On a budget, Sausalito Day-Trip still earns its price.
$ (ferry ~$14 each way)
A short ferry under the bridge drops you in a sunny, yacht-lined village of galleries, cafes and houseboats, with skyline views back at the city — the ferry ride alone is worth it, and Sausalito often beats the city's fog. The catch: the town itself is small, pretty-but-pricey, and can feel like a tourist boutique strip.