Welcome to Sausalito Sister Cities

60 Years of Educational and Cultural Exchange

For over sixty years, the Sausalito Sister Cities programs have been enhancing international relationships through educational and cultural exchange, fostering peace and international understanding through global people-to-people programs.

Featured Events

Now accepting applications. Families interested in hosting visiting Japanese students should apply here.

Fado at The Pines

May 17 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

A Night of Fado at The Pines: An Intimate Concert with Mariana Arroja Trio Purchase event tickets here.

Viña del Mar, Chile

Est: 1960, Re-established: 2011

The purpose and mission of the Viña del Mar Sausalito Sister City Program is to promote a cross-cultural and economic exchange between the two cities.

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Sakaide, Japan

Est. 1988

Over 450 high school students have participated in this Japan – American exchange, learning leadership development, cultural and community exposure and a keen global understanding.

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Cascais, Portugal

Est. 2013

This youth sailing exchange program fosters multi-cultural and education exchange between American and Portuguese youth. In 2015, the first year of this exchange saw Sausalito host six sailors from Cascais.

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2021 Award
Sister Cities International Award for Innovation in Business, Trade, and Professional Exchange
For Cities with a Population of Less than 25,000
2016 Award
Sister Cities International
Best Overall Sister City Award
For Cities with a Population of Less than 25,000

Discover the Sausalito Sister Cities

Learn more about Sausalito and our Sister Cities through our new video series.

In partnership with our Sister Cities and local leaders, we have published videos of our ongoing Zoom calls supporting women entrepreneurs in Viña del Mar, Chile.

We have also created several “digital exchanges” to show local activities and landmarks places that visitors may enjoy in Sausalito and Sakaide, Japan.