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 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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

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 Turo and Avis, 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 42m.

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 Turo and Avis, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Sausalito

Airlines serving Sausalito

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $729 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 (9.4, 298 reviews)
$430+
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1810 reviews)
$150+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 692 reviews)
$292+
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 8014 reviews)
$142+
Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2013 reviews)
$299+
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4120 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.