This monument is a tribute to Daniel O'Connell, a poet and Sausalito resident who worked for the SF…read moreChronicle in the late 19th century. The stone bench and mosaic tile on the ground are restored and beautiful, and appear to be in pristine condition as of April 2024. The lovely poem engraved onto the memorial was written by O'Connell several months before his death in 1899. With lovely plants and shrubs, creating a garden-like environment, it's a nice little historical piece hidden among the neighborhood homes at the cross of Atwood, Bulkley, and Harrison Ave.

A very cute spot to end the day in Sausalito!…read more Sausalito is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Bay. Aurora is a restaurant where you can do exactly that! Their floor to ceiling windows allow a comforting view of the local hilly residential area. The food itself was reasonably priced and delicious! It all came out so quickly as well. Our waiter was wonderful and ensured our water glasses were never empty. I loved the prosciutto pizza; it felt light and savory and served the two of us very well. The salad was also refreshing, and the arugula and beets paired nicely together. I recommend this place if you want to try something off the main road!

Came here for brunch with my friend and ended up having a really great time. I was a little nervous…read moreat first because it was pretty quiet when we walked in, but the service was super friendly and fast, which immediately put us at ease. I ordered a mushroom pizza and my friend got the avocado toast with a few sides; everything was really nice and well done. Parking was a little tight, but overall this was a solid spot and I'd definitely come back.

4th of July was my kiddo's birthday so we were looking for things to do as well as celebrate…read moreIndependence Day. My husband found this place and we decided to make reservations for the tour. Once the tour got started we listened to how many different types of seals the center accommodated with rescues that were elephant seals, harbor seals, California sea lions and on occasion otters. We had a chance to see some of the patients from an elevated platform. The volunteers also made the animals' food, ran the gift shop and of course were our tour guides. Because the place thrives largely on donations, we bought plenty from the gift shop including stuffed seals, whales, magnets, snow globes, and stickers. Fun free place to bring the kiddos, not to mention the beautiful views you see in and out of the way.

We had an amazing experience at The Marine Mammal Center! We reserved our free, timed-entry tickets…read moreonline for a Sunday at 1 PM, and the staff was incredibly flexible and welcoming when we arrived. This place is a phenomenal animal hospital and education center, and it's clear the volunteer staff cares just as much about the visitors as they do about the animals. They provide a laminated map so you can explore at your own pace, but we highly recommend paying for the guided tour. Our tour took us past the large Elephant Seal statue and a view inside the treatment labs and fish kitchen. From the second-level observation deck, we watched the staff care for patients in their pens--they can hold and treat hundreds of seals, sea lions, and endangered species at a time. We loved reading the success stories of animals they've rescued and released, like Lincoln, through the before-and-after flip boards. We left with a whole new appreciation for the incredible work they do here. Please visit, learn, and support this fantastic organization!

Have to agree with Corey C. here, the view here is RIDICULOUS. I stood there with my mouth agape…read morefor a good five minutes. There were several other people doing the same. The golden hour was upon us, and the city was bathed in beautiful light, while a big tanker was cruised by next to several beautiful sailboats. Pretty much everything was closed by the time we were wandering around, and there seem to be far fewer shops here than what Corey mentions - mostly real estate offices now. That's okay, because it saves my pocketbook and still gives me a cute area to stroll through.

Ark Row is a block of quaint shops located in downtown Tiburon. My favorite thing to do here is to…read morecome at night, when everything is closed, with a hot drink and check out the window displays. If you keep walking past the shops and turn left along the water, you will be rewarded with an AMAZING view of the bay which, on a clear night, has the moon reflected in the water, framed by the city lights of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.

This was an interesting find in Tiburon, it looked like a small castle…read more A short walk up a small hill from the downtown area, Lyford's Stone Tower sits right on the coast with a direct view of Angel Island. Inside the Tower, there is a plaque explaining it's history, which is actually quite interesting. In front of the Tower, there are some benches if you want to enjoy the scenery for a bit , which is what we did while we were here.

Well worth a visit! A 10 minute walk from Main Street and the plaque shares its fascinating…read morehistory. Check it out when you are in the area!

Great spot for live jazz during dinner time, probably the best part about this place…read more Just a couple of miles away from the old town in the area. I recommend making a reservation as a place is uncomfortably squished. Tables are lined up practically to the door. - Carbonara - 5/5 - Porcini - 5/5 I didn't ask but based off of the noodle texture, I almost think the noodles are homemade? Perfectly al dente. You have to look for street parking in the area, I would suggest coming just a tad bit early as there are several restaurants in the area and they all seem to get pretty packed

Amazing and divine ! My daughter and I came for dinner and it was perfect !!…read more Ambiance is super and service is impeccable! They have great wines and a broad menu . Love it so much and can't wait to be back .

We had a wonderful lunch here during our first visit to Sausalito. The food was outstanding, the…read morewaterfront views were beautiful, and being able to sit outside with our dog was a huge plus for us. This is definitely on the more expensive side, but for a special lunch or a first-time visit, we felt it was worth it. The quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the location made for a memorable experience. The only service issue we experienced was at the beginning of our meal. It took approximately 15-20 minutes before we received water, and guest ( they knew pretty well ) arrived after us appeared to be served immediately by 3 different servants with water and wine. We felt a bit overlooked and unwelcomed during that time. However, I do want to give credit to our waiter, who recognized the delay and apologized, which we appreciated. One additional surprise was being charged $2 for hot water with lemon. As someone who does not drink iced water, I often order hot water with lemon and have never been charged for it before. On a lunch bill approaching $150, that charge felt unnecessary and a little unwelcoming. It certainly wasn't about the $2 itself, but rather the principle of it. That said, the food and overall experience were excellent. I would not take any stars away because this place is truly a gem with delicious food, gorgeous views, and a welcoming outdoor dining area for guests with dogs. Highly recommended, especially for visitors looking for a memorable waterfront dining experience in Sausalito.

This restaurant is located on the pier of Sausalito with a beautiful view. The restaurant is small…read morebut offers a lot of character. We waited for an outdoor table for about 30 minutes. Service was very good. The wait staff was very attentive and gave advice when asked. I had a glass of white wine, 2024 pieropan soave, which was crisp and paired very well with the items we ordered. My bf got a local pilsner, which was refreshing. We ordered crab cakes and a bowl of clam chowder for starters. Both were very delicious! The vinaigrette dressing on the salad paired nicely with the crab cakes. The chowder had the perfect consistency. For mains we had the red snapper and the Mediterranean branzino. While both were tasty, I think they could've done a better job flavoring the fish itself. With the toppings on my Mediterranean branzino it made the dish but without the sauce and slaw on top the fish itself was a little bland. Same with the snapper. The fish had a delicious crispy skin and sat on a bed of vegetables and clams in a sauce. The fish itself was a little bland but together it worked. I think I would've liked to experience stronger flavors. Having said that, I can appreciate the dishes for what they were. For dessert the waiter recommended the tres leches as his personal favorite which is what we got. It was delicious! And while it was sweet it was not overly sweet. Overall I enjoyed this place, I'd come back for more.

I'm not one to eat pizza crusts. In fact when I'm eating pizza I shamelessly leave a pile of crusts…read moreon my plate. Sandrino was the exception. Not sure if it's their oven or their crust ingredients but this crust-dodging Yelper finished every crumb. Sandrino had lots of seating outdoors which is perfect for mild Sausalito weather. I ordered the Stracciatella San Daniele ($27) which was a tomato-based pizza that had stracciatella (inside of burrata), aged prosciutto crudo and topped with Arugula. In my excitement of taking a photo, I knocked the pizza over. It was akin to dropping your ice cream on the sidewalk. I was so irritated and sad! The kind servers picked it up and made another one at no charge. Totally recommend this spot! And I'll be back!

A chill family vibe, the inside of this restaurant is adorned with pictures of family and friends…read moremaking you feel like you're in their home. It's a short walk from the main street in Sausalito and has a distinctly local feel to it. The service was prompt and friendly. They do add a 10% service charge to the tab for the wellness of their employees. They have a brick oven and serve thin crust pizzas. We got the pizza with cooked ham and truffles and absolutely enjoyed it. We ended our meal with some delectable home made tiramisu which would make me drive back here just for it!

This is a really fun and unique oral history project. Lift the reciever and dial for a story! It's…read moredefinitely a do-not-miss on Bridgeway.

I love cool stuff. Here is a very cool idea brought to life. I ended up spending an hour on this…read morehistory entertainment as my family found more of Sausalito's charm, history and entertainment elsewhere. I was so charmed by 415 Bridgeway Pay Phone Project, I did some research. According to Larry Clinton, Sausalito Historical Society (Thank you Larry!), "When Alfredo and Tera Ancona opened their second Sausalito restaurant, Cibo, at 1201 Bridgeway, they noticed a decommissioned phone booth out front by the sidewalk. Tera decided to repurpose the old payphone to "present our great community in a unique way."  Her dream was to offer a quarterly audio magazine with short talks by or about Sausalito locals, which people could hear over the phone. For help, she turned to friends Philip and Tonya Wood at San Francisco-based Sound Made Public, a creative agency focusing on audio experiences, large and small, that change the way we hear the world.  They arranged to have a receiver installed in the old phone, so it could play back recorded messages. Today, passersby can step up to the booth, check out a menu of current messages, and select one or more using the touchtone keypad. Carie Meier and Kourosh Ghadishah of the Caledonia St. firm LondonMeier created the visuals behind the payphone. The selection of recordings is eclectic, ranging from an old timer recalling Sausalito during the Summer of Love to a poem by Naiomi Shihab Nye performed by voice over professional Joe Paulino.  A fellow named Jeremey describes living aboard a 26-foot sailboat for 18 years.  A segment called "Salty & Sound" presents a one-minute immersive audio postcard of Sausalito sounds. There's a 4-minute biography of Sally Stanford, the ex-Madam who became mayor of Sausalito. The group El Cajon performs the song "Captain" from their album "Meteor."  Various locals share what they like most about Sausalito.  And there's a search and find game with various riddles which must be solved to uncover a surprise. Tera even gets into the act herself, offering her recipe for the perfect pie shell. The plan is to change the menu quarterly, so repeat visits are recommended.  And the best part? There's never a busy signal."

Three of us had lunch at Poggio Trattoria on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon. We were seated…read moreoutdoors and the people watching was great! As usual, we ordered a salad, a pizza, and a pasta to share family style. For the salad, we had the pesca with the fresh peaches and goat cheese; I think this was my favorite item. We had the pizza with the figs and the tagliatelle as our other two dishes. Both the pizza and pasta were good, but neither stood out as "must reorder" items. For the cost, the portions were not huge, so it as a very light lunch. No matter, there were plenty of ice cream shops nearby for a dessert topper! It was nice that they gave us carbonated water for the table at no extra charge; most restaurants only offer still water. Service was a bit slow, but we were in no hurry, so it was fine. Food and service were good enough that I would return the next time I'm in Sausalito.

The perfect ending to an unforgettable day!…read more After an incredible bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, we were absolutely starving and decided to stop at Poggio Trattoria. It turned out to be one of the best dining experiences of our entire Fourth of July weekend! A special thank you to Maria at the front, who welcomed us with such kindness and found us a wonderful table on the beautiful outdoor patio. It was the perfect place to relax after our ride and soak in the lively Sausalito atmosphere. Our server, Christie, was exceptional. My husband has celiac disease, and I have multiple food allergies and sensitivities, so dining out can often be stressful. Christie listened carefully, answered all of our questions, and made us feel completely comfortable. Her knowledge, patience, and attention to detail allowed us to simply relax and enjoy our meal. The food was outstanding! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It is such a gift to find a restaurant where delicious food and excellent allergy awareness go hand in hand. The patio atmosphere was everything you hope for in Sausalito...beautiful weather, people enjoying the holiday weekend, and the perfect setting to celebrate after an unforgettable ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Great food, outstanding service, and genuine hospitality made this one of our favorite meals of the trip. A heartfelt thank you to Maria, Christie, and the entire team at Poggio Trattoria. We can't wait to return the next time we're in Sausalito!