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Sausalito, CA

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Bay Area town wraps coastal amenities in bohemian spirit

Coastal Artistic Charming Walkable Commuter

On a clear day, you can see the San Francisco skyline from the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito. It may be a small town, but Sausalito isn’t short on things to do and see.

Art is everywhere in Sausalito, which houses many art galleries and studios as well as the largest outdoor art festival in the United States, the Sausalito Art Festival. Sign up for the Sausalito Floating Homes Tour to see some of the finest houseboats in town. Bike the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco and ride the ferry back. Take the kids to the Bay Area Discovery Museum and the Marine Mammal Center for educational fun. Get in touch with nature at nearby Angel Island State Park or Muir Woods.

Traveling to and from Sausalito is easy with access to automobile and bike traffic hotspots, a daily ferry service, and San Francisco International Airport.

Explore the City

The bridge trail leads to the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse

Sausalito is home to Cavallo Point, a resort located on the former Fort Baker military base

Vina Del Mar Park’s fountain, originally designed by William Baker Faville in 1915, was restored in 1977

Sausalito is home to three houseboat communities, totaling more than 400 houseboats

Houses in the Sausalito hills

Point Bonita Lighthouse is a historic landmark, built in 1855

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Sausalito, CA is $1,997 for a studio, $2,681 for one bedroom, $3,540 for two bedrooms, and $5,129 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sausalito has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,681/month
609 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

Public

Grades K-8

318 Students

6
out of 10

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

Public

Grades K-8

318 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bay Model Visitor Center
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • Richardson Bay Audubon Center
  • Old Saint Hilary's Open Space Preserve

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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