Moving to Sausalito, CA

About Sausalito

Sausalito is a picturesque Marin County waterfront city of about 7,000 across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, famous for its houseboat communities, yacht harbors, art galleries, and postcard views of the city skyline. A former shipbuilding town turned artist enclave and tourist destination.

Home prices in Sausalito

The median listing price in Sausalito is $1,248,888.

Top places in Sausalito

• The Sausalito waterfront and yacht harbors (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Bridgeway Promenade — bayside walkway with city views.
• The houseboat communities of Waldo Point Harbor.
• Bay Model Visitor Center — the Army Corps' giant bay model.
• Downtown art galleries and the Sausalito Art Festival (Labor Day weekend).
• Fort Baker and Cavallo Point (Golden Gate National Recreation Area).

Commuting from Sausalito

• Golden Gate Ferry from Sausalito Ferry Landing to the Ferry Building — roughly 30 minutes (per Golden Gate Ferry schedules).
• Golden Gate Transit buses — roughly 40–55 minutes.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101 and the Golden Gate Bridge: ~25–45 minutes (toll and traffic dependent).

Schools in Sausalito

Public schools: Sausalito Marin City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Sausalito FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Sausalito, CA?
  The median listing price in Sausalito is $1,248,888. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Sausalito, CA?
  Golden Gate Ferry from Sausalito Ferry Landing to the Ferry Building — roughly 30 minutes (per Golden Gate Ferry schedules).
• Which school district serves Sausalito, CA?
  Sausalito is served by Sausalito Marin City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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