All I can say about the rest of what they offer here is that it's an eclectic mix that ranges from the wonderful to the bizarre. Another great spot to score a lunch and then go sit on the edge of the Bay and enjoy.
• Angelino's, 621 Bridgeway - Two doors past Venice Gourmet Deli. As you walk this way you'll see the view across the Bay to San Francisco open up in a stunning panorama. Angelino's is another excellent Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and authentic flavors. The tables by the front windows have great views - as long as the Fed Ex guy doesn't park his truck in front!
• Scoma's Sausalito, 588 Bridgeway - On a pier above the Bay, visible to the left of the ferry as it pulls into the pier at Sausalito. If you've been to the Scoma's in Fisherman's Wharf, I'd pick a different place here for the sake of variety. This is fine seafood at premium prices. The building was used by a ferry company back in the 19th century, and is a Victorian gingerbread architectural treat.
• Horizons, 558 Bridgeway - Next to Scoma's. Occupying this space that used to house the legendary Trident Restaurant (a center of San Francisco Rock culture during the 60's and 70's), Horizons has a fabulous deck in back that is suspended over the Bay. You’ll find great views of San Francisco, and the best "outdoor seating with a million-dollar-view" in town. They have American food with salads, sandwiches, and a variety of entrees.
That's it: Two ferries, one book, and eight places to eat. Use the comments box below to let us know how your day in Sausalito went. We'll see you on the ferry!
Article comments
1 - Anna
And if you are up for a little walk, hang out with the locals on Caledonia Street, home of Sushi Ran and other eating and browsing places. Just keep heading north on Bridgeway, and take a one block jag west near Taste of Rome.
2 - Kare Anderson
Plus discover more about he people, places and happenings in our quirky town by visiting Sausalito Loves You.
3 - bliffle
Back in the 60s and 70s my buddies and I would ride our bicycles up the old county road from Palo Alto, Mission street, Powell, through SF, Up Filbert Street (steepest street in SF according to the City Engineer), across the bridge, onto hiway 1 to Stinson beach, back over the brow of Tam and into Sausalito to take the ferry back to the SF Ferry building, and thence back home. Pretty satisfying day. Nice thing about the ferry: you don't have to watch your bicycle closely: where's a thief going to go?
Well, I still like to drive up to SF once in awhile and take the big cat across the bay. The "Dolphin" comes to mind. You've gotta ride up front on the bow in the wind. I wear a windproof jacket, silk scarf, watch cap and leather gloves, for comfort. Anything less will freeze your arse off. When that big cat gets up on it's hulls you're in for 45 minutes of pure sailing thrill as you blast into the wind like an ancient viking sailing off to adventure. You've gotta ride the bow because in the stern you get a snoot full of diesel fumes.
4 - ComeToSausalito
Biffle, somewhere over the years we probably have walked/ridden right past each other in Sausalito!
I'm terrible remembering the names of the ferries -- was the Dolphin one of the Blue & Gold boats? Golden Gate has moved the catamarans around on different routes as well.
Your advice on how to enjoy the great feeling of being on the bow is dead accurate. The other day on a 4:00 sailing on a catamaran to the Wharf, even with the weather nice, I had a hat and a nice jacket and had forgotten to bring gloves. I lasted about 5 minutes before it just got too cold.
Thanks for coming by and posting this comment.
5 - Kery
A hidden gem on the other side of the golden gate bridge is marin headlands. Great views of the city, water, and bridge.