Accessibility
The Bay Model is fully accessible.

Fees, Costs and Rates
There are no admission or parking fees for the Bay Model. Donations are welcome to help support our environmental education programs. Some special events, classes and workshops require fees which are indicated.

Food and Drink
The Bay Model Visitor Center has water fountains but no food or beverages available for sale. There are picnic tables on the waterfront if you desire to bring your own lunch. There are also several restaurants, a convenience store and a supermarket within 15 minutes walking distance of the Model. There are more than 30 restaurants in Sausalito.

Directions To The Bay Model Visitor Center
The Bay Model is located a short distance north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge in the city of Sausalito in Marin County.

Coming South on Highway 101 exit off of Sausalito-Marin City and take a left at the stop light on to Donahue. Continue under the freeway overpass and take a right at the following stop light on Bridgeway. There will be small brown and white Bay Model direction signs along the way. Turn left on Harbor, then immediately turn right on Marinship Way and follow the signs to the Bay Model.

Coming North on Highway 101 take the Sausalito-Marin City exit and continue straight at the stop light, you are on Bridgeway. There will be small brown and white Bay Model direction signs along the way. Turn left on Harbor, then immediately turn right on Marinship Way and follow the signs to the Bay Model.

If you are not driving, the fastest way to the Bay Model from San Francisco is riding a Golden Gate Transit bus. You can also take a Golden Gate Transit ferry from the Ferry Building or a Red and White Fleet ferry from Fisherman Wharf, Pier 43 1/2 , to Sausalito. From the East Bay you can take a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train to San Francisco, then take a ferry or bus to Sausalito.

For a hilly and longer excursion, bike or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and follow Alexander Avenue to Sausalito. The building containing the model and visitor center is not on Bridgeway, but between Marinship Way on the waterfront. The visitor's entrance is located at the front of the building on the waterfront.

Visit Recommendations & Hours
There are many things to see and do at the Bay Model, allow two hours to tour the Bay Model.

Winter Hours Tuesday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed Sunday and Monday Labor Day thru Memorial Day.

Summer Hours Tuesday thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Monday Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Always call ahead to confirm Holidays