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Sausalito Houseboats

Sausalito Houseboats

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Sausalito Houseboats

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Location: Sausalito, Marin County, California, United States

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1. Sausalito Houseboats loop via Sausalito - Mill Valley Path — Sausalito

20.9km

01:21

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Golden Gate Vista Point – Sausalito — Mill Valley Path loop from Van Ness

46.4km

02:57

490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Golden Gate Bridge – Coastal Trail loop from 24th Street Mission

80.8km

05:05

850m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sue

October 30, 2023

The Sausalito houseboat community is full of architectural gems and repurposed old working boats, and each is wonderfully unique. Bikes are not allowed on the dock, so you must park your bike to get a closer look; however, remember to be respectful when visiting, as these are residential homes, and you are close to someone's living space.

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June 16, 2016

The Sausalito houseboat community consists of more than 400 houseboats of various shapes, sizes, and values, along the north end of town, approximately two miles from downtown.
The roots of the Houseboat Community lie in the re-use of abandoned boats and material after the de-commissioning of the Marinship shipyards at the end of World War II. Many anchor-outs came to the area, which created problems with sanitation and other issues. After a series of tense confrontations in the 1970s and 1980s additional regulations were applied to the area and the great majority of boats were relocated to approved docks. Several are architect-designed pieces that have been featured in major magazines. The Gates Co-op Houseboat Community remains to this day, although recent action has required them to fit city-standards of sanitation and building codes. There is a new dock, approved by the city, being built, where all residents will have to relocate to avoid legal action.
The humming toadfish makes mating noises underwater, keeping some residents awake at night and inspiring the Humming Toadfish Festival.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sausalito,_California#Houseboats

Sausalito is a San Francisco Bay Area city in Marin County, California, 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of San Rafael, with a population of 7,061 in 2010. Situated near the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, prior to the building of that bridge the town served as a terminus for rail, car, and ferry traffic. Developed rapidly as a shipbuilding center in World War II, the city's industrial character gave way in postwar years to a reputation as a wealthy and artistic enclave, a picturesque residential community (incorporating large numbers of houseboats), and a tourist destination. It is adjacent to, and largely bounded by, the protected spaces of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Sir.Jarvis

August 19, 2018

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Location: Sausalito, Marin County, California, United States

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Sausalito House Boats

Sausalito Houseboats

1. Sausalito Houseboats loop via Sausalito - Mill Valley Path — Sausalito

2. Golden Gate Vista Point – Sausalito — Mill Valley Path loop from Van Ness

3. Golden Gate Bridge – Coastal Trail loop from 24th Street Mission

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