How to Visit 索萨利托 By Ferry

By 卡罗高

Charming 索萨利托 is a great place to spend a day, 和 can be easily reached on a beautiful ferry ride from San Francisco.

Between year-round temperate weather, Michelin star-winning 餐厅, 和 a vibrant arts community, there's no shortage of reasons to visit San Francisco. But did you know that one of the best ways to see San Francisco is from the other side of the bay?

索萨利托, a small town that offers a break from the hustle 和 bustle of San Francisco along with gorgeous, jaw-dropping views, is only a ferry ride away.

Here's how you can cruise the bay 和 make the most of your visit.

What's Special About 索萨利托?

Just four miles (6.4 km) from San Francisco lies the charming town of 索萨利托, offering gorgeous views of San Francisco Bay 和 a friendly community in which to indulge yourself. The waterfront town, nestled in the steep Marin Headl和s, is home to fabulous 餐厅, 包括 Scoma's of 索萨利托和 Salito's Crab House & 总理肋骨, serving a range of cuisines focused on fresh sea食物. The town hosts the popular 索萨利托 Art Festival, which attracts more than 50,000 people every year over the Labor Day weekend, 和 a small colony of houseboats that are occasionally open for tours. There are family-friendly activities in town, too, like the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Visit 索萨利托 by Ferry

One of the best ways to travel to 索萨利托 is to take the ferry. There are two options available, both of which run throughout the day at regular intervals.

蓝色的 & 黄金舰队

This ferry service runs from Pier 41 in San Francisco, which is close to the iconic PIER 39. The ferry schedule differs by season 和 on weekends 和 holidays. There is no ferry service on Christmas Day 和 New Year's Day. 检查网站 for special seasonal cruises on major holidays.

The ferry drops you at 索萨利托's Gabrielson Park terminal, which is in the heart of downtown 索萨利托. This area is full of 餐厅和 art galleries. It can become crowded during the summer season, but there's no bad time to visit this charming waterfront town.

The ferry ride will take about 30 minutes from San Francisco. You can book your 票提前 online. You can also buy 票 at the 蓝色的 & 黄金舰队 Box Office at PIER 39 or on the 蓝色的 & 黄金舰队 app. A one-way fare is $14.25 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, 和 $8.50 for children (ages 5-11). The ferry is free for children below 5 years of age.

Golden Gate Ferry

Golden Gate Ferry runs from The Ferry Building in San Francisco, which is located on the Embarcadero. Like the 蓝色的 & 黄金舰队, ferry schedules for Golden Gate Ferry differ by season 和 on weekends 和 holidays.

Golden Gate Ferry's drop-off is also at 索萨利托's Gabrielson Park terminal at Humboldt 和 Anchor streets.

The average travel time from San Francisco to 索萨利托 aboard the Golden Gate Ferry is about 30 minutes.

You can buy 票 from vending machines located at Golden Gate Ferry terminals. You can also buy 票提前, with a maximum validity of 90 minutes, or using the Clipper app (one Clipper card per person). A one-way ferry fare aboard the Golden Gate fleet is $14 for adults, $7.50 for Adult Clipper, $7 for seniors, 和 $7 for youth (ages 5-18). The ferry is free for children ages 4 和 under.

Five Important Ferry Tips

You can bring your bike.

It's a popular activity to ride your bike 在整个 Golden Gate Bridge 和 take the ferry back to San Francisco. 然而, if you are biking 和 using the ferry during the summer, it is advisable to show up at the terminal well before departure time. Bike lines can get very long 和 capacity is limited. You can reserve a place for your bike online.

Carry something warm.

The best way to experience the ferry ride is to be on the decks, especially if you are traveling during later hours. The views of San Francisco are breathtaking. 然而, it can get quite windy 和 chilly aboard the ferry, even during the summers. Bring an extra layer of clothing to keep yourself warm.

Arrive 30 minutes before departure time.

The time of departure listed on the schedule is the time the ferry leaves the dock. They are always prompt! We suggest being at the terminal at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

You can walk between the two San Francisco terminals.

Pier 41 和 The Ferry Building are not too far apart, a distance of 1.4英里. If you are not in a hurry 和 you missed a ferry at one of the terminals, you can take a leisurely walk to the other. If you are too tired to walk, the two terminals are also serviced by 市政有轨电车.

There is no late night service.

Don't count on taking the ferry after a late meal. Ferry service between 索萨利托和 San Francisco typically ends by 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 然而, if you find you have missed the last launch, you can always travel between the two locations with ride shares like Uber 和 Lyft. (If your plans change during the daytime hours, you can also travel back 和 forth with 大巴士.)

Other Destinations to Explore by Ferry

There are other great places to explore around San Francisco via ferry, such as the charming railroad town of Tiburon, with its antique shops; the wildlife reserve of 天使岛; 和 our neighbors in the 东湾、奥克兰.

卡罗高

Carol is a digital marketer creating media-rich content for global audiences covering travel, San Francisco 和 the Bay Area, 食物 & drink, outdoor experiences, 和 cross-cultural storytelling. Her work is found in the San Mateo Daily Journal 和 The Skyline View (Skyline College). Before travel writing, her professional background included working internationally in business, 非营利组织, 和 government. She lives in San Francisco with her family 和 regularly explores the parks in her city, especially untamed McLaren Park.