Getting around by boat and ferry Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

For over 40 years, Blue & Gold Fleet has been offering shuttles to Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island... and fabulous cruises: a one-hour tour around San Francisco Bay, a 1h30"Escape from the rock cruise" passing Alcatraz, and even a sunset package (depending on the season). Enjoy the bay's finest scenery, the city's fascinating skyline and watch out for the sea lions: they're right around the corner! The audioguide, available in 9 languages, will guide you through the city's many monuments and history.

The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company is a private ferry service, which connects the Tiburon Ferry Terminal to the Ayala Cove Ferry Terminal on Angel Island. The ferry runs every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. It takes 12 minutes to get there. There are two to four rotations per day depending on the day and the season. For the record, the company has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959. Originally, founder Samuel McDonogh made his living hunting ducks and geese on McDonogh Island in Petaluma.

The San Francisco Bay Ferry is a public passenger transportation system, allowing travel on large ferries to more than 12 terminals in San Francisco and its Bay Area: Alameda, Oakland, Mare Island, Richmond, South San Francisco, Vallejo, among others. Cheap and convenient, the shuttle boats have a capacity of 220 to 450 passengers and offer free wifi access. Prepare your tour in advance, go to Pier 41, pay your ticket, get on board... and enjoy! More details on the website.

From San Francisco, board these large ferries to the destination of your choice: Larkspur, Sausalito, Tiburon or Angel Island. Inside or outside these comfortable boats, enjoy the full view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz or the San Francisco skyline. Ferries operate every day of the year, with departures ranging from 15 to 120 minutes depending on the day of the week and the season. Bicycles and pets are welcome. For detailed information, visit the website.

Recommended by the National Park Service, this organization offers boat trips to the park's islands. Santa Cruz Island and Anacapa Island are served year-round, while seasonal trips are offered to the other three islands, generally between April and November. Remember to book in advance, as boats fill up quickly and some islands are only served a few times a week or month. All departures are from the port of Ventura. In Santa Cruz, there are two options: get off at Scorpion Cove or Prisoners Harbor.

Every day, Flagship ferries leave Broadway Pier for Coronado about every hour - and vice versa. While it's entirely possible to get to this charming little island town by road - via Coronado Bridge - the ride is particularly pleasant on the water. Allow about 15 minutes and don't forget your sunscreen and a jacket. Also, note that bicycles are allowed on board at no extra charge. You can also rent one upon arrival.