





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
đ€"definitely nerdy â but also impressive" (Nomad)
âWWII shipbuilding history in the lobby
đfull tide cycle runs in 14 minutes
Bay Model Visitor Center
SausalitoOpens Friday at 9:00 AM






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
đ€"definitely nerdy â but also impressive" (Nomad)
âWWII shipbuilding history in the lobby
đfull tide cycle runs in 14 minutes