Sausalito Day-Trip
A Mediterranean-feeling waterfront town across the bay, reached by ferry.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you're traveling with kids.
Short answer
Is Sausalito Day-Trip worth it?
Sausalito Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A short ferry under the bridge drops you in a sunny, yacht-lined village of galleries, cafes and houseboats, with skyline views back at the city — the ferry ride alone is worth it, and Sausalito often beats the city's fog.
- 02
The catch: the town itself is small, pretty-but-pricey, and can feel like a tourist boutique strip.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Sausalito Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Sausalito Day-Trip is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Sausalito Day-Trip is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Sausalito Day-Trip is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You only have one day
Keep Sausalito Day-Trip only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You want time outdoors
Sausalito Day-Trip offers some nature & scenery, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $ (ferry ~$14 each way)
- Timing
- Midday for the warmest, clearest weather across the bay.
- Booking
- Buy ferry tickets ahead and check the return schedule, sailings are limited.
- Allow
- Half day
- Accessibility
- Ferries and the flat waterfront are accessible.
- Getting there
- Ferry from the Ferry Building or Fisherman's Wharf, about 30 minutes each way.