Sausalito is located
just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, on the south-eastern tip of Marin
County. Accessible by car or ferry, the San Francisco neighbor enjoys
a friendly atmosphere and a slower pace than the big city next door.
Tourists who have heard about the beautiful community flock to look, to
taste the food served there and sometimes spend the night in one of the
lovely hotels overlooking the bay.
Sausalito was named
by 18th century Spanish explorers for the "little willow" trees (Saucelito)
found in abundance, on the banks of its streams. Incorporated in 1893,
Sausalito is two and one half miles in size. Located 22 miles from the
San Francisco Airport and 45 miles from Wine Country, Sausalito is the
gateway to beautiful coastal Highway 1 that twists and winds north atop
the rugged and spectacular cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Sausalito is a perfect place to dine, explore and spend time shopping in
the cute boutiques.
Special events throughout
the year include Opening Day on the Bay in the spring, summer concerts
such as Jazz/Blues by the Bay and Arias in the Afternoon, fall festivities
such as Floating Homes Showcase Tour and Doggy Day and the winter celebration
known as Winterland Festival. (see http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/ for exact
dates and information)
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