In the final episode of our Sausalito Series on The Bay Insider, we sit down with longtime resident and fifth-generation Californian Chris Ornellas to talk about what makes Sausalito such a layered, memorable place to live.

From its roots as a Coast Miwok settlement to its Prohibition-era days as a rum-runner hideout, to the anchor out community, Sausalito has always been a little offbeat in the best way. We explore iconic neighborhoods like the sunny Banana Belt and windy Hurricane Gulch, the town’s artistic and maritime culture, and what it’s like to live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of Marin County’s most scenic towns.

Chris shares local favorites like the chicken sandwich at The Joinery and pizza at Sandrino, plus insight into community events like the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and the Farmers Market at Dunphy Park. We also talk about the impact of Sea Trek and the Matthew Turner tall ship in keeping Sausalito’s boating culture alive.

Events

- Sausalito Classic Car Show
- Sausalito “Souper Bowl”
- Sausalito Crab Festival
- Sausalito Herring Festival
- Spring Sausalito City-Wide Yard Sale
- Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay
- Sausalito Pride Celebrations
- Juneteenth Festival in Marin City
- Sausalito Fireworks and 4th of July Parade and Picnic
- Galilee Harbor Community Maritime Day
- The 3rd Annual Sausalito Boat Show
- Annual Sausalito Chili Cook-off
- Fleet Week
- A Toast to Sausalito, a Beer, Wine and Spirits festival
- Sea Trek Regatta
- Sausalito Halloween Parade
- Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade

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