SAUSALITO, Calif. - The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than world-famous Sausalito, whose entire bay fronting shoreline is highly vulnerable.

The latest study, as reported by the Marin Independent Journal , underscores that the tiny enclave must act but will have to figure out precisely how to do that. Because Sausalito juts well out into the Bay, the miles-long distance across the Bay allows waves to build up when stormy winds are high.

‘Most beautiful coastal town’

Travel & Leisure magazine ranks Sausalito as California's most beautiful coastal town and the 16th most beautiful coastal town in the world.

It is a key asset to Bay Area tourism.

"San Francisco, Sausalito – it's synonymous. When you visit San Francisco you go to Sausa

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