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About Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate

Cavallo Point, at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, just minutes from San Francisco or Sausalito, offers an exceptional range of accommodations, amenities, and experiences - plus stunning city, Bay, and Bridge views. Set within Golden Gate National Parks at historic Fort Baker, the lodge presents unmatched opportunities to discover nature, the city, and all the Bay Area has to offer.

Emphasizing sustainability, the lodge provides meticulously renovated historic officers' quarters and new contemporary rooms and suites. The premiere Healing Arts Center & Spa features relaxing massage and spa treatments, Tea Bar, and diverse healing arts services. Named by Travel+Leisure as one of America's 10 New Landmarks, the lodge also offers a Michelin-star restaurant, Cooking School, hiking, yoga, and myriad other activities. An extraordinary experience for all — "Nature, Nurture, Culture, and Adventure."

Location

Address

601 Murray Circle
Sausalito, California ,
94965
United States

Call: 888-651-2003

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Highlights

  • Business Type
  • Day Spa
  • Luxury Spa
  • Medical Getaway Spa
  • Resort/Hotel Spa
  • More
  • Golden Gate National Park location
  • Spa emphasizes organic, sustainable practices
  • Structured arts and well-being programs

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Nestled among the cypress, the Healing Arts Center & Spa revitalizes guests and their connection with nature. The peaceful, 11,000 square-foot retreat offers oversized windows welcoming sunlight and Bay views. There are 11 treatment rooms, two consultation rooms, lounge with library and fireplace, and Tea Bar. The tranquil outdoor space features a heated basking pool, lounge chairs, and garden area to relax in the sun. Women's and men's locker rooms feature eucalyptus steam rooms and outdoor whirlpools.

Incorporating ancient practices, all massages, body treatments, and soothing baths feature herbs, essential oils, or wild-crafted ingredients and other products from the earth, blended exclusively for Cavallo Point. Healing arts services add another dimension, with consultations in energy work, acupuncture, nutrition, and more.

The spa ranked in the top five in the BEST Day Spa and BEST Massage categories of the 2011 San Francisco BayList Awards.

Treatment OfferingsView business treatment menu

  • Complementary Alternative
  • Acupuncture
  • Massages
  • Cranio Sacral Massage
  • Four Hands
  • Hot Stone
  • Prenatal/Postnatal
  • Scalp
  • Thai
  • Facials
  • Acne/Deep Cleansing
  • Exfoliating
  • Men's
  • Body Scrubs
  • Salt Scrub
  • Body Wraps
  • Herbal Wrap
  • Mud
  • Water Treatments
  • Hydrotherapy
Rooms & Dining

Green and sustainable, Cavallo Point offers two distinct types of lodging. Set against the Marin Headlands, the 68 rooms in cozy, historic officers' quarters feature original crown molding, hardwood floors, and spacious shared porches. Artfully reflecting 21st-century design and the surrounding natural beauty, the 74 contemporary rooms and suites feature bamboo furnishings, high ceilings, and expansive windows — many with exceptional views. Accommodations offer every modern comfort and amenity, including fireplaces, spacious bathrooms, original artwork, and complimentary WiFi.

Cavallo Point satisfies the most epicurean of visitors, with an exceptional menu, stellar wines, and stunning setting. Awarded a 2009 Michelin star, the lodge's signature restaurant Murray Circle celebrates Bay Area cuisine, showcasing the seasonal bounty of local and organic farms, ranches, and culinary artisans; the restaurant also won first place in the 2011 San Francisco BayList Awards in the BEST California cuisine category. Farley Bar offers casual food, spirits, and fun. The Tea Bar provides a light menu, snacks, teas, and healthy tonics. Dining is complemented by one of California's most extensive wine cellar with 13,000 bottles. All cuisine is directed by Executive Chef Joseph Humphrey.

Offerings

  • Rooms
  • 142Rooms
  • Food Options
  • Organic
  • Portion Control
  • Serves Alcohol
  • Vegetarian
Activities

Cavallo Point offers 1/2-day to multi-day workshops and programs in Adventure & Well-being, Creative Arts, and Culinary Arts. Diverse options include fitness camp, meditation, guided tours of San Francisco museums and galleries, and hands-on cooking classes in the Cooking School.

An on-site fitness center offers personal training. Complimentary yoga, meditation, or Pilates mat classes are held daily in historic Mission Blue Chapel. Guided hikes and tours around the property are frequent. Families have myriad options nearby for fun.

Just steps from the lodge, more than 80,000 acres of lush parkland offer enjoyable hiking and biking along Golden Gate National Recreation Area trails. Guests can bike across the Golden Gate Bridge and along San Francisco's waterfront, or make a splash sailing, windsurfing, fishing, and kayaking — some of many water sports available nearby. The celebrated wine country of Napa and Sonoma are just a short drive.

Offerings

  • Fitness & Activities
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Yoga Classes
  • Facilities & Amenities
  • Concierge
  • Locker Room
  • Restaurant
  • Retail Store
  • Robes Provided
  • Slippers Provided
  • Steam Room
  • Toiletries Available

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ByDawnS | May 18, 2011
Had a nice afternoon here and enjoyed the lovely serene environment. Bonus, the salad I had from the Tea Bar was really good! I had a very nice facial and know I'll be back for another visit.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety3 out of 5
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Serenity Available
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ByCarlaR | September 28, 2010
This spa is a gem. I loved the connection to nature. What's unique is the outdoor, coed meditation pool--a swimming-pool sized pool kept at 100 degrees for standing/sitting and peaceful relaxing. It's surrounded by a garden with siting area and a firepit that is beautiful at night. The lounge indoors (coed) is bright and airy, with windows facing the private garden. The spa food is limited but the service was amazing throughout the whole spa. Amy and Aht were wonderful. I never tried the fitness facility, so I can't rate it. The resort, Cavallo Point, is a little odd because it is a refurbished military base, and to me it still looks like a military base. But this spa is just wonderful, and it's just right over the Golden Gate bridge! I found true serenity there after spending the day soaking, drinking tea quietly, eating lunch brought to me in the lounge, and having a remarkable head, hand, and foot massage by Gail.
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality5 out of 5
Service Variety4 out of 5
Spa Facilities5 out of 5
Fitness Facilities0 out of 5
Very Relaxing afternoon
191 of 354 People Found This Review Helpful
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ByKatherineA | January 18, 2010
I visited Cavallo Point this past weekend for my sister-in-law's birthday. It was a raining afternoon but that only added to the wonderful experience. The outdoor soak pool was enjoyable and the surrounds were beautiful. I had a great massage and afterwards sat by the fire in the lounge area. After the spa, we had a very tasty brunch. Perfect getaway for an afternoon!
Would you visit again? Yes
Service Quality4 out of 5
Service Variety3 out of 5
Spa Facilities4 out of 5
Fitness Facilities0 out of 5
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Travel Information

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 30 minutes by car; Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC) are about 60 minutes by car.
    • Transfers to Cavallo Point from SFO are available via the Marin Airporter bus.
    • San Francisco is easily accessible by car, bus, or ferry. The lodge offers complimentary shuttle service to/from the Sausalito ferry.
    • Near Sausalito, a 10-minute drive to San Francisco shopping & sights. A short drive from Napa Valley. Part of Golden Gate National Parks, near Muir Woods & Alcatraz.
    • Pets are welcome in some first-floor guestrooms for an extra fee.
    • Valet parking is complimentary for day-spa guests.
    • San Francisco's Mediterranean climate offers mild temperatures year-round and many sunny days. Average high temperatures from May - October reach about 65⁰-70⁰ F (18⁰-21⁰ C). November - April can be rainy, with temperatures about 55⁰-65⁰ F (13⁰-18⁰ C).

Address & Contact Info

For more information call 888-651-2003 or visit www.cavallopoint.com