Golden Gate Ferry

Ferry service on San Francisco Bay dated back to the 1850s and provided a vital link between Marin County and San Francisco until the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937 and ferry service gradually declined. Between 1941 and 1970, driving across the Golden Gate Bridge was the only direct way to travel between Marin County and San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District began operating ferry service between Sausalito and San Francisco in August 1970. In December 1976, the Larkspur Ferry Terminal opened and the first of three new Spaulding vessels entered service between Larkspur and San Francisco, with the remaining Spaulding vessels added in 1977. Larkspur Ferry expanded service with four high-speed catamarans launched in 1998, 2001, 2009, and 2010, offering more frequent trips, better departure times, faster crossings, and high-speed backup service. Today, two million customers travel annually between Marin County and San Francisco, restoring ferry service as a vital transportation link for Bay Area residents.

Larkspur, California · United States