The Trident

The Trident on the Sausalito waterfront occupies a turn-of-the-century landmark built in 1898 for the San Francisco Yacht Club, then the social hub of Sausalito for yacht races, regattas, and gala parties. After the Yacht Club moved in 1927, the building passed through several uses, including a jazz club called the Yacht Dock. In 1960, the Kingston Trio bought the Yacht Dock and kept that name until about 1966, when the venue was transformed into The Trident, a musical entertainment venue, natural foods restaurant, and gathering place shaped by a 1960s philosophy of positive energy, organic food, and a living, growing, stimulating atmosphere. As the Beat Generation gave way to the hippie movement, The Trident became known for its laid-back vibe, healthy organic cuisine, artistic decor, views, and famous patrons, including Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Joan Baez, Clint Eastwood, Bill Cosby, the Smothers Brothers, and Bill Graham, who hosted parties there for the Rolling Stones during their two Bay Area concerts in the 1970s. In 1971, Woody Allen filmed a scene there for Play it Again Sam. The Trident closed in 1980 and became Horizons, then later returned to The Trident, retaining its original 1960s decor and continuing its emphasis on local, organic, and sustainably produced ingredients.

Sausalito, California · United States