Sausalito California

80 Bridgeway, (415) 332-0505. Ask for a free map created by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Phil Frank. Area code is 415 unless noted.

From Bridgeway, the main street of Sausalito, Calif., you can see why this bayside town just north of the Golden Gate Bridge is often compared to a Mediterranean fishing village. Bay-windowed homes cling to steep hillsides and look out to sky-and-water-framed views of Alcatraz and the San Francisco cityscape. Sailboats, kayaks, and ferries glide by just offshore while shops and galleries lure visitors. But whether you want to enjoy the views or the local scene, winter is the perfect time to explore Sausalito and avoid the summer crowds.

Discover wine country–inspired creations at Bacchus & Venus on Bridgeway, where for as little as $10 you can sample flights of California boutique wines.

Along the esplanade, the aroma of grilled fish wafts out of waterfront eateries, and high-end shops and galleries display their wares. One versatile place, Studio 333 on Caledonia Street, carries custom design furniture and the work of more than 20 local artists.

Head north of downtown to leave behind the strip of ritzy stores and explore the waterfront, including its thriving houseboat community. On a walking tour with artist-author Victoria Colella, you’ll also see a wide variety of classic wooden boats and the harbor area where Liberty ships were built during World War II. "We have some amazing treasures," Colella says, "like the 1888 Yellow Ferry, the oldest surviving wooden-hull ferry on the West Coast

A little farther on, the calm of Richardson Bay is perfect for smaller craft. If weather permits, consider a full-moon kayak paddle with Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center—they will outfit you fully, and novices are welcome.

Despite the four-digit Brioni suits and Movado watches for sale on Bridgeway, you can locate bargains in town. Stroll along Gate 5 Road until you reach the Heath Ceramics factory—in business since 1948—selling seconds of elegant pottery at reduced prices.

400 Gate 5 Road Sausalito,

Nearby, the Industrial Center Building houses 80 artists’ workspaces and invites the public twice a year during open studios. The ground floor holds West Marine Products, a great place to find seaworthy gifts such as a brass-and-copper bosun’s whistle for $16 or a $15 flashlight that turns on when you shake it

Back on Bridgeway, check out the Bay Model Visitor Center to see a 3-D over-view of San Francisco Bay with tides surging in and out.

For a taste of Sausalito’s Mediterranean soul, dine at Cork, which serves antipasti, panini, and other small plates

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1200 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-3226
www.paradisebaysausalito.com

Experience Sausalito's first Segway Tour - Glide along the Bay on our Eco-Friendy Segway Tour

Glide along the Bay on our Eco-Friendly Segway Tour. The Sausalito Segway Tour is the most sensational way to see this bayside gem. An experience you will not forget.

Sausalito is a small town of only 7,500 residents, best known for its spectacular waterfront views. It's a quiet, charming town that some say reminds them of the Mediterranean. Enjoy breathtaking views of The San Francisco Skyline from thisq quaint town located right across the Golden Gate Bridge.

You will enjoy a fun high tech Segway glide combined with a narrated tour of the hidden treasures of this small town. Explore and discover the many parks, harbors and fascinating houseboat communities in Sausalito. This Enjoy the area's beautiful bike paths and bayside estuaries. Visit the fascinating Bay Model, with a scale model of the entire bay, complete with changing tides.

The Sausalito Tour operates with our new fleet of i2 Lean Steer Segways
Location: 1000 Bridgeway at the corner of Caledonia - Two blocks from Sausalito Ferry Landing
Schedule: April - October: Daily at 11:30am and November - March: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am