Print The creator of the modern-day Tequila Sunrise concocted and popularized in a Sausalito bar in the 1970s Robert “Bobby” Lozoff, a longtime bartender at The Trident, a well-known bar, music venue and restaurant frequented by many celebrities, died earlier this month in Hawaii of unknown causes. He was 77 Lozoff’s death was first reported by the Marin Independent Journal said Lozoff’s longtime friend confirmed his death Lozoff and a co-bartender, Billy Rice, are credited with creating the “most famous and most popular version of the Tequila Sunrise,” according to a historic plaque denoting the milestone, which the Marin History Museum erected in 2023. As the story goes, Lozoff served the drink to a member of the Rolling Stones in 1972, when the band was at The Trident for a party. Food It might not exist — but it’s the reach for perfection that gives the classic cocktail its lasting mystique “I poured [the band member] the tequila sunrise, and you could sort of see the light go on in his head. Bingo. You don’t need a bartender to travel with you, just buy a bottle of Cuervo, a bottle of orange juice, and grenadine,” Lozoff recalled in 2016 spreading the drink “all around the globe,” the Marin History Museum plaque says An earlier version of the Tequila Sunrise is said to have been created in the 1930s or 1940s at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, using tequila, soda, lime juice and créme de cassis — a heavy, red liqueur, according to Chilled Magazine But Lozoff and Rice created today’s more ubiquitous Tequila Sunrise using orange juice and grenadine for a beachy “Over the years, I had the great fortune to interview Lozoff on a number of occasions, and he wasn’t all that interested in his cocktail legacy — which is the opposite of how those things usually work,” Burkhart wrote in his column remembering Lozoff But he said Lozoff had very fond memories of working at The Trident and I have no regrets,” Lozoff told Burkhart in 2012 According to The Trident, this was Lozoff’s recipe for a Tequila Sunrise: 1 part Jose Cuervo Especial Silver2 parts orange juice1 tsp grenadine From there, the recipe says, “pour tequila and orange juice into a glass, over ice. Then, slowly pour in grenadine. Enjoy in a way the Rolling Stones would approve of.” Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp. Climate & Environment World & Nation California Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map and the City Council of Sausalito—a wealthy enclave on a hill overlooking Richardson Bay north of San Francisco—is holding a public meeting about its plans to build a shelter for people experiencing homelessness A man in a San Francisco Giants jacket gets up and voices his concerns about the shelter and which the city is mandated to build under a 2007 California law and the mental instability of the people who might be housed there—he mentions a recent murder in which a man killed his landlord and then killed himself in prison and self-interest: There is a housing crisis but we shouldn’t have to do anything about it “I’m very keen on homeless shelters,” one woman had said at a previous meeting “I don’t have anything against people trying to get their lives together I help people all the time trying to get their lives together I have an issue with it at the schools and on my street—because I’m selfish.” Jeff is a member of a community called the “anchor-outs,” 100 or so people who live on boats off Sausalito’s shores but he knows he is part of the group that the man in the Giants jacket is concerned about that Sausalito has no intention of building a homeless shelter in 2016,” Jeff says “And yet we had to go through forty-five minutes of hate speech I heard the homeless were responsible for murders—although it was somebody I guess killing his landlord that means he had a place—sexual predators What this means is there is an attitude that needs adjustment Jeff likely cares about the construction of a shelter because the same constituency that is resisting the shelter is also aiming to eliminate the anchor-outs because the boats that the anchor-outs live on are some of the last affordable housing in the area One grand jury investigation found that to afford a one-bedroom apartment in Sausalito requires an income of $98,000 a year The anchor-outs ride the definitional edge of homelessness: not quite homeless it documents a new phase of the ongoing and escalating housing crisis: As people look for alternatives to unaffordable housing fragile communities have sprung up or hung on defying and nuancing our pictures of homelessness in America Richardson Bay is a natural harbor that on maps resembles a cartoon fish chomping into the Marin County peninsula. It is shallow, making it perfect as an anchorage. The bottom of the bay is covered with eelgrass and its surface is covered with cormorants and seagulls Around its edges sit the cities of Sausalito For thousands of years the Coast Miwok lived in the area surrounding the bay and larger port cities like San Francisco developed at the end of the nineteenth century Richardson Bay provided shelter for displaced and itinerant communities prospectors who came too late to find riches camped along the shores and lived in old boats After the 1906 earthquake and a subsequent citywide fire devastated San Francisco refugees once again settled in impromptu camps on Richardson Bay The bay was a major shipyard during World War II for companies like Bechtel which built and launched massive warships but abandoned their shorefront property as soon as the war was over Returning troops settled in decommissioned boats and barges on shore and disaffected youths with drug habits took up residence in hundreds of houseboats and ramshackle huts The wilder elements of the houseboats were tamed in time The federal government in 1969 had designated Richardson Bay as a special anchorage essentially a free parking lot for sailors; in 1987 the region put a 72-hour limit on the anchorage A small community of anchor-outs settled the bay and lived rent-free on the water in something like a quiet truce with their landed neighbors more aggressive stance toward the people of Richardson Bay was starting to take shape,” Kloc writes while reporting on the anchor-outs in a park near shore in which debts are forgiven every 50 years Jeff is typical of the anchor-outs: articulate Kloc then meets a man who goes by the name Innate Thought a self-taught maritime lawyer whose boat had recently been raided by the Coast Guard and the local police Exactly why he was raided and the details of his case are unclear but he tells Kloc he plans to take it to the Supreme Court The indeterminate nature of the story isn’t surprising: Truth and half-truth swirl together in this drifting community if not a little odd—he uses a car battery on his boat to play a couple of hours of Grand Theft Auto V while listening to “Ave Maria” on repeat In the photographs that accompany the Harper’s essay Innate has the drawn and rough features of a barkeep in a Western taking the reporter to his barge and introducing him to the nuances The anchor-outs must row to shore to get groceries Storms drag their aquatic homes dangerously close to docks Innate devotes his spare time to making a documentary about the anchorage aided by footage collected by another anchor-out who has been living in the bay for over 50 years Some of the anchor-outs are close and visit with one another on their decks lovingly captured philosophizing over high-gravity beers on the shore or making paintings on driftwood While some of the residents of the anchorage are at sea seemingly by choice “It’s really hard to live on a boat,” one woman tells Kloc “But it feels a lot safer than being on San Francisco’s streets It’s like a catch-22.” One anchor-out whom Kloc encounters works three jobs: a seasonal gig at Home Depot assembling grills Another resident says she was making $76,000 the year before she lost her job and her house “I don’t want to be an anchor-out,” she tells Kloc But it is the best of a lot of bad options the landed communities surrounding the anchorage begin to organize the expulsion of the anchor-outs Law enforcement starts to declare dilapidated boats “marine debris,” and drags them away to be crushed the anchor-outs’ homes are disappearing at an alarming rate Anchored-out residents fear arrest or detainment not for the time in jail but because their homes might vanish in their absence It’s hard to protest the watery demolitions because it’s not always clear who is doing the clearing the Coast Guard or local authorities; Richardson Bay is overseen by a messy patchwork of agencies with differing jurisdictions the unhoused population in surrounding Marin County explodes with a 47 percent increase in just a few years And still the city of Sausalito fails to comply with the state of California mandate to build a homeless shelter A major storm in 2021 destroys numerous boats and forces some of the anchor-outs to establish an encampment on shore so the city relocates them to a site possibly contaminated with toxic waste A population of over 200 boats dwindles to 60 or less by 2024 Such actions do nothing to solve the underlying factors that caused the anchorage to grow to over 200 boats or a tent city to expand overnight in the middle of a wealthy town They do not address low wages and expensive rents is often the objective of policies aimed at unhoused communities,” Kloc writes Many motel residents were gainfully employed but still unable to save two or three months’ rent in order to make a deposit on a permanent home One family lived in a one-bedroom suite for three years Jessica Bruder’s Nomadland (which came out in 2017 and was adapted into an Oscar-winning feature film in 2020) follows vagabonds and retirees living out of their vehicles as they travel to grueling gigs picking sugar beets in North Dakota or packing merchandise at Amazon warehouses in Nevada takes to the road with her dog to work seasonal jobs she finds a whole community of people like her many of whom had lost their homes to foreclosure When she comes upon a group of elderly people living in campers “Sometimes I felt like I was wandering around post-recession refugee camps.” The same could be said of the anchor-outs in Sausalito and it is not surprising that May resembles Kloc’s main guide sometimes struggling to make meaning of life where RVers like May could once stay for free is akin to the special anchorage of Richardson Bay And while Bruder’s characters largely bristle at being called homeless many admit they came to their current arrangement more out of necessity than by choice “We were presented with this lifestyle as being exciting and innovative and it is,” one of them writes on her blog “However the truth of the matter is most of us are doing this because of our financial situation.” All of these books show people trying to make the best of a bad situation but who are powerless to change the social and economic factors that govern their lives The books’ characters have checked out of the system that demands they work full-time (or overtime) to pay rent or mortgage because they want to but also because they have to They do not have the savings to get a rental apartment or house They cannot make a better job appear just by grinding a couple of extra side-hustles A maddening aspect of Lost at Sea is that it is a narrative in which everything and nothing happens and characters rarely go through major transformations and often neither Kloc nor the anchor-outs know exactly why; the mystery would be difficult to solve and no one seems motivated to figure it out and we never learn who he was or what might have happened to him Kloc intentionally doesn’t name the City Council members who float in and out of a story that spans almost a decade as faceless people in suits The anchor-outs themselves can’t agree on a villain vaguely blaming the “Hill People” for their troubles Even the establishment of definite protagonists is a slippery business: The anchor-outs are an ever-shifting cast of characters leaves the anchorage halfway through the book after receiving a surprise inheritance and moving to Arizona Kloc cannot necessarily be faulted for these factors—they are true of housing stories everywhere The housing crisis has a narrative problem and they will likely end up in a tent city under a highway The anchorage was one of many obscure respites for those fleeing the unaffordability of American life The frustrating features of Kloc’s book reflect the amorphous unsatisfying way that the housing crisis continues to pathetically roll on and the explosion of people living at anchor in Richardson Bay Kloc could possibly have gone deeper into that context for the anchor-outs’ lives but to really delve into those twin features of our economy would have been a completely different book Such narrative complications might be an excuse to simply not tell these stories at all and surely numerous enterprising journalists hunting for the next optionable feature for Hollywood will turn away from the messiness of these tales giving us a human portrait of an impromptu community of people trying to survive Marin County — Caltrans is scheduled to continue a sign structure project on Southbound US-101 at Spencer Avenue in Sausalito Work includes removing the existing sign structure and installing a new one at the Spencer off-ramp The Spencer Avenue off-ramp on Southbound US-101 will be closed on Friday Two lanes on Southbound US-101 will be closed during construction hours during the day As many as three lanes could be closed at night At least one lane will be open for traffic The Spencer Avenue bus stop will be closed during construction hours The Spencer Avenue Park and Ride will be open but only accessible from the Northbound US-101 side Caltrans will turn on Changeable Message Signs (CMS) to notify the public ahead of time The project will affect traffic heading onto the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Work is scheduled to continue on this project in October when crews will install the new sign structure Slow for the Cone Zone and Be Work Zone Alert Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience while we work to maintain our state's highways Marin County — Caltrans is scheduled to conclude a sign structure project on Southbound US-101 at Spencer Avenue in Sausalito in March Work includes replacing the overhead sign panel The overall project includes removing the existing sign structure and installing a new one at the Spencer Avenue off-ramp The Spencer Avenue off-ramp on Southbound US-101 will be closed on Thursday Two or three lanes on Southbound US-101 will be closed during construction hours Photo by Hector A Parayuelos under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 If you’re looking for a night out of Berkeley and some top-tier seafood look no further than The Trident in Sausalito Making the perfect reservation for a Valentine’s Day dinner can be difficult enough even with being in the Bay Area and having thousands of amazing restaurants at our fingertips When my boyfriend came to visit me for the holiday weekend we wanted to go somewhere upscale yet fun for dinner that night a classic seafood spot perched on the oceanfront of Sausalito Sausalito is a picturesque town in Marin right across from the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into San Francisco I had previously been to Marin a few times with friends and had driven through Sausalito but had never explored the adorable shops in the town itself green hillside overlooking the twinkling San Francisco skyline What I loved most about Sausalito was the boardwalk that spans across the bay with gorgeous restaurants posted up on stilts peering directly into the water on either side The Trident called to us for dinner because of its retro decor and the perfect view of the moonlight reflecting off the water we were greeted with the unique wooden architectural style of the restaurant; a sure selling point for me The ambiance of the restaurant was complete with budding tropical plants and groovy ceiling designs really selling the restaurant as perfectly retro-inspired There was also an outdoor deck with seating but we decided it might be too cold in February to sit there The coolest part was the cyclical design of the place with large oval arches encircling the huge windows out to the coast and private booths enclosed in a leveled-out wooden backboard The whole design was very thoughtful and was an integral part of the restaurant I learned that the history of The Trident actually dates back to the 1960s ‘60s-inspired decor that had been kept up with the times The Trident was a gathering place for free thinkers and creatives alike with a few famous folks having visited the restaurant regularly The Trident was also featured in “Play it Again Sam,”a classic Woody Allen film from 1971 Their menu offers an irresistible lineup of fun cocktails we dug into a juicy pork chop with creamy mashed potatoes and an ahi tuna salad we couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a red velvet mini bundt cake with the best cream cheese frosting and each dish was a flavor-packed masterpiece making the whole experience special from start to finish we wandered back out onto the short stretch of beach to retrieve the car together We watched the moonlight shimmer over the vast dark waters; the quiet little town was already fast asleep for the night Sausalito was a great destination for an evening away still being close to Berkeley but also just far enough to escape for a few hours The town’s quaint vibe as well as its great selection of food and shops makes for a great area to stroll aimlessly and pick what suits you Our dinner at The Trident was an all-around great time and I can’t recommend this experience more for a night out Email notifications are only sent once a day We're an independent student-run newspaper and need your support to maintain our coverage Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Marin County — Caltrans is scheduled to perform a sign structure project on Southbound US-101 at Spencer Avenue in Sausalito from Friday Work includes drilling and electrical work as crews will be relocating and reconstructing the sign structure at the Spencer off-ramp The two far-right lanes on Southbound US-101 will be closed during construction hours At least two lanes will be open for traffic KQED Live Events PRX Podcast Garage Events Events Around the Bay Area Member Benefits with KQED Live Videos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events Featured That's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift A houseboat floating off of Sausalito in Richardson Bay. (Ryan Levi/KQED)Off the coast of Sausalito lies one of the nation’s oldest unhoused communities Known as “anchor-outs,” residents live aboard makeshift boats moored in the bay author Joe Kloc immersed himself in their world documenting their struggles and growing tensions with shoreline residents determined to push them out We talk to Kloc about his new book “Lost At Sea: Poverty and Paradise Collide at the Edge of America.” Harper's Magazine - author of “Lost At Sea: Poverty and Paradise Collide at the Edge of America” This adorable seaside area, named one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the world by Travel and Leisure has a cute Mediterranean vibe and is packed with restaurants and shops I've always preferred to ride the Golden Gate Ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito I took a streetcar to the San Francisco Ferry Building a card that can be used for bus and train transportation in the multicounty Bay Area passengers can add money to their Clipper account or purchase a paper ticket through machines on the ferry dock A one-way ride on the ferry costs $8 with Clipper and $14 with a regular paper ticket I arrived at the gate 10 minutes early since it closes one minute before departure I tapped my Clipper card at the fare gate and boarded the vessel The upper deck on the 715-passenger ferry was very windy Tourists are often stunned by the cool San Francisco weather and usually regret not wearing a jacket or long pants and top decks with different indoor and outdoor seating arrangements I know from experience that sitting too close to the edge means I'll probably get wet The ferry offers great views of several landmarks including the San Francisco skyline and Angel Island a processing center historically used for Asian immigrants seeking US citizenship Seeing San Francisco's Bay Bridge was easy as it's fairly close to the Ferry Building The orange Golden Gate Bridge was more difficult to spot because of fog in the area But as the view of homes climbing Sausalito's wooded hills approached The ferry arrived at a dock near the heart of Sausalito I passed dozens of people with bikes waiting to board — the ferry can accommodate bikes on a first-come Biking over the Golden Gate Bridge and then taking the ferry back to San Francisco is a popular activity I also came across two plaques about Cascais and Viña del Mar seaside resort towns in Portugal and Chile which means the California town maintains relationships with these cities to foster cross-cultural relationships and education These small landmarks gave Sausalito a coastal vibe and, having been to Chile and Portugal I also saw mailboxes painted with maritime themes Some restaurants have outdoor seating with waterfront views Though I've been to Sausalito dozens of times, it never gets old. Taking the ferry to the seaside town is simple, and I always enjoy exploring the area I plan to keep taking day trips to Sausalito as the ferry ride is inexpensive and fairly short maybe I'll bring a cap to tuck my hair under The former Tick Tock Tavern space in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood was leased by Saravanan Chandrababu owner of Downtown Cleveland’s Sausalito on Ninth Interior work is due to start soon as an interior demolition plan was approved by the city (Google) A public record filed this week provided the first indication that the space which housed the Tick Tock Tavern in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood has a new lease on life The owner of Downtown Cleveland’s Sausalito on Ninth was notified by the city that his plan to start renovating the recently closed A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed to NEOtrans that Sausalito On Ninth owner Saravanan Chandrababu will take over the vacated space of the Tick Tock Tavern that closed in December bar and party room space is located on the ground floor of a mixed-use building at 11526 Clifton Blvd Chandrababu responded to NEOtrans via e-mail saying that he will make an announcement soon regarding his plans for the restaurant space “I want to announce big with all the details.” Cleveland Building Department Chief Tom Vanover issued a letter to Chandrababu notifying him that his interior non-structural demolition plans submitted the day before were approved 4,400-square-foot space that housed Tick Tock Tavern for generations It is between Papa Nick’s Pizza and Mad Chicken on the ground floor of a century-old building with apartments above (CBRE) “A city-registered contractor may now purchase the permit at Cleveland City Hall “This approval is invalid if work has not commenced within twelve months of the above approval date.” The permit would allow for the removal of the non-structural elements from the referenced first-floor space only There was no dollar amount associated with the proposed work Nor was any information provided as yet regarding the build-out plans for the new establishment Chandrababu has been in expansion mode. In 2023, he opened Sausalito Kirtland at 9270 Chillicothe Rd — an American-fusion restaurant with a banquet facility Sausalito does a big business in catering — something that the Clifton location can offer with its large space The Kirtland establishment expanded from Sausalito On Ninth the downtown restaurant opened in 2018 on the ground floor of the 15-story IMG Building The restaurant’s roots go back more than three decades when it was begun by noted restaurateur Gary Lucarelli who opened Sweetwater’s Cafe on Euclid Avenue It moved to the Galleria at Erieview and changed its name to Sweetwater’s Cafe Sausalito Sausalito On Ninth was celebrating its first anniversary in its new location the IMG Building on East 9th Street in Downtown Cleveland the owner of that building went into foreclosure in a case that was resulted in the property being taken over by it creditors in January of this year (Google) “Now, under the new leadership of Indian immigrant Saravanan ‘Babu’ Chandrababu, a re-envisioned restaurant resides in a beautiful, contemporary glass-front location along bustling East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland under the name, Sausalito on Ninth,” the restaurant’s Web site notes But the IMG Building’s ownership has been unsettled for six years creditors took possession of the 60-year-old building comprised mostly of offices from owner 1360 East Ninth CLE LLC after a long A securitized loan incorporated as a limited liability corporation was awarded a credit bid of $6.63 million in a sheriff’s sale last year Ohio Supreme Court and Cuyahoga County records show 100-year-old building that held the former Tick Tock Tavern since 1937 is Clifton Medical LLC 2024 was only days away from closing after an eight-decade-long run The interior space will be cleared of all non-structural elements and fit-out for its new establishment by skilled restaurateur Saravanan Chandrababu (KJP) NEOtrans broke the story of the Tick Tock Tavern closing decided to retire rather than fight the city’s attempts to deny a renewal of his liquor license His ownership followed his employment there since 1975 working for his cousin Gus Katsaros who bought the establishment in 1972 Tripodis said he found a newspaper article from 1977 which reported that the Tick Tock Tavern was celebrating its 40th anniversary one in August 2021 and a fatal shooting in February 2023 city officials fought Tripodis’ renewal of his liquor license “I’m getting railroaded by the city,” Tripodis said “They made me responsible for what people do after they leave here I hired security but I can have all the security I want and I can’t stop that But I saw the writing on the wall and decided now is a good time to retire.” The future of our Website depends on revenue from our readers Marin County - Caltrans is scheduled to start a tree trimming/removal project on Northbound and Southbound US-101 near the Rodeo Avenue off-ramp in the Marin City and Sausalito area from Monday Southbound US-101 will be addressed on Monday and Tuesday while Northbound US 101 will be addressed from Wednesday to Friday As many as three lanes will be closed at one time The trimming and removal of trees is to keep our roads as safe as possible for our travelers and work will be overseen by a certified arborist working alongside Caltrans The downtown area mirrors the vibe and character of any city or town. It is an excellent first stop when exploring any new destination, usually jam-packed with restaurants, historic buildings, shopping outlets, and entertainment venues. While big cities like Los Angeles offer bright neon lights the overbearing glitz and glamor can be overwhelming the slower pace of smaller towns and their walkable uncrowded streets are perfect for discovering on foot they showcase the Golden State's diverse cultural tapestry with their museums From the rustic Victorian architecture in Nevada City to the magical coastal panoramas in Sausalito here are top California towns with unforgettable Main Streets Placerville is a historic town in El Dorado County with a heritage steeped in gold mining Its rustic downtown offers a unique glimpse of the past using a fair share of landmarks with a vibrant main street dotted with numerous restaurants The Historic Cary House Hotel is an unmissable sight along the avenue sporting old-world architectural elements and boasting a legacy dating back to 1857 which exhibits an array of art forms to support the local creative community When visitors need to grab a bite after hours of exploring the town square Main Street Melters cooks up delicious American fare amidst a vibrant gastronomy scene a glass of sweet-tasting wine at Toogood Cellars is the ideal way to wrap up the itinerary Sausalito sits about 23 minutes from San Francisco separated from the bustling city by the Golden Strait Its downtown area charms first-timers with a cozy waterfront setting and enchanting views of the iconic Golden State Bridge the Bay Model Visitor Center cultivates a family-friendly pursuit where first-timers are amazed by a 3-dimensional hydraulic representation of the San Francisco Bay The Sausalito Boardwalk is a popular escape for lazy strollers in town spoiling them with majestic panoramas of the water and a busy shopping and dining district You can pass by Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib for scrumptious seafood servings Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa is strategically situated on the main thoroughfare and offers guests a luxurious lodging experience While Fort Bragg is a known outdoor paradise with amazing adventures along California's Mendocino coast the small town has a delightful downtown district with a dynamic main street providing a feel for Fort Bragg's storied heritage at the Guests House Museum chronicles the area's logging and railroading history the Sea Glass Museum draws sea glass collectors and artists with the world's highest concentration of colorful sea glass consider heading to Triangle Tattoo & Museum and exploring this funky tattoo shop with curious exhibits about the history of tattoos remember to enjoy tasty area brews at the Pub at North Coast Brewing before moving to the next street Arcata is a beautiful college town in Northern California with an infectious youthful vibrance Its site-rich downtown showcases a seamless blend of history and the arts attracting enthusiasts across the region to the modest yet intimate Arcata Playhouse for quality musical performances the Phillips House Museum offers a vivid look into the past designed in gorgeous Greek Revival architecture and preserving a list of period furnishings and artifacts Arcata is a popular shopping and entertainment destination It has numerous watering holes where you can enjoy a pint of beer with the college students casual shoppers will have a blast sorting through a kaleidoscope of farm goods at the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market Capitola's downtown provides a little bit of everything to excite all its visitors the town square is chock-full of local attractions welcoming historians to explore the area's captivating heritage at the Capitola Historical Museum Providing guests access to over 80 specialty stores at the sprawling Capitola Mall Those visiting with family can take the kids to the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery This remarkable facility excites young souls with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for learning and entertainment use the opportunity to enjoy tasty seafood flavors at Paradise Beach Grille This charming coastal town in the Bay Area is known for its spectacular ocean views and relaxed atmosphere The downtown houses a combination of museums Noteworthy points of interest include M Stark Gallery whose fine arts collection embodies the West Coast's essence Guests can enjoy compelling stage performances by the region's creatives at the Coastal Repertory Theatre a visit to Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen lets you enjoy a unique combination of international flavors before unwinding with a pint of craft beer several green spaces in downtown Half Moon Bay provide a cool space to relax and people-watch Mendocino entices travelers with rich historical heritage Its historic district displays a cluster of Victorian-era homes and structures The Ford House Museum and Visitor Center is an excellent starting point This 19th-century dwelling stores loads of artifacts and archives chronicling the area's past You will also bump into the Kelley House Museum another noteworthy historical landmark from 1861 with a beautiful ocean view art connoisseurs enjoy watching local performers at the Mendocino Theatre Company who present thought-provoking plays and dramas to an excited audience they can admire a lovely selection of pieces by several artists at the Mendocino Art Center Nevada City is a gem in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and one of the most impressively preserved Gold Rush era California towns with unforgettable Main Streets It has a Victorian downtown historic district with a treasure trove of vintage structures and a Mains Street that is always bustling with activity the Nevada City Farmers Market breathes life into the area as local farmers and crafters bring out their assorted merchandise Townsfolk celebrate the arts in Nevada City evident from the several performance venues including Off Broad Street Theatre and Nevada Theatre remember to explore the town's rich mining history at the Firehouse No where artifacts depict significant occurrences between the late 19th and early 20th centuries you can learn about its railroad heritage at the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Laguna Beach introduces visitors to the serene allure of Southern California Strolling down the main thoroughfare is a sightseeing experience and exposes tourists to the beautiful Surf and Sand Resort Laguna Beach The Laguna Art Museum holds a world-class collection with over 35,000 exhibits treating guests to an absorbing cultural experience in a state-of-the-art facility Those who prefer performance art find pleasure in watching presentations at the Laguna Playhouse ranging from dramas and musicals to comedy shows downtown Laguna Beach comes to its own during the annual Sawdust Art Festival as more than 200 artists take over the district Palm Springs is a delightful oasis in the Sonoran Desert of Southern California with Palm Canyon Drive forming the district's core and features a string of vintage boutiques The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum showcases local heritage using exhibits and classes while the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center offers educational programs exploring the architectural field Historians looking for a deep dive into Palm Springs' past will find invaluable resources at the Palm Springs Historical Society as nature lovers learn about different desert flora while inspecting the unique plant collection at the Moorten Botanical Garden Solvang's unmatched charm rests in its captivating Scandinavian heritage and gorgeous architecture The walkable downtown district houses a lovely mix of attractions This includes the California Nature Art Museum which stores beautiful art centered around nature The Main Street also displays a collection of historical landmarks and guests browse valuable exhibits chronicling the life and legacy of legendary Swiss author Hans Christian Andersen The Old Mission Santa Ines is a must-visit in Solvang and vividly depicts how the community grew around the early 18th-century Spanish mission take advantage of a fun cultural experience by savoring delectable Danish treats at Solvang Restaurant Many visitors to Sonoma come for its tasty wines and deep history both of which can be experienced in the historic downtown district pop into WALT Wines for award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs movie enthusiasts can enjoy the latest flicks at Sebastiani Theatre The region's arts community resides at the Sonoma Art Museum where interested parties can inspect contemporary pieces by nationally and internationally recognized artists remember to visit the Sonoma State Historic Park to see how the community began with the founding of a Franciscan mission in 1832 The above California towns with unforgettable Main Streets uniquely showcase the unmatched diversity across the vast territory of the Golden State From the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada to the picturesque shoreline of the Pacific Ocean each location has something unique to offer newcomers They invite you to explore and discover not-so-hidden gems along their downtown streets whether through admiring California Gold Rush relics in Nevada City or inspecting intimate art pieces in Laguna Beach photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com $320.00 donatedin the past month If you'd like to help with maintaining or developing the website, contact us Publish your stories and upcoming events on Indybay Marin Mommies presents a sponsored shout-out from Call of the Sea features a week of adventuring on boats large and small Campers sail and learn about teamwork and seamanship on the 82-foot schooner Seaward Their playground is San Francisco Bay and the grounds of the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito a day’s activities may include: making model boats or flags studying science by observing marine life in the water and under the pier With a ratio of one counselor to 6 campers personal attention ensuring they are involved and able to participate in activities at the level they are comfortable with One parent said “The staff were beyond thoughtful always going the extra mile to make sure that the children were comfortable and happy.” Learn more and register at www.callofthesea SponsorsPromote your business here Inside a delightfully funky and bohemian space for a fashionista It’s hard to style anything—whether it be an outfit or an interior—to look effortlessly “undone.” It definitely requires a deft eye, and designer Kress Jack was able to pull it off in this Sausalito bungalow The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 1951 by renowned local architect Charles Warren Callister, who was known for his handcrafted aesthetic and high-level design of single-family homes and community developments. When the homeowners, empty-nesters and creatives Paula Williams and her husband they were sold on the fact that it felt like a cross between a boat and a treehouse with its water and woodsy views and had three different kinds of wood that was mismatched and faded The bathrooms were very dated and the carpet was worn it needed a major facelift adding color and light while still respecting the original lines crazy angles and the integrity of the house,” Kress says “We didn’t want to cover up any of the windows—no window coverings in any rooms except media room There were so many angles that everything we brought in had to be custom-designed to fit in the rooms.” Paula wanted the house to be one they would be able to share with their family for years to come “In our first meeting they were both very adamant that we kept things casual—they would be barefoot most of the time and wanted to be able to plop on anything without worrying about ruining it,” Kress says “They wanted their home to be inviting for them and also for their big family (three daughters and their friends) so no precious fabrics or expensive rugs.” The two upper levels of the home were designed to represent the couple’s design tastes and preferences. But by the time Kress and team (which included builders from Buildrite Bay Area) were ready to tackle the downstairs level Paula wanted to create a private sanctuary that she could claim for herself while leaving the top floors for her three daughters when they visited “I really wanted her to keep this level pretty neutral and light “Now the all-white space is her favorite space in the house—she loves how calm it is!” Paula’s closet is a total dream—it was made to feel like a high-end boutique where she could see everything and didn’t have to dig around “I wanted to keep the palette pretty clean with gorgeous textured brass hardware reminiscent of her Brutalist jewelry collection,” Kress explains “We made sure to include open shelving for her hats and bits and bobs but everything else stayed behind glass doors The black foam ceiling light is a homage to the sculptural hats she is known for sporting to pretty much any occasion.” The common areas of the home also have the same relaxed, cool, and stylish feel. The kitchen has a custom island designed by craftsman John Hull that adds a bit of glam to the space with its corrugated metal based The existing cabinets were painted a bright blue and lucite hardware was installed for more glamour The media room is painted a dark and moody rich green to add some edge and color It was important to add plenty of seating in the media room but the sectional had to be built-in because of the crazy angles in the space The finished design is unique and eclectic with fun surprises and details at every turn from the eye-catching staircase to the metal kitchen island to the lush fireplace and so much more delivered straight to your door every quarter Copyright ©2025 S Media International Corporation. SUNSET is a registered trademark of S Media International Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy SUNSET may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Offers may be subject to change without notice A bright and homey houseboat is a snug love nest for a Bay Area designer and her infant daughter And she wanted the proximity of suburban living without any of its inherent blandness I wanted to try to buy a houseboat,” she says Friedmann hadn’t thought much about the famous floating communities that fill the snug harbors around Sausalito since she visited a friend from graduate school who lived in one over two decades ago But when she saw a listing for a dated floating home in a quirky neighborhood on the Bay she knew instantly that she’d found her place “This is literally Where the Sidewalk Ends It’s a very tight-knit group of people of all ages Transitioning from a traditional, somewhat masculine house that she’d always occupied with a partner or a roommate to a four-level, 1,400-square-foot boat with her little girl, Goldie, required a comprehensive purge “I got rid of almost everything except for art and a few beloved collectibles, and it felt so good,” she says. “When I design things for my clients, I think about where they’re coming from and where they’re going to. For me, I wanted to come into the light in a bright, feminine Friedmann christened the boat Moonstone and began anew with a light neutral palette and inviting textures and a mid-century rocking chair for Goldie’s room that she can re-sell when Goldie outgrows it which is outfitted primarily in consignment store finds and collected textiles with pops of primary colors “Vintage isn’t for everyone but I love how it allows me to live with pieces for a period of time and sell them when I’m ready to switch it out It’s better for the wallet and the landfill,” she says “We’re all just trying to be the best version of ourselves and I think of living spaces in the same way Everything in it should be beautiful and functional,” she says invest in custom built-ins to make the most of tight quarters “The downstairs guest room was just a tiny rectangle with popcorn walls and I built a daybed with deep drawers and floor-to-ceiling storage My niece calls it the mermaid cave,” she says Friedmann completed the renovation in 2022 and Goldie was born a little less than a year later The little family has been embraced by the hardy characters that choose to live right alongside the elements “strange clanking noises against the hull” at night a dampness that can seep into towels and sheets and fierce storms whipping around wind and rain Friedmann acknowledges that the lifestyle can be surprisingly rugged and not the most obvious choice for a single mom There are times where there will be a storm overnight and I’ll see my neighbors in the parking lot and you can tell that no one’s had any sleep It definitely feels like you’re at sea,” she says “But I love being impacted by the elements and not just tucked away in a neat little box.” She perceives the changing tides and seasons differently in her new home, and the connection she feels to nature, especially when she takes out her secondhand kayak for a paddle Goldie has won plenty of dockside admirers who love watching her grow and delight in the wonders of life in and around the water And Friedmann has proven to herself that if she can baby-proof a boat “I’ve done a few different jobs on boats since I moved in helping pick out floor tile for one and doing some light redecorating for another I found that a lot of the trades don’t want to work on houseboats so I know people who are willing to do that now which helps,” she says of her new-found expertise both the beauty and the experience,” she says “And you have to just accept that everything is going to get a little salty.” Offers may be subject to change without notice.