Larkspur in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Golden Gate Ferry

A Wonderful Way to Cross the Bay

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2020

1. Golden Gate Ferry Marker

Inscription.
FERRIES ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY

Dating back to the 1850s, ferry service provided a vital link between Marin County and San Francisco. This changed in 1937 when the Golden Gate Bridge opened and ferry service gradually declined. Between 1941 and 1970, driving across the Golden Gate Bridge was the only way to travel directly between Marin County and San Francisco.

GOLDEN GATE FERRY IS BORN

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 was placed into service between Larkspur and San Francisco. The remaining Spaulding vessels were added into service in 1977.

Larkspur Ferry expanded services with the launch of four high-speed catamarans in 1998, 2001, 2009, and 2010. This offered customers new commute options, including more frequent trips, better departure times, faster crossings, and high-speed backup service.

Today, two million customers use Golden Gate Ferry annually to travel between Marin County and San Francisco, once again establishing ferry service as a vital transportation link to Bay Area residents.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1970.

Location. 37° 56.683′ N, 122° 30.525′ W. Marker is in Larkspur, California, in Marin County. It can be reached from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Larkspur CA 94939, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sir Francis Drake (here, next to this marker); The Golden Hind (here, next to this marker); Green Brae Brick Kiln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenbrae Brickyard Superintendent's Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Golden Gate Ferry Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 21, 2020

2. Golden Gate Ferry Marker - wide view

The marker is the leftmost of the three visible here, mounted on the wall on the left side of the Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

(approx. 1.6 miles away); Mission San Rafael Arcangel (approx. 2.3 miles away); Marin (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Mission San Rafael Arcangel (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Larkspur.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.