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.
Activities & attractions in Sausalito
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
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 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 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 10 km from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Sausalito using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Sausalito takes 201 km and will cost you around $19. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 426 km.
Airlines serving Sausalito
Where to stay in Sausalito
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $763 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sausalito
Most booked hotels in Sausalito
Renting a car in Sausalito
Renting a car in Sausalito costs $62 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 $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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.