 | Al Sybrian's Sea Lion sculpture has guarded the Sausalito waterfront since 1966. In January, 2004, the sculpture fell from its anchor and was damaged. Three months later, it was repaired to again resume its watch. During low tide you can go out to the Lion, but you will not find the cache there.
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This site is also near the location for the original Hearst Castle. Hearst wanted to build his castle with a private bridge to the bay. When the city officials objected to his plans, Hearst stormed out of town leaving the foundation behind -- a remnant of a magnetic personality and the rock of authority. For a long time, the columns could be seen across the street, but they may have fallen victim to progress.
Even though Sausalito can be busy, I have always found free parking across the street or close by around 2d and North streets. However, this area can be a popular place since it is a natural destination along the waterfront.
The answer to this question may guide you to the cache location: how are certain users required to keep the area clean?
The easiest way to find the cache may be to sit down on a likely rock -- enjoy the view of the Lion and Bay from across the trail. The cache may be right at hand. There is no need to be looking deep in crevices, getting wet, or scrambling about in odd poses in front of tourists. You can find it without calling undue attention to yourself.
Please rememember that the cache is not in view (unless you have ignored the advice above and enjoy contortions). You will not see it until after you have touched it, even though it is close to the walk way. It is not a film canister and there is no need to disturb the flowers or any living thing. It is not touching the ground itself or jammed between rocks. It is not touching cement. You do not have to lift or remove anything and it is not disguised or placed in another object. You do not have to reach far into the dark. Gentleness will get you further than force.
If you cannot find it right away after answering the question, put away your GPSr and think about this description.
The cache was originally called Lion's Roar, but I changed its name because it increasingly was being described by all the things that it is not. And the micro may not roar as much as it requires intuition. It is simply there. My apologies to Robert Pirsig.
Please take care in replacing the cache to make sure that it remains secure and is in the exact place that you found it. Bring a pen for the log or use the small pencil in the cache. There is no room for trade items.