes, Harvest Salad
Osteria Divino
Tortellini Soup, Spaghetti Aglio & Olio, Penne Arrabbiata
Copita
Chicken Tinga Taco, Tortilla Soup, Carne Asada
Poggio
Mele Salad, Margherita Pizza
Scoma’s
Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Wagyu Filet
Napa Valley Burger Co.
Cheese Waffle Fries (seriously..), Crispy Chicken Burger
Sushi Ran
one of Sausaltio’s most popular spots
*Other favorites: Driver’s Market, Taste of Rome, F3 and Sandrino Pizza
{Sweet Treats}
Lappert’s Ice Cream (the coconut and strawberry flavors are my fave!)
Sausalito Bakery & Cafe
Munchies Candy Store
Sausalito Sweets


SHOPPING
You would think because Sausalito is so touristy that there would be a sea of great stores, but it is a lot of t shirt shops and art galleries. I dream of a beautiful home store opening up here someday, but for now it is not really a cute shops destination. Although they are not traditional stores, these are the places I visit most frequently for fresh flowers, cool art or small gifts.
Sausalito Stationary
Heath Ceramics
Ladybug Flowers
Mark Ruben Gallery (can rent bikes from here)
Copperfield Books
Tivoli Decor


WHERE TO STAY
Sausalito only has a couple hotels and they are all on the pricier side, making it an ideal day trip destination. If you do decide to stay here you can’t beat hotel options!
Casa Madrona (perfect location, great views!)
Inn Above Tide
Hotel Sausalito
The Gables Inn
Cavallo Point ( this is further from town, but you can rent bikes and it is such a stunning property)

SITE SEEING
Cavallo Point
Houseboat Community
Ferry Ride to SF
Boat Docks – so many pretty boats to swoon over
Marin Headlands (outside of Sausalito)
Walk Along Bridgeway Path
Sea Trek Kayak Rental – such a cool way to see the bay
Bay Model
Dunphy Park (currently under construction)
All Photos by Torrey Fox
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