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The Ferry ride to Sausalito has always been beautiful!

Fodor's Travel ranked it #5 as The World's Most Scenic Ferry Rides,

aboard Golden Gate Ferry May 2017!

" ... The Golden Gate Ferry , from Larkspur and Sausalito , is the best way to take in amazing views from the water while traveling in a smooth, comfortable ferry, complete with coffee, snacks, and a bar. " ...
Thank you for making Sausalito your Destination!

There are many ways to get here! The most popular ways are to take a Scenic Ferry Ride, Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge, or you’ve come by Tour Bus from San Francisco or the Wine Country —We are delighted to have you visit our beautiful city!

It can get confusing with so many options and we want to make your experience here memorable. You may decide to bike in but ferry out, or perhaps you’ve taken the Ferry, but want to hop on a tour bus back to San Francisco.

We have many tools for you once you’re here, so please check them out before you arrive so you well pre-pared for the adventure!
Sausalito Golden Gate Ferry: A 715-passenger Spaulding class vessel provides service on this route and can accommodate up to 200 bicycles.

There's a high volume of bicycles in Sausalito during the summer and other busy months. Customers are encouraged to read this handy Ferry-Bike Brochure for more information about taking your bike on the ferry, ticketing, bike reservations, bike parking, and bike return options.
Bicycles are welcome aboard all Golden Gate Ferry (GGF) vessels on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following exceptions apply:
1. Maximum bicycle capacities noted below can vary by vessel class and operating conditions including passenger loads.
2. Electric bikes are NOT permitted aboard Golden Gate Ferry vessels.
3. Folding bikes are permitted. They must be stowed under a seat or in another location deemed safe by onboard crew and are not allowed to be stowed using the bike racks reserved for regular, non-folding bicycles. They should be stowed in an appropriate carry-on bag.
Make a Bike Reservation

Reserve space on your ferry departure for your bike at bikesausalito.com during peak season hours. Valid on all ferries leaving Sausalito.
Download the “How To Take A Bike on the Ferry Brochure”

This invaluable brochure contains biking information on:
- Bike Reservation System (in operation during peak seasons)
- Priority Boarding System
- Ticketing Information
- Bike Parking
- Ferry Landing Location
- Visitor Information Kiosk
Make your Free Bike Reservation on our Ferries to San Francisco!

This Bicycle Reservation System serves both Sausalito ferries (i.e. the Blue & Gold Fleet Ferry to Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Ferry to Downtown, San Francisco).
- Bike reservations for the ferry can be made in advance on line, or in person when you get to Sausalito.
- You may reserve up to six (6) bicycles.
- Please be at the ferry terminal at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Reservations cannot be cancelled or changed.
- If you have a reservation and miss your ferry, you should get in the STAND BY line and you will be boarded on a space available basis.
While bike reservations are free, you must also purchase your ferry ticket separately. Purchase on-site or online at one of the ferry companies below.
Ferries

Bikes are welcome aboard all Golden Gate Ferry (GGF) vessels on a first-come, first-serve basis. All GGF high-speed catamarans can accommodate up to 15 bikes.
- Blue & Gold Fleet
  Blue & Gold Ferry Schedule
  Buy Blue & Gold Tickets Online
- Golden Gate Bridge, Hwy & Trans. Dist.
  Buy Golden Gate Ferry Tickets Online
  Golden Gate Ferry Schedule
  SF Giants Ferry Schedule
  Holiday Schedule
- Angel Island Tickets
- Angel Island Ferry Schedule
Bicycle Rental Return Service

Sausalito Bike Return is in service for the 2019 season!

Ride your bike to Sausalito and enjoy all our city has to offer, then drop your bike off for return to San Francisco while you ride the Ferry back to your destination.
- Sausalito Bike Return
Bicycle Rentals & Sales
- Sausalito Bike Rentals & Tours
  - Take the Ferry and Rent Bikes in Sausalito. One block from the ferry landing. Experience the Spectacular Beauty of the Bay Area. One way bike rentals available to SF. Check out our tours online.
- Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours - Sausalito
  - Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours is a trailbazer in the tourism community, for nearly 20 years we have been providing lifelong memories of experiences in San Francisco to our visitors. Check out our Sausalito Tours.
- Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours
  - Bike rentals and guided tours. The perfect opportunity to discover the rich history that makes the Bay Area so extraordinary. Bike & Hike: Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Muir Woods Tour Package is fun and informative and designed for all levels.
- Schiller Bikes (Water Bicycle Sales)
  - Schiller was founded on the belief that a blue planet is meant for biking. We want to give people of all athletic abilities the most exhilarating and dynamic cycling experience. Check out the bike in motion with this youtube video!
Tours & Operators
- Big Bus Tours San Francisco
  - Big Bus Tours aims to give you the most enjoyable & memorable experience in San Francisco. Our unique City Tour stops at 20 key points of interest all around the Bay area.
- Gray Line of San Francisco
  - Gray Line of San Francisco offers many tours throughout California with daily sightseeing tours departing from San Francisco. Muir Woods, Sausalito, Monterey, Yosemite, & Napa/Sonoma.
Public Bus System

Riding your bike to Golden Gate Transit (GGT) is a fun and healthy way to commute. GGT buses that are 40-feet long or less are equipped with exterior bike racks at the front of the bus. Luggage bay bike racks are installed on all 45-foot long MCI buses.
- Golden Gate Bridge, Hwy & Trans. Dist.
Bus Schedule

Bike Bus Brochure

What visitors are saying
"When in San Francisco definitely take the Sausalito ferry! Not only because Sausalito is such a cute little town where you can go visit Muir Woods from, but also because the view from the ferry is amazing! The Bay Bridge, San Fran's skyline and not to forget to Golden Gate Bridge!"

- Sharon Teeuwen @sharonteeuwen