Bike Across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
This ride is an adventure of a lifetime and “Must Do” when visiting San Francisco. Bike across the famous bridge to Sausalito and return by ferry.
Cycling from San Francisco to Sausalito is a popular 8-mile (13 km) journey that typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours, offering stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. After exploring Sausalito’s charming waterfront, many cyclists opt to return to San Francisco by ferry, enjoying panoramic vistas of the bay along the way.
The ride starts from the Bike & Roll shop at Fisherman’s Wharf, it is 8 miles / 13 kilometers to Sausalito, and takes about 1.5 hours. We recommend to allocate another 1-2 hours of sightseeing time once you arrive to Sausalito. The best way to return is via the Blue & Gold ferry, the water taxi allowes bikes onboard and take only 30 minutes.
Points of Interest Along the way:
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Fort Mason
- Marina District
- Crissy field
- Golden Gate Beach
- Presidio National Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Vista Point
- Sausalito
Many cyclists opt to return to San Francisco by ferry, enjoying panoramic vistas of the bay along the way. The ferry ride is 30 minutes.
Gold & Blue ferry allows bikes onboard, tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the Sausalito ferry terminal.
The Bike & Roll shop is conveniently located up the street street from Pier 41, where the ferry arrives.
