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.

Where to Eat in Sausalito

If you’re looking for affordable options, Murray Circle - Cavallo Point (602 Murray Cir) and Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib (1200 Bridgeway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ditas (562 Bridgeway) 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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sausalito. The train journey from Sausalito to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sausalito, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Sausalito takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sausalito. The train journey from Sausalito to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sausalito, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Sausalito takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Sausalito

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $759 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, 125 reviews)
$517+
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3342 reviews)
$146+
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown Soma
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3922 reviews)
$194+
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 392 reviews)
$340+
The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 190 reviews)
$277+
Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12113 reviews)
$198+

Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $63 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sausalito is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.