Back outside, I saw beautiful Bay Area landmarks.
The ferry arrived at a dock near the heart of Sausalito, at Humboldt Avenue and Anchor Street.
As I disembarked, I passed dozens of people with bikes waiting to board — the ferry can accommodate bikes on a first-come, first-served basis. Biking over the Golden Gate Bridge and then taking the ferry back to San Francisco is a popular activity.
As I walked through town, I saw a Portuguese-style mosaic sidewalk, palm trees, and elephant sculptures.
I also came across two plaques about Cascais and Viña del Mar, seaside resort towns in Portugal and Chile, respectively. Turns out, they’re sister cities to Sausalito, which means the California town maintains relationships with these cities to foster cross-cultural relationships and education.
These small landmarks gave Sausalito a coastal vibe and, having been to Chile and Portugal, conjured up fond memories for me.