2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
11:30 AM
Approximately 75-90 minutes
Meet at the Sausalito Historical Society Ice House Museum
780 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Experience the rich tapestry of Sausalito's history on a docent-led walking tour that delves into its intriguing past beyond its current reputation as an artist colony and tourist destination. Discover its origins as a center for maritime activities and shipbuilding as well as a critical freight, passenger and auto ferry transportation hub. Hear about where Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey and others recorded best-selling albums. Learn how Sausalito evolved into a diverse bohemian counterculture community of artists, writers and musicians, and became home to gamblers, smugglers, and a famous San Francisco madam elected as Sausalito’s first female mayor.
Effective in August 2024, docent-led tours are scheduled every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, starting at 11:30 AM. The tour meets at the Sausalito Historical Society’s Ice House Museum, at Bridgeway and Bay Street, conveniently located near the ferry landing.
To ensure an intimate experience, tours are limited to 10 guests and require advance ticket purchase. Tickets are $10.
Participants should anticipate walking/standing outdoors approximately one mile. Dress for temperatures from 60-75°F. Plan for 90-minute parking. Tour is limited to 10 guests. The tour is wheelchair accessible.
