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Weddings in Sausalito

Professional wedding bartenders sized to your guest count, signature cocktails for the couple, and a portable bar where your bartender lists one.

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Corporate events in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for company holiday parties, product launches, client receptions, and all-hands events.

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Private parties in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for engagement parties, dinner parties, anniversaries, and intimate at-home celebrations.

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Holiday parties in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for December company holiday parties, end-of-year celebrations, and seasonal at-home gatherings.

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Birthday parties in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for milestone birthdays, surprise parties, and any celebration that deserves a real cocktail menu.

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Fundraisers in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for galas, silent auctions, benefit dinners, and golf-tournament hospitality.

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Networking events in Sausalito

Professional bartenders for industry mixers, alumni nights, demo days, and meetup happy hours.

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About Sausalito

Where we work in Sausalito.

Sausalito sits in Marin County, within the San Francisco Bay Area. Waterfront yacht-club and houseboat destination events with Bay views.

Bridgeway
Cavallo Point
Sausalito Yacht Harbor

Planning in Sausalito

Planning an event in Sausalito.

Permits and alcohol rules

The state ABC district-office listing places Marin County, and so Sausalito, under its Santa Rosa office.^{source 1} The National Park Service says permits are required for any size wedding or outdoor ceremony group in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, that submitting an application does not guarantee approval, and that no sales of merchandise or food to the public or participants are allowed; its page does not address alcohol.^{source 2} The same agency says events are not granted exclusive use of an area.^{source 2} Rules change; confirm current requirements with the city, the National Park Service and ABC before planning alcohol service.

Event spaces

In town, the city's reservation system lists the Dunphy Park gazebo area at Bridgeway, saying a gazebo rental includes the lawn between the gazebo and the bocce courts, while picnic tables stay first come, first served and are not included in the rental.^{source 3} The same listing mentions an optional electricity add-on for the gazebo area, with a lock box code supplied by email after the fee is paid.^{source 3} Nearby, the National Park Service describes Fort Baker as a historic area at the north side of the Golden Gate, with a parade ground surrounded by early military buildings, a cove, rocky bay shoreline and an extensive trail system.^{source 4}

Season and weather

According to the National Park Service, Fort Baker has less fog and warmer temperatures than other coastal sites, while the Marin Headlands are described as a fog-swept coastal prairie.^{source 4,5} NOAA's Jetstream guide says a summer driver crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will commonly encounter fog, while higher ground toward Mount Tamalpais can sit above the marine layer in clear, warmer air.^{source 6} NOAA's Coast Pilot says fog and low clouds generally roll in through the Golden Gate in the late afternoon or early evening and often clear in the bay by midday, a pattern worth weighing for an evening gathering on the water.^{source 7}

Getting there

Golden Gate Ferry places the Sausalito landing in downtown Sausalito at Humboldt and Anchor Streets, with for-pay public lots next to the landing and metered street parking.^{source 8} Marin Transit, the local transit provider for Marin County, lists a route between downtown San Rafael and Sausalito and links to Golden Gate Ferry schedules.^{source 9} The National Park Service says to expect to lose cell service in parts of the Marin Headlands and reaches its trails from the highway exit for Rodeo Avenue.^{source 5}

These are summaries of public agency information, not legal advice.

Sources

1ABC District Offices · California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, abc.ca.gov
2Special Park Use Permits · National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA, home.nps.gov
3Facility Details - Dunphy Gazebo Area · City of Sausalito (RecDesk), sausalito.recdesk.com
4Fort Baker · National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA, nps.gov
5Marin Headlands · National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA, nps.gov
6The Marine Layer · NOAA JetStream, noaa.gov
7United States Coast Pilot 7, Chapter 7 · NOAA Office of Coast Survey, nauticalcharts.noaa.gov
8Terminal locations & parking · Golden Gate Ferry, goldengate.org
9Marin Transit · Marin Transit, marintransit.gov

FAQ

Sausalito bartender questions.

What areas are in and around Sausalito?

Areas in and around Sausalito include Bridgeway, Cavallo Point, and Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Nearby cities with their own pages on bartendersNow™ include Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and San Rafael. Browse the Sausalito page and its nearby links to compare areas as you plan.

What kinds of events does the Sausalito page cover?

Waterfront yacht-club and houseboat destination events with Bay views. See the event pages for Sausalito for planning guidance on each kind of event.

Where do ferry riders and drivers park in downtown Sausalito?

Golden Gate Ferry says there are for-pay public parking lots adjacent to the Ferry Landing and metered parking on local streets.

Do weddings on National Park Service land near Sausalito need a permit?

According to the National Park Service, permits are required for any size wedding or outdoor ceremony group in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Confirm current rules with the park.

Is Sausalito foggy in summer?

NOAA's Jetstream guide says a driver crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in summer will commonly encounter fog, and the Park Service says Fort Baker has less fog than other coastal sites.

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