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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

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

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,633 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,279 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,716 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $648 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, 314 reviews)
$547+
The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 279 reviews)
$277+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 694 reviews)
$282+
Hotel Sausalito
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 553 reviews)
$292+
Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1998 reviews)
$374+
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 12097 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $55 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 $55 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sausalito, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.