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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sausalito to see all of its attractions.

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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 17 miles 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 7 miles 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 17 miles 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 7 miles 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 (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (965 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,227 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $666 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 (9.3, 312 reviews)
$539+
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The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 279 reviews)
$271+
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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 693 reviews)
$290+
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Hotel Sausalito
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 551 reviews)
$299+
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Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2002 reviews)
$337+
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 11994 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sausalito, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sausalito, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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