Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Sausalito deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Sausalito

If you’re looking for affordable options, Poggio (777 Bridgeway) and Scoma's Sausalito (588 Bridgeway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Copra (1700 Fillmore St) and The Red Window (500 Columbus Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sausalito.

When to visit Sausalito

Sausalito in May
Estimated hotel price
$265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sausalito in May
Estimated hotel price
$265
1 night at 3-star 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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 km from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 km from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Sausalito

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (8,104 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,424 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,899 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,857 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,467 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $285 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $807 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sausalito

Most booked hotels in Sausalito

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Cavallo Point
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 301 reviews)
$513+
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The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (9, 270 reviews)
$285+
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citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1982 reviews)
$148+
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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 692 reviews)
$372+
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Hotel Sausalito
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 530 reviews)
$275+
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 11581 reviews)
$206+
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Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Full-size (Honda Odyssey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Full-size (Honda Odyssey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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