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There are dozens of exclusive boutiques, perfect for the shopper and window-shopper. Open air cafes along the side streets tempt passersby as scrumptious scents waft through the air. Stroll along the shoreline in search of splashing sea creatures. Children and adults of all ages will have a blast discovering the hands-on exhibits at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. If you’re looking to work off excess energy, explore Sausalito’s biking and hiking trails. View the majestic Mount Tamalpais and explore Muir Woods, with its redwood groves; neither is too far. Settle down for a delectable meal and a glass of wine at one of the local restaurants—Sausalito is around the corner from wine country. Like its big-city counterpart, San Francisco, Sausalito is a Mecca for artists. It is currently leading in the virtual arts, a new medium of art utilizing the Internet. Strolling throughout the village you’ll find several art galleries of the world-class variety. Sausalito is home of The Sausalito Art Festival, the number one outdoor fine arts festival in the United States. This festival takes place every Labor Day weekend, and draws stars and fans of the contemporary art scene. Since the first festival, held in 1952, it has hosted over one million visitors and artists from all over the globe. Each year over 20,000 pieces of original art are displayed for the eye to feast upon: from paintings to photography, sculptures to glass, and woodworking to jewelry. Whether you prefer traditional or surreal, modern or elegant, the Sausalito Art Festival has it all. No other festival in the nation can parallel this extravagant, eclectic collection. Though many tourists wander to Sausalito for a day trip, why not spend the night in one of the village’s fine hotels or bed-and-breakfasts? The village gets very quiet after dark, providing a good night’s sleep after a long day of exploring. The Acqua Hotel features 50 guestrooms, half of which are junior suites. A majority of rooms boast private balconies with breathtaking views of Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay. Casa Madrona, established in 1885, offers 65 rooms, along with a restaurant and spa. Gables Inn is a quaint bed-and-breakfast featuring a panoramic view, fireplaces, and Jacuzzis. Hotel Sausalito replicates the old-world French style, with intimate lodging including 14 rooms and 2 suites. Sausalito Alta Mira’s main house and cottages offer a gorgeous view of the bay. The Inn Above the Tide is a 29-room luxury hotel with the ambiance of a seaside inn. If you’re in search of something completely different, try the Avalon Houseboat, a beautifully furnished and completely remodeled home-away-from-home sitting right on the water. Sausalito’s seaside beauty is not to be overlooked, and will not disappoint.
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You’ve
seen the San Francisco area—why not head north of the Golden Gate Bridge
to Sausalito for a different perspective? This quaint village is
treasured for its picturesque waterfront views, reminiscent of the French
Riviera. A Mediterranean-style seaside village covering two and a half
miles, only 7,500 people reside in Sausalito. Don’t let that catch you off
guard—Sausalito may be small in size, but it’s big on sophistication!