Sharon McDonnell
- I paid $8 to take a ferry to Sausalito, California, a cute town with a Mediterranean vibe.
- The ferry offered great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline.
- I loved taking the Golden Gate Ferry and plan to continue traveling to the town .
Though I love living in San Francisco, I sometimes crave a more exciting experience within the Bay Area. Lately, when I’ve needed a change of pace, I take a half-hour ferry ride to Sausalito, a town about 9 miles from San Francisco .
This adorable seaside area, named one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the world by Travel and Leisure, has a cute Mediterranean vibe and is packed with restaurants and shops . It’s known for its art galleries, museums, and houseboat community.
Though I could drive to the town, I’ve always preferred to ride the Golden Gate Ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito. Here’s what the $8 trip is like.
I arrived at the San Francisco Ferry Building and headed to the docks.