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Sausalito California Map

Explore Sausalito, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Sausalito, California

How to Use This Sausalito, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sausalito, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Sausalito.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Sausalito
State	California (CA)
County	Marin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.859167
Longitude	-122.485278
Population	7,269
Density	1591.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94965, 94966
Area Code	510
County Seat	San Rafael
School District	Sausalito Elementary School District

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About Sausalito, California

Sausalito is a locality in Marin County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,269. The population density is 1591.0 people per km². Sausalito is located at 37.8592°N, 122.4853°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sausalito is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94965, 94966.

Sausalito occupies a dramatic amphitheater of steep slopes that descend directly into the Pacific Ocean. It lies 3.2 miles east-southeast of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA (from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA: bearing 116°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northwest of San Francisco. The salt-thickened air carries the scent of tidal rhythms, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged horizon to the west. Travelers might wander toward the quiet waters of Belvedere Lagoon or find solace in the sheltered expanse of Dunphy Park, where the harbor light turns a soft, bruised purple at dusk. Those seeking the quietude of the earth can traverse the Hawk Trail, which winds through the terrain two miles away, or seek the cool, shadowed moisture of Kent Falls five miles from the center. The landscape remains defined by its intimate relationship with the water, as the tides pulse against the pilings and the fog drifts inland to shroud the hills in a persistent, silver gray.

Sausalito evolved from a rugged maritime outpost into a bustling hub of industry and creative endeavor. During the mid-twentieth century, the shipyards became a hive of intense activity, forging a local economy centered on the rhythmic labor of the docks and the construction of vessels. Today, the maritime tradition persists in the floating homes and marinas that line the harbor, grounding the economy in a legacy of nautical craftsmanship. Beyond the shoreline, the proximity to Oakwood Valley suggests the historic agricultural and timber interests that once defined the broader region. While the industry has shifted toward professional services and tourism, the physical remnants of the shipyards remain as a tangible record of the labor that once defined the shoreline.

Sausalito maintains a distinct cultural character shaped by its history as a sanctuary for artists, intellectuals, and those drawn to the water’s edge. The artistic spirit manifests in the open studios and the persistent, creative energy that defines the daily movement of people along the waterfront. Famous figures such as the renowned philosopher Alan Watts once sought clarity in this environment, finding inspiration in the shifting light and the isolation afforded by the coast. Visitors often congregate at significant landmarks to observe the life of the harbor, while local events celebrate the intersection of maritime heritage and contemporary expression. Whether one gazes out toward Belvedere Island or observes the quiet transition of the day, Sausalito remains a place where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean dictates the slow, deliberate pace of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 294° NW
Close to the Wind (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 300° NW
Island Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 123° SE
Bay Bridge & Skyline (Viewpoint) — 0.4 mi, 119° SE
Marinship Exhibit (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 303° NW
South View Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 165° S
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 208° SW · 113k acres
Cypress Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 276° W
Mill Valley/Sausalito Path (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 311° NW
Bay Area Discovery Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 164° S
Battery Cavallo (Historic Ruins) — 1.8 mi, 158° S
Tiburon Playhouse (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 058° NE
Lone Sailor Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 171° S
Old Saint Hilary's Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 043° NE
Angel Island State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 087° E
Old Hilary's Botanical Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 045° NE
Lyford's Stone Tower (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 063° NE
Battery Construction 129 (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 202° S
Nike Missile Site SF-88 (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 226° SW
1st European Ship (san Carlos) 1775, Castillo de San Joaquin 1794 (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 172° S
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 3.5 mi, 232° SW
House of Air (Theme Park) — 3.9 mi, 166° S
Mount Tamalpais State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 291° W
Fort Winfield Scott (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.0 mi, 172° S
Presidio Dance Theatre (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 155° SE
California Society of Pioneers Museum and Library (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 161° S
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 153° SE
Muir Woods National Monument (National Monument) — 4.7 mi, 296° NW · 527 acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.8 mi, 182° S · 8,946 acres
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.9 mi, 281° W

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