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 July
Estimated hotel price
$297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sausalito in July
Estimated hotel price
$297
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. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 21m.

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. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 21m.

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

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $749 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 (9.5, 300 reviews)
$501+
Grand Hyatt At Sfo
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1287 reviews)
$320+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 692 reviews)
$342+
The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 269 reviews)
$251+
Chancellor Hotel On Union Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 6059 reviews)
$119+
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 11319 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.