Historic Sausalito Houseboat Walking Tour

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Summary

Make your own way to the meeting point in Sausalito to meet your guide for your walking tour. Gain insight into how the houseboat community became a haven for artists, eccentrics, and bohemians as you stroll through the old wooden shipyards and floating docks that line Richardson Bay. Your guide is a local writer and artist with firsthand knowledge of the lively community that developed among the houseboat residents. See the oldest surviving wooden hull ferryboat on the west coast, then move from dock to dock as you hear how WWII briefly transformed the Bay Area into the busiest shipbuilding region in the world. Understand the vibrant alternative culture of the houseboat dwellers that arrived after the war, which contrasted with the increasingly affluent communities of the nearby hills. Wrap up the tour with a visit to the historic Marinship company, which once launched WWII Liberty Ships, and currently builds and restores houseboats, yachts and ferries.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Visit Sausalito’s famed houseboats and learn the storied history of one of the bay’s most iconic landmarks on this 2 hour walking tour.  Hear stories of the bohemian writers and influential artist who defined an era, Like Southern transplant Otis Redding, who spent his short time here recording the song “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” just days before his fatal plane crash.  Learn how the dozens of seemingly unconnected threads of history combine to create a rich tapestry of people, personalities, and art forms known as Sausalito from a local artist and author. Free parking Minimum of 6 people required. Note: If you have fewer than 6 people in your party, please call the day before to check on availability.

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What’s included?

  • Snacks and limited refreshments

  • Local guide

  • Free Parking

  • Transportation back to your car after the tour

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour

About operator:

STROLL THE DOCKS OF THE BAY
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Three Hour Walking Tour in Sausalito includes House boat Communities**Wooden Boats & Historic Vessels**WWII Liberty Ship yards**Art Studios**Wooden Boat Center**Tea & Cookies at the Boat Lettering shack
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Enjoy a delightful afternoon of strolling and storytelling, dancing, reciting and philosophizing with Sausalito artist and author of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book, Victoria Colella.
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