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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
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ADDRESS
601 Murray Circle
Sausalito, CA 94965
United States
Phone: 888-651-2003
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Services
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.
Facials
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Acne/Deep Cleansing
Anti Oxidant Facials
Back Facial
Collagen Facial
Exfoliating
Men's
Oxygen
Preventive
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Addiction Therapy
Nutrition Consultation or Therapy
Fitness & Activities
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Yoga Classes
Facilities & Amenities
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Concierge
Locker Room
Restaurant
Retail Store
Robes Provided
Slippers Provided
Steam Room
Toiletries Available
Massages
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Aromatherapy
Couples
Cranio Sacral Massage
Four Hands
Hand/Foot
Hot Stone
Prenatal/Postnatal
Scalp
Swedish
Thai
Other
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Acupuncture
Cupping
Nutrition Consultation
Body Wraps
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Herbal Wrap
Mud
Water Treatments
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Hydrotherapy
Body Scrubs
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Salt Scrub
Complimentary and Alternative
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Acupuncture
Nutrition Therapy
Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate
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Beautiful locationBy DawnS | May 18, 2011
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Serenity AvailableBy CarlaR | September 28, 2010
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Very Relaxing afternoonBy KatherineA | January 18, 2010
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Location & Hours
Business Address
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Cavallo Point - the Lodge at the Golden Gate
601 Murray Circle
Sausalito, CA 94965
United States
Phone: 888-651-2003
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).
Facilities & Amenities
Facilities
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Retail Shop
Pool-Outdoor
Toiletries Available
Steam Room
Showers
Wedding/Event Space
Bar/Cafe/Restaurant
Fitness Testing
Changing/Locker Rooms
Nutritional/Dietical Expert
Amenities
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Slippers Provided
Meeting Facilities
Concierge
Changing/Locker Rooms
Robes Provided
Retail Shop
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.
Food Options
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Organic
Serves Alcohol
Portion Control
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.
Facilities & Amenities
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Slippers Provided
Meeting Facilities
Concierge
Retail Shop
Pool-Outdoor
Toiletries Available
Changing/Locker Rooms
Steam Room
Showers
Wedding/Event Space
Bar/Cafe/Restaurant
Fitness Testing
Changing/Locker Rooms
Robes Provided
Nutritional/Dietical Expert
Retail Shop
