Why Sausalito Feels Like Home

Sausalito is more than the tourist-laden waterfront. Locals know where to go to escape the crowds and sink into magical seaside days. It's all about Caledonia Street, hidden parks, and endless trails leading to pristine beaches. Start the day with a stop off at locally-owned Driver's Market for gourmet local provisions, grab a cold brew at Equator, and walk the dog in Dunphy Park or grab a game of pickleball at Southview Park with unbelievable views of the bay and city skyline.

True adventure awaits little ones at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. And for the grown-ups, total indulgence can be found at the Cavallo Point Lodge & Spa. Point Cavallo and Battery Yates is also one of the best places to experience Fleet Week. At other times of year simply hike the Marin Headlands, or sink your toes into the sand at Rodeo Beach before a visit to the Marine Mammal Center.

Head back into town for a communal dinner at The Joinery for incredible roast chicken. For some of the freshest, most sustainable seafood stop in Fish. It's located in the yacht harbor, and is home to some of the best local Dungeness crab in the Bay Area (when it's in season!). Sushi Ran on Caledonia Street is where you go for world-class sushi in a warm, understated setting.

Sausalito's magic lies in its contrasts: a town where nature and luxury, tourism and hyper-localism, coexist effortlessly, and where every view seems painted in salt air and sunlight. With regard to housing, there is an array of architectural styles. Homes are mainly built into the hillsides, many of which have jaw-dropping views of the Bay, Tiburon, Mount Tamalpais, and the city. There are a number of good parks, a yacht club, and numerous shops and restaurants, as well as big box stores tucked into Marin City.