

Things to do in Sausalito
Sausalito, CA packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Sausalito by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Sausalito?
Outty ranks 16 bookable experiences in Sausalito, United States. The highest scoring is Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings at 93 out of 100, followed by 2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay, Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour, Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide. Prices start at $64 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Sausalito, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 16
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $64 per person
- Bookable today
- 16
Top tour operators in Sausalito
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Sausalito they cover.
Golden Horizon Tours
50 experiences across 2 cities
Incredible Adventures
11 experiences across 2 cities
Alegro Private Tours
8 experiences across 2 cities
Gourmet Food & Wine Tours
3 experiences across 2 cities
Sailing SF Bay
3 experiences
Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour
3 experiences
Most Popular in Sausalito
The experiences travelers book most right now.


2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Most Highly Reviewed in Sausalito
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Sausalito
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Sail San Francisco Bay on the Historic Brigantine Matthew Turner
Family Friendly in Sausalito
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Food & Drink in Sausalito
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

Sausalito Food and Wine Tour

Sunset Sail on the Tall Ship Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay

Wine and Dine on a Century Old Sausalito Yacht

Cruise San Francisco Bay on a Century Old Sausalito Yacht
Culture & History in Sausalito
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour

Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Sail San Francisco Bay on the Historic Brigantine Matthew Turner

Sausalito Food and Wine Tour
Outdoors in Sausalito
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Sail San Francisco Bay on the Historic Brigantine Matthew Turner

Sausalito Food and Wine Tour

Sunset Sail on the Tall Ship Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay
Nightlife in Sausalito
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Sunset Sail on the Tall Ship Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

Wine and Dine on a Century Old Sausalito Yacht
Highest rated in Sausalito
The top of the Outty Ranking across 16 local experiences
- 1Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings9.5h • from $18993.0
- 22hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay2h • from $14977.2
- 3Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour5h • from $9975.6
- 4Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide3.5h • from $6469.2
- 52hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay2h • from $14969.1
- 6Sail San Francisco Bay on the Historic Brigantine Matthew Turner2h • from $9965.3
- 7Sausalito Food and Wine Tour3.5h • from $25563.1
- 8Sunset Sail on the Tall Ship Matthew Turner in San Francisco Bay2.5h • from $9957.6
- 9Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco10h • from $1,02056.3
- 10Experience Create your own jewelry workshop for beginners2h • from $11053.0
- 11Historic Houseboat Tour2h • from $6552.9
- 12Classic Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour2h • from $10052.7
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Sausalito?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Sausalito with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Sausalito
- What are the best things to do in Sausalito?
- Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings is the highest ranked experience in Sausalito, scoring 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 1,677 traveler reviews. 2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay, Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour, Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide, 2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay round out the top five. Outty ranks 16 bookable experiences in Sausalito, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Sausalito cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Sausalito is $149 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $64 on Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Sausalito for today?
- Yes. 16 of the top 16 experiences we rank in Sausalito currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Sausalito good for families?
- Yes. 2 of the experiences we rank in Sausalito are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Sausalito?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Sausalito?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Sausalito, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Sausalito?
- 12 of the 16 experiences we rank in Sausalito offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Sausalito gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Sausalito so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
