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The 19th Annual Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour & Competition
It’s a beloved holiday tradition drawing thousands of visitors and families each year! The 19th Annual Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour & Competition transforms Sausalito into a festive wonderland of dazzling confection-creations, sparkling window displays, and seasonal cheer.
This year’s tour features imaginative entries crafted around four vibrant themes — Storybook Tales, Salty Sausalito, Cultural Celebration, and Sea Life Adventures.
Visitors help pick the winner too: in recent years more than 1,000 votes have been cast for the People’s Choice Award alone.
New for 2025! We’re excited to introduce the inaugural Holiday Cocktail Competition! Participating bars and restaurants will vie for top honors by creating their own festive signature cocktails. Enjoy seasonal sips, vote for your favorites, and pair them with holiday-themed gingerbread wonder.
Explore Sausalito — stroll downtown, Bridgeway, Caledonia Street, “Old Town,” and the north end — admire the artistry, enjoy special offers from merchants and restaurants, and soak up the holiday spirit.
Come for the houses, stay for the fun, the flavors, and the community magic!
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We are thrilled to announce that the City-wide Mailer has been sent to all residents and businesses in Sausalito! This mailer highlights the upcoming Tour, brought to you in collaboration with our wonderful partner, Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation.The Foundation organizes a variety of beloved Winterfest events, including:
• The Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks
• The Jingle Bell 5K Run and Kidz Run benefiting Dipsea Kidz
• NEW Jingle Bell Paws (Bring your 4 legged friend!)
• The Pancake BreakfastDid you know the spectacular Fireworks display is fully funded by the Foundation through fundraising efforts, as well as generous contributions from businesses and community members.
Help Keep the Magic Alive!
Your support makes these cherished traditions possible. Please consider making a donation today to ensure the festivities continue to light up our community. Your generosity and participation in making Winterfest unforgettable! -
Ring in the Holidays with Sausalito's Gingerbread House Tour – PJ Bremier, Marin IJ 12/7/24
It’s not visions of sugarplums that are dancing in the heads of more than 25 talented local bakers this month.Instead, it’s gingerbread, and all the enchanting images of classic fairy-tale characters, Sausalito’s maritime and waterfront history, holiday traditions from around the globe or undersea marine life that they will soon whip up in a gingerbread format.
Those are the four themes that visitors will get to see in the 29 decorated houses that will be on display during Sausalito’s 18th annual Gingerbread House Tour and Competition from Dec. 8 through 31.
And, of course, for each baker, there’s always the tantalizing hope that one of them will take home the desirable People’s Choice Award. Read more>>
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Holiday Escape to Sausalito—Feel like you’re far away in nearby waterside town
Craving an escape from the holiday hoopla — the hustle, the bustle, the endless to-do lists? Just over the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito may just be the most charming village on San Francisco Bay, and the perfect destination for a holiday day trip, winter weekend jaunt or destination for out-of-town guests. Continue reading>>
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Their Staycation plan included a "Stay and Shop" spotlight on fantastic local retailers likeAmour Vert, Sausalito Books by the Bay and Waterfront Wonders.
Everyone was invited to experience the beauty of our city during the holiday season by indulging in a stay at The Inn Above Tide and Casa Madrona Hotel, exploring the Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour, and taking in the stunning sights during the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade. Read the article>>
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The Marin IJ Feature: Holiday Magic
The article, written by PJ Bremier, highlights the 28 houses on display, each one too sweet to taste! We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our wonderful participants who have made this year's tour a huge success. Don't forget, the tour will continue until December 31, so be sure to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. Thank you to the Marin IJ for helping us share the magic of the holiday season with the community. Read the article>>
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2024 Winners
Peoples Choice 2025
Cultural Celebration
Sausalito Optometry
Judges’ Choice 2024 Awards
Storybook Tales
1st: Soxalito
2nd: Heath Ceramics
3rd: Dynamic Energy CrystalsCultural Celebration
1st: Sausalito Optometry
2nd: Poggio Trattoria
3rd: CopitaSea Life Adventure
1st: Suzette Café & Bistro
2nd: Hook House
3rd: Love MarinSalty Sausalito
1st: Amour Vert
2nd: Salito's Crab House
3rd: Le GarageArchitecturally Authentic (Judges Category)
1st: Tyreus Design Studio
2nd: J. Roland Salon -
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Questions? Contact us!
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