Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Gabrielson Park
Learn about the local history of Sausalito with a stop at Gabrielson Park.

Marin Headlands
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Marin Headlands, a lovely green space in Sausalito. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Bay Area Discovery Museum
You can take time to visit Bay Area Discovery Museum during your travels to Sausalito. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Rodeo Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rodeo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sausalito. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Muir Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Muir Beach during your trip to Sausalito? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Point Bonita Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sausalito when you stop by Point Bonita Lighthouse. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything we did was within walking distance from the Hotel, the Pier, the Restaurants, the Shopping and the Shows. It was great to walk to everywhere in great weather conditions, not having to drive deal with traffic or parking.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Convenient location, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
The staff was not hospitable in the least. I checked in and the front desk was all business. I got terribly lost finding my room because they added a building. After getting sufficiently lost and confused since the second floor rooms are in two different buildings, I had to haul my luggage back to ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Room was great
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The hotel is really old; the bathroom sink was leaking, the bathtub was dirty, and the towels were of poor quality.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

Old Town Sausalito
Though Old Town Sausalito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Area Discovery Museum and Sausalito Visitors Kiosk.

