Guidebook for Sausalito
Food Scene
Great American food, outdoor harbor view seating on nice days and an indoor fireplace on cool days make Fish a local favorite. The seafood at Fish is fresh, local and sustainable.
126 locals recommend
Fish.
350 Harbor DrGreat American food, outdoor harbor view seating on nice days and an indoor fireplace on cool days make Fish a local favorite. The seafood at Fish is fresh, local and sustainable.
A local favorite, Avatar’s is known for its Indian interpretation of Mexican food. They are happy to give recommendations as well as modify dishes for dietary restrictions.
23 locals recommend
Avatar's
2656 BridgewayA local favorite, Avatar’s is known for its Indian interpretation of Mexican food. They are happy to give recommendations as well as modify dishes for dietary restrictions.
With a menu full of American and Mexican specialties, Anchorage 5 is an easy and casual place to have breakfast near the garden studio. Service is friendly.
Anchorage 5
475 Gate 5 RdWith a menu full of American and Mexican specialties, Anchorage 5 is an easy and casual place to have breakfast near the garden studio. Service is friendly.
Located in a charming old brick building directly on Bridgeway, Cibo offers a nice mix of healthy fare and sinful indulgences. Most items are made from local, organic and seasonal ingredients.
52 locals recommend
Cibo
1201 BridgewayLocated in a charming old brick building directly on Bridgeway, Cibo offers a nice mix of healthy fare and sinful indulgences. Most items are made from local, organic and seasonal ingredients.
This popular breakfast spot is instantly recognizable thanks to the mini-lighthouse on top of the building. Known for its delicious fluffy fruit pancakes and Danish breakfast specialties.
22 locals recommend
Lighthouse Café
1311 BridgewayThis popular breakfast spot is instantly recognizable thanks to the mini-lighthouse on top of the building. Known for its delicious fluffy fruit pancakes and Danish breakfast specialties.
The more casual sister restaurant to Le Garage, F3 does a French twist on classic American comfort food. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu - they also have delivery.
30 locals recommend
Fast Food Français
39 Caledonia StThe more casual sister restaurant to Le Garage, F3 does a French twist on classic American comfort food. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu - they also have delivery.
A favorite with the younger set and San Francisco crowd, Bar Bocce can be packed on weekends. In addition to its Italian dishes, Bar Bocce has a unique outdoor seating area with harbor views and a boc
129 locals recommend
Bar Bocce
1250 BridgewayA favorite with the younger set and San Francisco crowd, Bar Bocce can be packed on weekends. In addition to its Italian dishes, Bar Bocce has a unique outdoor seating area with harbor views and a boc
A good spot to eat in downtown Sausalito, it’s usually fairly easy to get seating, even without reservations. Poggio has a set menu of Italian favorites as well as interesting seasonal specials.
51 locals recommend
Poggio Trattoria
777 BridgewayA good spot to eat in downtown Sausalito, it’s usually fairly easy to get seating, even without reservations. Poggio has a set menu of Italian favorites as well as interesting seasonal specials.
Known for being one of the best sushi restaurants in the entire Bay Area, it’s highly recommended to get a reservation for Sushi Ran, although they do reserve a certain number of seats for walk ins.
114 locals recommend
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StKnown for being one of the best sushi restaurants in the entire Bay Area, it’s highly recommended to get a reservation for Sushi Ran, although they do reserve a certain number of seats for walk ins.
Great Thai food - perfect for a before movie dinner or take out. We love the BBQ spare ribs and chicken pad Thai.
7 locals recommend
Arawan Thai Cuisine
47 Caledonia StGreat Thai food - perfect for a before movie dinner or take out. We love the BBQ spare ribs and chicken pad Thai.
Kitti's Place Restaurant
3001 BridgewayA sweet Thai restaurant that is a quick walk from the garden studio.
Best bagels that we've had in Marin, and a quick walk from the studio. Closed on Sundays.
Bridgeway Bagel
3001 BridgewayBest bagels that we've had in Marin, and a quick walk from the studio. Closed on Sundays.
A fast walk from the studio, this sweet restaurant has tasty Nepalese food. We especially like the butter chicken, sag paneer and momos.
28 locals recommend
Taste of the Himalayas
1700 Shattuck AveA fast walk from the studio, this sweet restaurant has tasty Nepalese food. We especially like the butter chicken, sag paneer and momos.
Upscale New American for a nice night out. Amazing views of the city and water. Definitely requires a reservation.
45 locals recommend
Barrel House Tavern
660 BridgewayUpscale New American for a nice night out. Amazing views of the city and water. Definitely requires a reservation.
Delicious Mexican food with an organic, gluten-free menu. Strong margaritas!
21 locals recommend
Copita
739 BridgewayDelicious Mexican food with an organic, gluten-free menu. Strong margaritas!
Good authentic Italian pizzas in a small setting. Note: they can't always do takeout but seating inside is usually easy.
7 locals recommend
Sandrino Pizza & Vino
45 Caledonia StGood authentic Italian pizzas in a small setting. Note: they can't always do takeout but seating inside is usually easy.
Our usual pick for takeout pizza. Good seating area as well with other Italian dishes and Straus ice cream.
57 locals recommend
Tamalpie Pizzeria
477 Miller AveOur usual pick for takeout pizza. Good seating area as well with other Italian dishes and Straus ice cream.
Bua Thai
2633 BridgewayDelicious and fresh Thai food, quick walk from the studio.
Best fried chicken sandwich ever! Beautiful water views and tasty local food. Currently only open until 7 PM.
22 locals recommend
Joinery, Beerhall + Rotisserie
300 Turney StreetBest fried chicken sandwich ever! Beautiful water views and tasty local food. Currently only open until 7 PM.
Entertainment & Activities
The main Sausalito playground, Robin Sweeny Park has sections for toddlers and older children alike. A nice grassy lawn outside the playground and basketball courts allow for other activities as well.
Robin Sweeny Park
1505 BridgewayThe main Sausalito playground, Robin Sweeny Park has sections for toddlers and older children alike. A nice grassy lawn outside the playground and basketball courts allow for other activities as well.
The library directly above in City Hall also has a great (and sound-proof) kids’ section with books, toys and other activities and is open 7 days a week.
7 locals recommend
Sausalito Public Library
420 Litho StThe library directly above in City Hall also has a great (and sound-proof) kids’ section with books, toys and other activities and is open 7 days a week.
A short walk from the garden studio, Playland is a bounce house lover’s delight.
Mt.Tam Adventure Camps LLC / Playland Sausalito Indoor Playground and Bounce House Center
A short walk from the garden studio, Playland is a bounce house lover’s delight.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is one of the best places to take kids 8 years of age and under. There is so much to discover and explore, and staff is helpful and friendly.
85 locals recommend
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds RdThe Bay Area Discovery Museum is one of the best places to take kids 8 years of age and under. There is so much to discover and explore, and staff is helpful and friendly.
Everything Else
A quirky Sausalito landmark, the Bay Model is literally a mini model of the Bay Area and all of its waterways. A great rainy day place to visit and good place to take the kids. Admission is free.
19 locals recommend
US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Visitor Center
2100 BridgewayA quirky Sausalito landmark, the Bay Model is literally a mini model of the Bay Area and all of its waterways. A great rainy day place to visit and good place to take the kids. Admission is free.
A great local hike with views of the water, the trailhead starting conveniently close by in Marin City.
Alta Trail
Alta TrailA great local hike with views of the water, the trailhead starting conveniently close by in Marin City.
Make sure to take the Sausalito ferry for great views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. A pleasant 30 minute ride that drops you off at the legendary Ferry Building in San Francisco.
29 locals recommend
Sausalito Yacht Club
100 Humboldt AveMake sure to take the Sausalito ferry for great views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. A pleasant 30 minute ride that drops you off at the legendary Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Essentials
Sausalito's main grocery store, Mollie Stone's has everything from produce to a deli to hot take away food. A quick walk from the garden studio.
44 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
100 Harbor DrSausalito's main grocery store, Mollie Stone's has everything from produce to a deli to hot take away food. A quick walk from the garden studio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small and large plates, great drinks and a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sit on the porch with a blanket and make sure to tour the grounds.
9 locals recommend
Farley Bar
602 Murray CirSmall and large plates, great drinks and a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sit on the porch with a blanket and make sure to tour the grounds.
Shopping
The legendary Heath Ceramics, full of beautiful handmade items for your home. Get a factory tour if you can.
107 locals recommend
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StThe legendary Heath Ceramics, full of beautiful handmade items for your home. Get a factory tour if you can.
Beautiful handmade jewelry from local designer Sarah Swell, as well as other unique jewelry designers and artisans.
Sarah Swell
215 Caledonia StBeautiful handmade jewelry from local designer Sarah Swell, as well as other unique jewelry designers and artisans.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking that connects to the GGNRA trails, Muir Woods and more. Get there early if going on a weekend; parking can fill up.
103 locals recommend
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadGreat hiking that connects to the GGNRA trails, Muir Woods and more. Get there early if going on a weekend; parking can fill up.