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Bay Model Visitor Center

Sausalito

Step into a 1.5-acre working hydraulic model where tides rush through the Golden Gate in just 14 minutes. This free engineering marvel brings the San Francisco Bay and Delta to life with real water, currents, and interactive exhibits that make complex ecosystems surprisingly accessible.

Engineering marvel
Free admission
Interactive exhibits
Kid-friendly

Tips

đŸ€“"definitely nerdy — but also impressive" (Nomad)
⚓WWII shipbuilding history in the lobby
🌊full tide cycle runs in 14 minutes

Bay Model Visitor Center

2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA