Sausalito's shoreline is rich in wildlife and eclectic houseboats.
Join us for a perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon in Sausalito.
As a finger of the wild San Francisco Bay, this five mile long waterfront offers protected, shallow water, wonderful wildlife and architechturally amazing houseboats. Harbor seals often hang out on nearby docks and swim by us with wide, curious eyes. Pelicans, cormorants, herons, and more make this wing of the Bay their home, and will be our companions on this short journey.
Check out the great options for a Private Trip with just you and your friends, family or co-workers!
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Time: 10am-1pm
Sat & Sun
Cost: $65 per person
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Trip Details

  • No experience necessary.
  • We'll paddle along Sausalito's waterfront or explore the houseboat community and harbor seal sites before we paddle back to Sea Trek at Schoonmaker Point Beach.
  • This is a leisurely paddle, perfect for a relaxing morning or afternoon trip.
 

Richardson Bay Fascinating Facts:

  • Coastal Miwok people lived in a village known as "Liwanelowa" along the southern portion of Sausalito's waterfront.

  • The average depth of Richardson Bay is 5 ft. at mean low tide.

  • The bay was named for William Richardson, a British sailor who jumped ship to marry the daughter of the San Francisco Presidio's commandant.

  • Sausalito's houseboat community was originally established by artists, philosophers, and musicians such as Alan Watts, Jean Varda, Aldous Huxley, Allen Ginsberg, Duke Ellington and Shel Silverstein.

  • At one time developers toyed with the idea of filling in Richardson Bay to create a Coney Island style amusement park and an airport.
Signing up with Sea Trek: Please make trip reservations early as they fill up quickly. All Sea Trek events are subject to cancellation due to weather and lack of paddlers. If Sea Trek cancels at any time, or if you cancel one week or more prior to your trip, there is no charge. If you cancel within a week of your trip, you will be charged the full amount. There is no refund, however you may have someone else take your place if you choose. We are happy to reschedule you for another trip this year, for an additional $25 per person. Sorry, there is no refund or credit for no shows.