If there's water, sand, and fabulous French food, you know they will come!
Schoonmaker Point Marina is a hidden area--well, that is until this review was posted! It's mostly known to locals, boat owners, a few small biz people and now to Yelpers everywhere! If you're driving through Sausalito, it's so easy to pass right by here without knowing how much you're missing. In fact, on my first time trying to find it, Ms. Driving Miss Daisy here did just that! Liberty Ship Way is a curvy little street that dips down off the main road and weaves its way past a series of nondescript commercial buildings. It then unexpectedly dead-ends at a small public beach next to a few rows of docked boats.
With the soft sound of clanging sails on their masts and seagulls' calls above you, this place is naturally peaceful. Looking out across the harbor is a panoramic view of Mount Tamalpais' hillside homes. So discretely nestled against a beautiful green backdrop, you could swear it's a scene from a postcard. On any given day, especially when it's warm, lots of parents take advantage of this play area. Its safe and very clean stretch of sand is great for sitting back in the sun while letting the kids have some outdoor time.
With so many diverse activities going on, there's plenty of parking for whatever you plan to do. When I first discovered the restroom here I was baffled by the showers and lockers, and thought, "Where's the gym? Or is this for all-nighters at the office?" I was wrong on both accounts, as these amenities are specifically for the owners of those beautiful boats floating out on the water. One word: jealous! Some may recognize this area from its most frequented business, an upscale French restaurant appropriately titled, Le Garage. (A great menu, but I have yet to eat there!) Each company on the ground level has its own stylish red garage door which could make for some pretty impressive Knock 'em Outta the Water client meetings of if you're like the French bistro, a very catchy theme. (Check out their website http://www.legaragebistrosausalito.com and you'll see what I mean!)
Next door to the Schoonmaker office is the Sea Trek Kayaking Center, www.seatrek.com, which will soon be hosting its Summer Kayak Camp. This is an awesome weekend activity hot spot!
The sign on Marina Office awning reads:
Berths
Office Space
Hoist
Storage
If only I could be so lucky to spend every week day here, this gal would be in heaven! read more