Houseboat Living in Sausalito California

A fun fact about Houseboat living in Sausalito California.

Did you know that Otis Redding was inspired to write the song, “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” while staying on a houseboat in Sausalito, California?

If that weren’t inspiration enough to give houseboat living in Sausalito California a try, nothing may ever work for you.

While not everyone will experience the same level of inspiration Redding experienced watching the world go by from the deck of a Sausalito houseboat, it’s quite likely that you can enjoy some degree of inspiration, relaxation, and recharging of your own.

Why Houseboat living in Sausalito California is Such an Appealing Location 

Whether you’re considering a one-time houseboat rental or looking for a community that embraces the houseboat lifestyle, you’ll find fewer places more houseboat friendly than Sausalito, California.

You will also find a wide range of marinas that offer berthing for houseboats or “floating homes.”

In Sausalito, there each community is somewhat different. The same holds true for marinas.

These are some of the area marinas that may appeal to houseboat owners and fans as well as those trying them out for the first time to see if this is a lifestyle you can embrace.

• Richardson Bay Marina. This marina caters to smaller vessels, no more than 36’ in length. However, many houseboats fall into this range and the facilities are excellent for live aboards as well as those who like to escape the hustle and bustle for a weekend aboard. This is also the largest marina mentioned here, offering up to 220 slips. Marinas larger than this lose a certain sense of community that exists among houseboat dwellers.
• Blue Water Yacht Club. This 74-berth marina accepts boats between 20 and 50-feet in length and offers a variety of amenities, including free Wi-Fi and storage for kayaks and canoes.
• Pelican Harbor. Catering more to larger houseboats, Pelican Harbor accepts boats between 30 and 65 feet in length. The marina offers all the amenities you expect from a marina and contains 90 berths.
• Galilee Harbor. If you intend to live aboard, this might be a community worth considering. It is unique in that it caters to maritime workers, artists, writers, painters, sail makers, etc. and is a cooperative community. Everyone pitches in toward maintenance, repairs, and the preservation of the Mono Street marsh.

None of the marinas listed above are heavy industrial marinas. They are all suitable for people who want to use their boats as homes or for recreation.

Whether you’re enamored with the idea of houseboat living in Sausalito California lifestyle, believe this is taking the “tiny home” phenomenon to the next level, or you’ve just always dreamed of a life at sea and this is the next best thing, houseboat living offers a wide appeal to people from all social and economic groups as well as various cultures and backgrounds. 

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The other one is parking. Many communities offer permitted and key card secured parking.

This means guests will have to obtain guest pasts and improves security to a degree.

Houseboat living in Sausalito California may take a few small adjustments along the way. For many people, who embrace the idea of living on a houseboat, there’s nothing on earth quite like.

Fortunately, the weather is almost ideal for year-round for the enjoyment of the houseboat living in Sausalito California lifestyle and with so many active live aboard communities, you are sure to find one that’s a good fit for you.

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