Sausalito | Sunrises

Sunrises in Sausalito are spectacular. I captured this moment from the dock of my marina one morning as I was taking my dogs for a walk. Visions like this were a frequent occurrence. Was always a joy to open the hatch to see what Mother Nature had conjured up for me each day.

I absolutely adore how Pelican Harbour Marina looks in this photograph. Sausalito is full of marinas. Here are some of the official marinas and how many slips are found in each one of them: Blue Water Yacht Harbor, 74-slip marina; Clipper Yacht Harbor: the largest harbor in Sausalito with 700-slip marina; Pelican Harbour, 90-slip marina; Richardson Bay, 220-slip marina; Sausalito Shipyard, 100-slip marina; and, Schoonmaker Point, 161-slip marina. There are also several government and private locations to dock as well.

As the waters of Richardson Bay are fiercely protected, each marina must adhere to the 10% Liveaboard Rule. For example, Pelican Harbour has 90-slips. Only 9-slips are allocated a liveaboard status. There are a few marinas that are exceptions to this rule. For instance, Sausalito Shipyard is technically classified as a shipyard and not a marina. It is a former WWII Shipyard that produced Liberty Ships and other vessels for the war effort. For this reason, they have 100% liveaboard status. There are liveaboard communities such as Galilee Harbor and Gates 5 that caters to houseboats, barges, ferry and converted yachts.

Should you ever find yourself in Sausalito, I highly recommend a leisurely walk at sunrise. It is a guaranteed way to start your day right. Moreover, all of these waterfront communities are located within a one-mile of each other. You will be enchanted by the beauty and vibrancy of the area.