Top Sausalito Outdoor Activities

An interactive adventure, this tour is time-efficient and takes you on a sailing adventure on the San Francisco Bay. Hop aboard a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, and marvel at Alcatraz and Angel Islands up close. Take the helm for a hands-on sailing experience and capture scenic views, encounter local wildlife, and create memories.

Head out onto the San Francisco Bay for an approximately 2-hour sail, where you watch a beautiful sunset with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. This is an intimate group with a maximum of six, so you have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the views. Sip on bottled water, soda, and enjoy chips while you sail. The tour is offered in English and Spanish to accommodate more guests.

See one of Northern California's top natural sights—towering redwood trees—during this tour from Sausalito. With a guide, you'll take a walk through the redwood groves of Mill Valley, a town in Marin County, located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. Admire the scenery of the ancient trees surrounded by a creek and ferns during the walk and enjoy a stroll through downtown Mill Valley, too.

Drive down the Pacific Coastal Highway on one of the most memorable and scenic routes from San Francisco. Big Sur, Monterey, and Carmel-by-the-Sea await to be explored with your personal guide. Get postcard-perfect snaps of the breathtaking coastline, search for marine life in Monterey Bay, and learn about the peninsula’s history. This private day trip offers a customizable itinerary, allowing you to travel at your own pace.

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito boasts a handful of famous restaurants with spectacular water views. Experience the culinary charm of Sausalito on this food-and-wine walking tour, where an in-the-know guide takes you through the downtown village of this popular destination. Visit up to four vibrant and renowned restaurants, tasting delicious bites with dashes of local history. This small-group food tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring personalized attention.

This is a "Private Charter" Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay for up to 6 guests, with a USCG licensed captain and crew where you'll sail past the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Angel Islands and across the San Francisco waterfront. This experience is "interactive" which means we want you to get the full experience of sailing so you'll have an opportunity to take the helm and steer your course. It's all part of an unforgettable sailing experience you wont get anywhere else.. You will see and be able to photograph beautiful scenery and may also experience a close encounter with some of the local wildlife that calls the bay home. Sailing SF Bay Experiences are aimed at creating lifelong memories for you while showcasing the beauty and diversity of our area.

This 3-cabin yacht exudes timeless elegance. It is docked in Sausalito, a fun bayside village 10 mins north of the Golden Gate, though we can arrange other locations on request. Contact us to plan a unique excursion on one of the region’s most beautiful historic yachts—birthdays, dinner parties, wedding proposals, wildlife observation, and more. Let us know what you have in mind and we’ll do our best to make your dreams come true. IMPORTANT: please inquire about availability before booking. You are also welcome to enjoy the yacht at the dock in Sausalito, before or after your cruise, or without a cruise. It’s a unique gathering space and we are happy to facilitate food, beverages, and anything else you can dream up. We cruise year round. Weather on the Bay is often beautiful in the middle of winter, but one of the cabins enclosed with glass to keep the wind off. Maximum occupancy for cruises is six passengers. The price shown here is for a 2 hour cruise with a licensed captain.

See San Francisco Bay from a fresh perspective on this private sailing adventure. Setting out from Sausalito, get a taste for life on a sailboat, and hear tales of tropical destinations, surviving storms, and surfing uncrowded waves. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, view the Marin Headlands, soak in the San Francisco skyline, and even get a unique view of Alcatraz. As your captain navigates the waters, all you need to do is sit back and relax.