Sausalito travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sausalito

With a population of 7,061, Sausalito is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sausalito to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sausalito

If you’re looking for affordable options, Murray Circle - Cavallo Point (602 Murray Cir) and Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib (1200 Bridgeway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ditas (562 Bridgeway) and The Red Window (500 Columbus Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sausalito.

When to visit Sausalito

Sausalito in June
Estimated package price
$747
2 travelers
Flight to Sausalito
3 nights at hotel
Sausalito in June
Estimated package price
$747
2 travelers
Flight to Sausalito
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Sausalito

Plane

Although Sausalito doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 28 km from Sausalito. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sausalito. The train journey from Sausalito to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 10 km from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sausalito using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Sausalito takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Sausalito doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 28 km from Sausalito. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sausalito. The train journey from Sausalito to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 10 km from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sausalito using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Sausalito takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Sausalito

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $794 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sausalito

Most booked hotels in Sausalito

Cavallo Point
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 125 reviews)
$503+
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3349 reviews)
$146+
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown Soma
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3925 reviews)
$189+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 389 reviews)
$336+
The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 191 reviews)
$264+
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12127 reviews)
$196+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sausalito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sausalito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.