Welcome to Sausalito Sister Cities, Inc.

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.

Viña del Mar, Chile

Est: 1960, Re-established: 2011

Teaching business skills to entrepreneurial women in Viña del Mar through exchange. Since 2011, we have impacted over 40 women small business owners in Chile.

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.

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.

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.

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Amazon will donate 0.5% from your eligible purchases to Sausalito Sister Cities, and there’s no additional cost to you.

Do you shop on Amazon.com?

Visit smile.amazon.com and select us as your charity.

Amazon will donate 0.5% from your eligible purchases to Sausalito Sister Cities, and there’s no additional cost to you.