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If you want to enjoy Bay Area charm, but to avoid in the transportation of San Francisco, there is only a place in the bay, is ideal.

See you later, the concept of “community Bedroom” in the dictionary, and it must be a picture of Sausalito, the small mountain Bayside that, basically, is a small slice waterfront abundant hugs slopes, the apartments with spectacular views. Returning back before the turn of the century, San Franciscans discovered that Sausalito – postcard with his eyes on the city and nearby Tiburon – was the ideal place for away from the city But never lose sight of the city.

Of course, the shuttle until 1937 and Sausalito was not quite as comfortable. Ferry available, but the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, which, finally, Sausalito easily accessible. Today, that traffic on the Golden Gate in both directions – from people in town, but tourists and San Franciscans in Sausalito, is also to enjoy a lazy day of navigation in the city colorful shops.

This city of nearly 7500 inhabitants is higher sources with any day, there is decent weather – which is most of the time – and regular visitors by ferry from San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf. Conversely, visitors Bay enough parking places in Sausalito and take the ferry to visit tourist sites in San Francisco.

We decided one night in Sausalito – stay in the city long after the date of quantities of people, again in the city and really enjoy the atmosphere at the water’s edge by a stay in a hotel in luxury on one of the hills of Sausalito. Arriving in the city before the arrival time, the first business market was to visit the many shops along the Bridgeway, the “main street” from Sausalito.

Like other cities in California Wednesday luxury Royal Gallery in Sausalito – these are 13 of them are our – and trendy, the clothes are not far behind. Some stores offering expensive jewelry, while others offer few specialty items such as works on paper or on the Harbor Pinestreet nautical gift shop. Fortunately, not a Sausalito tacky tourist – most shops are tastefully decorated and there is only one or two T-shirt shop.

Many shops are in historic buildings on the west side of Bridgeway, while the East, have a buyer is changing slideshow of the Waterfront times. The Sausalito yacht harbor and other areas along route home as much as two thirds of the length of measuring the water. We were reminded, in some towns in the Pacific Northwest, where, how Sausalito, a few shops and restaurants are available on pilings in the bay. Visitors to this bright sunny day, all age groups and found many comfortable places along the coast just sit and watch the man. Out in the bay, a parade of luxury yachts have been disseminating and out of the docking station and the northern regions, there was a light Standing Downtown San Francisco. Ferries arrive and depart every two hours.

After a sandwich with a view of the Bridgeway coffee, it was time to consider, in our hotel – the Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa is located in the middle of the bar on Bridgeway. This boutique hotel is a bit less than it is – the hotel, in fact, has a total of 63 rooms and suites, 19 of which have views of Richard’s Bay. The hotel is built along the hill and has a large number of units ranges from Victorian style to the news of rooms and suites. Stairs, paths and connect the courts and the layout is unconventional you to guess what bridges and views to discover the next corner. Near one of these corners, the Spa offers various treatments and services.

Our unit was like a mini-suite – probably about 400 square feet not counted a large bathroom. Everything that has been updated in the room. A contemporary four-poster king bed was the heart and mini-bar/entertainment a room, small hide-a-sofa-bed, fireplace, overstuffed chair and desk. In the bathroom, we found both a large shower and a bath Oversize, and a spacious dressing area. Our unit luxury to have a look at the bay – She could see a little water at the end of the Court – but there are other units in the hotel, the panoramic views.

Soon it was time for dinner and it was not hard to find that the restaurant was recommended to us by several people, even before we arrived in the city. The spinnaker is the closest to the water – it is on pilings over the bay – and it offers the best views of the city of San Francisco. Also from our table – it was a line back from floor to ceiling window – we could enjoy the city as the background changes late afternoon evening. It is difficult to recall that when we have a better service in a restaurant – we enjoyed our shrimp and salmon, but the service – and sight – was really out.

There are several other decisions in Sausalito restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine. We have a chance not to try, but Poggio, the Italian restaurant at the Casa Madrona, was one of the 21 best new restaurants in San Francisco and the environment in 2004.

After dinner, it was time for a stroll along the seaside promenade, the evening and marveling both the number of vessels engaged in the expensive port. It was like a Boat Show – all types of trawlers, sailboats, motor boats and, of course, house boats, that many people associate with Sausalito. As we approached the entrance of our hotel, we found that one of the local bars was with live music played by a four-Folk-group, and from 8:30 to Monday evening public has already begun to gather.

After a good night’s sleep, we enjoyed breakfast and another walk along the seaside promenade – we simply not enough that view. Shortly afterwards he was in San Francisco Bay and some other recreation area, but another good place to visit in Sausalito, if you have children, the Museum of Discovery, near the Golden Gate Bridge. There are fun for kids of all ages, and the bridge is the closest you can walk and focus on one of the most famous symbols of San Francisco and the environment.

Each year, art lovers on the homes of working day of the Sausalito Art Festival and with more than 20,000 works of art. Ongoing since 1952, the Festival features painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber-art, fine glass, wood, photography and mixed media. It is entertainment on three stages, while participants also enjoy gourmet food and wine.

Whether a weekend quiet weekend or a day on the ferry, a trip to Sausalito has a possibility of eliminating stress and at the same time, help you enjoy the natural beauty that it is widespread in the Bay Area.