Art Lover’s Guide To Sausalito Art Galleries
View of San Francisco skyline from Sausalito
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The major art museums of San Francisco like the Legion of Honor or de Young Museum are excellent ways to get a hearty helping of fine art. But for the art lover looking for a unique visual experience in a charming seaside town, Sausalito is the place to stroll as it is chalked full of blocks and blocks of inspiration.
A short, delightful ferry ride across San Francisco Bay, historical Sausalito is gaining recognition as the “art mecca” of the Bay Area. The small, visitor-friendly town oozes European charm with its crowded waterfront sidewalks and patio cafes—perfect for the art collector, artist, or casual viewer looking to experience art outside of a stuffy museum.
Local and international artists alike showcase photography, paintings, sculptures, and glass works at the 15 plus galleries that decorate the waterfront. Much of the art includes images of the bay area, offering an insight into the locations that captivate artists’ brushes, chisels, or lenses. Take in the Mediterranean flair and gorgeous views of the Bay Area as you visit some of these must-see galleries.
Capture Fine Art: Enjoy fine art photography, currently featuring “Nature Images by Christopher Foster”
Galerie Judith Englestad, is located in the historical Firehouse building circa 1917 and features fine art, art glass, and Estate art.
The Jeff Leedy Sausalito Art Gallery’s collection of whimsical and humorous art—“Art that makes you laugh”—offers gallery strolling that you kids and adults alike will find beautiful and amusing.
(tip: for some of the not-so-kid-friendly galleries, the neighboring toy stores, such as “Games People Play,” or the famous gourmet ice cream shop, Lappert’s Ice Cream will buy you some precious, uninterrupted art-viewing time.)
Get a taste of the wine country while shopping for art at the Bacchus and Venus Wine Tasting and Art Gallery.
Galerie Elektra offers elegant ambience in a unique setting, as well as contemporary original fine art oil paintings and sculpture by world renowned artists.
Sausalito’s tourist attractions don’t stop at art galleries. While soaking up the artisan culture, stop by the Bay Area Discovery Museum which offers several unique interactive learning experiences for kids and adults in the beauty of the Marin Headlands. See “Autumn Attractions In San Francisco” for some special fall events going on at the museum, as well as more information about all that it has to offer visitors of all ages.
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