We had a great experience at Pelican Harbour. Tim, the harbor master is wonderful, and has been…read moredoing great things to further enhance the marina. The location cannot be beat, and the views from the slips are amazing. Overall a fantastic place to keep your boat.

Beautiful and quiet. Sausalito is a known neighborhood but don't expect a tourist attraction. It is…read moremore a calm environment. I suggest you research yelp for the food that is offered. Lots of tourist traps. But a great variety from fish & chips to Italian to Thai to hamburgers to a vegan Mexican place etc etc. all price ranges and all walking distance. There's a cute book store and then I saw you can book charters. I only strolled down by the boats and the restaurants across it. Weather also nicer than in the city!

Not what you expect and that is a good thing. I thought I was lost when I drove up to the…read moreunassuming building sitting practically underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Once inside I could tell this was going to be a fun event. The setting was funky, the people funkier, and the entertainment was all that and more. Somehow they were able to manage to fit a decent size group of people and still have space for my set up. All in all a wonderful experience and I hope to have an opportunity to return. Ralph Sciutti 637 Lindaro Street, Ste 201 San Rafael, CA 94901 415.250.0931

Talk about "off the beaten path." But totally worth the trek…read more Came here recently for a friend's birthday. I've long heard of this place from my older/hippier Marin friends. They all swear by this joint. From what I had heard, I was expecting more of a dive bar. But this place (once you find it) is a legit music/bar/party venue. Plus, it boasts some pretty spectacular Golden Gate Bridge views (you're almost stone's throwing distance from the bridge). On the night we came, they happened to have a fireworks show around Pier 39. So we went on to the Presidio Yacht Club's deck and watched the whole thing. We pretty much had the best seats in the Bay Area. Around 7:30pm, an old-school rock band started cranking out the tunes. I saw a few folks hit the dance floor. It was def a lively scene. While I had a fun time time, there were a few things that I wasn't crazy about... 1) The drinks were WAY over-priced. I order two Makers Marks on the rocks and it cost me $28. That's even expensive by San Francisco standards. 2) While they do accept credit cards, they only accept cash gratuity (so make sure you visit the ATM before you get there). 3) Their food offerings are fairly limited and unimpressive. I saw a few pizzas come out of the kitchen that were clearly microwaved frozen pizzas. 4) Not all Uber drivers like making the trek out here (given its off-the-beaten-path location). I had two drivers in a row cancel on me. But if you're looking for a fun, funky venue for a Friday/Saturday night (and maybe get your groove on), I would highly recommend paying the Presidio Yacht Club a visit.

I have a sailboat parked in Sausalito so wanted something to do when the wind is dead…read more This place is run in a very ultra-efficient manner with the staff being extremely helpful and accommodating. Their rowing shells are extremely well taken care off, nothing like the kayak places with dead kayaks they rent for a premium or banged up surfskis. Everything worked, everything was spick and span. The facility is great, it is on the water, they offer parking, getting in and out of the water is easy. The instructor Ellen was amazing, probably the best instructor I have had for water sports and I have done my share of those. After 3 days I was paddling nicely around the bay. Their pricing is extremely fair. Totally worth your time if you want to learn how to scull.

OWR is a great place to learn to row, or to practice more challenging coastal/open water rowing…read more They have high quality equipment and staff, and are in a great location for either protected or exciting rowing

Oh yeah, do I recommend Lowrie! That's a big 10 four! There's two or three things that make them…read morethe best! First the manager on site Anna is outstanding, accommodating and communicative. Secondly, they literally have the best prices in town. Third for the folks who are doing the lab boards there they have a lovely pack of pooches who accompany them ! What else they have ample parking, it's safe, and oh so conveniently located. We've had our yacht here for approximately almost 1 year and we love it ! Can only highly recommend but keep in mind they're so great. You might need to get on a waitlist for a slip.

I rented a 32' Slip for my 1978 Pearson sailboat and found the location and staff very friendly…read more You can't beat their rate and its has a central location with easy access. Great marina to berth yiur boat!

Nice spot that offers essential workers a discount!…read more Came here on Fourth of July with my mom and dog. We brought a life jacket for our dog and was able to include him in the kayak for no extra cost! We are beginner kayakers so it took us a while to get used to paddling and directing the direction of the kayak. The kayaking route was decent and safe. We didn't have to worry about currents taking us out to sea. Nice staff and nice little shop! We had fun!

Cort was so nice to my family and I. If you were looking for anything that's water sports related…read more This is the place to go from what suits to boards and sales. I am just amazed that they can get that much inventory inside but when you look out back outside and you see all the boards, paddle boards, sail boards, all the boards in the back it's amazing to see. The place is well lighted and fully stopped, and the employees there are very happy and eager to help you. I would recommend these guys at any time to come in help you figure out what you need if you're a newbie or to help you if you're an old salt of the sea.

We had a fantastic time renting an electric Duffy boat for a two-hour cruise around Sausalito and…read morethe bay. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Learning to drive the boat was simple, and you don't need a license to do it. We fit eight on a boat made for 12 and felt it was the perfect size. There was even a refrigerator on board to stow your drinks. It was the perfect venue for a sunny day!

I went with friends is Sept 25, apologies for late response. This was my 2nd time boating you and…read moreit was great as the last time. The staff are very friendly and informative. Made sure all needs were met before sending us off. Definitely making this an annual experience.

A beautiful, very scenic harbor located between Belvedere and Tiburon…read more For land-based explorers, it is best to see Belvedere Cove from Beach Road (see China Cabin). You can access the 'beach' from steep stairwells off the cliffs of Belvedere, also on Beach Road. The beach is very rocky but is rumored to have good fishing, but you will need to caste out. If you are boating it makes a good spot to drop anchor, have lunch, do some fishing or you can use it to spend the night. Depending on how far into 'The Cove' you go, the majestic views include the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Belvedere Island, Tiburon, and San Francisco Bay. Belvedere Cove is home of the San Francisco Yacht Club, the oldest Yacht Club West of the Mississippi. The Club is widely recognized as the premier yachting facility on the West Coast. It operates a year round facility including a dry haul area, a full service restaurant and bar. The Club also has a very active junior sailing program and all members are committed to the Corinthian traditions of yachting.

I grew up in a sailing family and loved going on sailing adventures as a kid. While I was helpful…read moreas crew, I knew that I wasn't yet experienced or knowledgeable enough to skipper myself. Given my past experience (and hubris!), I signed up for the 101/103 combo course that whittles 8 days of instruction into 5 days for "experienced" sailors. Little did I know that light-wind sailing in tropical climates is NOT the same thing as sailing in the San Francisco Bay! With 20+ knots of wind, high speed ferries, massive commercial tankers and barges, recreational sailboats, racers, motor boats, fishing boats, kayak/paddle boarders and strong currents, sailing the bay is no walk in the park. Thankfully, our fearless instructor Stephen Spoja guided us through coursework both on and off the boat covering a wide range of topics -- safety, preparation, navigation, nautical rules/regulations, (lots of) terminology, docking, and local knowledge. I haven't learned so much so quickly since my first job out of college. Anyone considering learning to sail in San Francisco Bay should without a doubt sign up for classes at Modern Sailing. Plus, after completing the 103 class you gain access to chartering ("renting" in sailing jargon) one of their sailboats for your own use on the bay anytime you'd like!

"Buoy" did we have a great time! Participated in a Corporate Regatta Teambuilding activity at…read moreModern Sailing School in Sausalito on 7/13/22. Started with bagged lunches (deli sandwiches), about 25 people total in our large group (international colleagues from North/South America and Europe, minus Australia). Out of the five boats, the female captain was the race director for the day and we had to navigate the differently-colored buoys floating in the water. Not all of the boats were identical (make/model, size, age?) so there was an adjustment/differential to the final times, but all were generally recent model monohull sailboats 30-45 feet long. Grey Goose, Ry Whitt, Survivor, Liberty, and one other boat I can't recall the name of (might've been Attitude Adjustment) were our racing sailboats for the afternoon regatta, teams of 4-5. I was assigned to Liberty, a beautiful 38-foot Beneteau. Our US Coast Guard certified captain/skipper from Modern Sailing School was Bill and also served as our tactician; one of our guys took the driver role/steering to telltales, and another was in charge of the mainsail. Another took one side for the jib sail and I took the other side depending on if we needed to tack or jib (gybe), our fifth person assisted where needed with ropes/wench handles, etc. The weather was fine -- the fog lifted and the sun came out making for great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. I'd done whitewater rafting and 2-person kayaking before, snorkeling and parasailing but this was my first time sailing! We had a little bit of time to practice and literally "learn the ropes" and fundamentals before the motor was turned off and the official race started at 1:00 PM. The two basic turning maneuvers/techniques with the skipper strategically navigating us through using the wind speed/direction (especially through Hurricane Gulch) and sea state/tides (smooth vs choppy water) was challenging but fun. Not only were we racing each other and trying to round our marks along the course, but there were of course other fishing boats, ferries, Hornblower cruise ships, windsurfers, and paddleboarders in the water too -- even saw a few seals! The race time on the water was around 2 hours for our team (keep in mind the boats were only traveling maybe 8 miles per hour) but lunch was included on land as well as an awards reception (beer/champagne, medals) for all of the teams afterward. We weren't first, but we weren't last either! If you're feeling "nauti" and the line where the sky meets the sea calls you, let your inner Moana/Maui try out wayfinding with the winds in your sails on the SF Bay at Modern Sailing School!