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 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 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 6 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 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 6 miles from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Sausalito

Airlines serving Sausalito

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,129 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $676 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, 299 reviews)
$470+
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1794 reviews)
$122+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 693 reviews)
$275+
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7990 reviews)
$150+
Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2004 reviews)
$274+
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4097 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $22 per day, on average, or $45 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 162% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $22 per day, on average, or $45 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 162% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.