Sausalito:

Sausalito, named by a Spanish explorer for the little willows, or saucelitos, growing along its shores, always has been a vibrant area. In the 1800s, the area was known as Whaler's Harbor, and sailors and whalers flocked to the port for its safe harbor, saloons, bordellos and gaming houses. After its incorporation in 1893, the town became a major ferry and railway center, and then a shipyard during World War II. Through the 1960s, Sausalito carved an enduring reputation as the bohemian haunt of artists, writers, actors, poets, and others who spent their time on waterfront houseboats. Today, Sausalito is a favorite tourist destination, for its art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques lining Bridgeway, and for the beautiful and in some cases, funky homes that line the hills facing the bay as well as the harbor.

What to See
Sausalito is a veritable play land, with parks and playgrounds, private docks, trails and state recreation facilities all within a short distance from downtown. The city is a popular place for tourists, and downtown along the Sausalito Waterfront boasts a wealth of small boutiques, souvenir shops, ice cream stands and eateries. The Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Headlands, Muir Woods and Mt. Tam, all are easy to hit after taking in everything that Sausalito has to offer.

Sausalito Web Site: www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/

Demographics:
Population (2000) 7,330
Average household income (2000) $99,900
Median home price (December 2007) $1,450,000

Services
Building Inspections and Permits	289-4100	420 Litho Street
Chamber of Commerce	331-7262
City Clerk/Manager		420 Litho Street
Community Development	289-4100	420 Litho Street
Fire Department	289-4100 Ext.153	333 Johnson Street
Library	289-4100 Ext.121	420 Litho Street
Police Department	289-4170	29 Calendonia
Post Office	800-275-8777	150 Harbor Drive
Public Works	289-4100	420 Litho Street
Recreation Department	289-4100 Ext.152	420 Litho Street
Recycling Committee	332-4956
Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric	800-743-5000
Marin Municipal Water District	897-4133	220 Nellen Avenue
Bay Cities Refuse	332-3646
Schools
Bayside/M.L.K. (K-8)	332-1024	630 Nevada Street
North Bay School (K-8)	332-3573	Marin City
Tamalpais High School	388-3292	700 Miller Avenue
All Marin County Schools
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