Things to do at Cavallo Point and nearby
Things to do at Cavallo Point include dining at Sula or Farley, taking on-site hikes and bike rides around Fort Baker, and booking treatments at the Healing Arts Center & Spa. Families can walk to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, use vintage e-bikes, or take the complimentary shuttle to the Sausalito Ferry Terminal or Rodeo Beach.
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Dining and drinks on-site
Cavallo Point has two main on-site venues: Sula, a modern American restaurant with Mediterranean influences and views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, and Farley, a casual American gastropub with seasonal small plates and cocktails.
Sula accepts reservations (OpenTable is recommended), serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on a schedule that varies by day, and includes Sula Lounge for seafood-forward small plates and evening drinks. Farley is walk-in only and hosts live music on Monday evenings.
- Sula: breakfast, lunch, dinner; reservations recommended via OpenTable.
- Sula Lounge: small plates and drinks daily in the evening.
- Farley: casual menu, walk-in service, Monday live music (7:00–9:30pm).
- Tea Bar: lighter grab-and-go teas, soups, sandwiches and salads.
| Venue | Style / Notes |
|---|---|
| Sula | Modern American; reservations recommended; views of the bay and bridge |
| Farley | Gastropub; walk-in; seasonal cocktails and small plates |
| Tea Bar | Light bites, juices and teas |
Healing Arts Center & Spa (adults-only)
The Healing Arts Center & Spa is the on-site spa and is adults-only (18+). Treatments include massages, facials, body scrubs and signature services such as the Cavallo Point Signature Massage and Cavallo Signature Facial.
Spa guests who book a scheduled treatment may use spa amenities — including the outdoor heated meditation pool, infrared saunas, relaxation lounge, outdoor fire pit and Zen garden — for up to one hour before or after their service. Spa hours vary by day of the week.
- Adults-only: all spa users must be 18 or older.
- 11 treatment rooms are listed for the Healing Arts Center & Spa.
- Meditation pool access is tied to booking a treatment; check availability and reserve in advance.
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Meditation pool | Heated; adults-only; access with booking |
| Saunas & lounges | Available to spa guests during the treatment window |
| Treatments | Massages, facials, body treatments and specialty services |
Trails, historic Fort Baker and outdoor activities
Cavallo Point sits in Fort Baker within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; you can walk historic parade-ground buildings, see battery sites like Battery Cavallo and Battery Yates, and photograph Lime Point and the Golden Gate Bridge from the grounds.
On-site trail options include the roughly 1.17-mile Drown Road Trail and the short Chapel Steps loop; nearby headlands hikes recommended by the property include Hawk Hill and Slackers Hill. The property also offers complimentary vintage e-bikes for guests to use around the grounds and into Sausalito.
- Walk the parade ground and historic Army-post buildings around Fort Baker.
- Short on-site hikes: Drown Road Trail and Chapel Steps loop.
- Wildlife and viewpoints: look for harbor seals at certain beaches and bridge photo spots such as Lime Point.
| Activity | Where / Notes |
|---|---|
| Parade ground walk | Historic buildings and picnic areas on the Fort Baker grounds |
| Drown Road / Chapel Steps | On-property loop with Golden Gate views |
| E-bike rides | Complimentary vintage e-bikes for guests |
Family activities and kids' options
Cavallo Point is family-friendly; children 17 and under stay complimentary. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is within easy walking distance on the Fort Baker grounds and offers hands-on exhibits for kids.
The resort lists family-oriented itineraries and a Kids' Adventure Club on its family pages; for beach access the property runs a shuttle to Rodeo Beach on select days. Not all facilities are kid-accessible — the Healing Arts Center & Spa and its meditation pool are restricted to adults 18 and older.
- Bay Area Discovery Museum: family-friendly, walkable from the lodge.
- Children 17 and under stay free with a paid adult in the room.
- Shuttle to Rodeo Beach runs Wednesday–Sunday (reserve in advance).
| Family Offering | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kids' rate | Complimentary for children 17 and under |
| Museum | Bay Area Discovery Museum within Fort Baker |
| Shuttle | Complimentary to Rodeo Beach/Wed–Sun; reservation required |
Events, weddings and meeting spaces
Cavallo Point offers a range of indoor and outdoor venues for weddings and meetings, from the Mission Blue Chapel and Mission Blue Lawn to larger spaces such as the Callippe Ballroom and affiliated function rooms.
Capacities vary by space: Mission Blue Chapel and meeting room layouts support ceremonies and receptions, while the Callippe Ballroom provides vaulted ceilings and a firepit terrace for larger receptions. Event planning and private-dining services are available through the hotel's event team.
- Mission Blue (chapel/meeting): historic chapel with indoor/outdoor patio.
- Mission Blue Lawn & Kober Lawn: outdoor lawn options with bridge views.
- Callippe Ballroom: large indoor event space with vaulted ceilings.
| Venue | Typical capacity / use |
|---|---|
| Mission Blue Chapel | Ceremonies and small to mid-size receptions |
| Mission Blue Lawn & Kober Lawn | Outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions |
| Callippe Ballroom | Larger conferences and receptions |
Getting there and around
Cavallo Point is located at 601 Murray Circle in Fort Baker/Sausalito inside the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The property provides a complimentary shuttle for guests to the Sausalito Ferry Terminal and Rodeo Beach on select days (Wednesday–Sunday); reservations for the shuttle are required in advance.
Guests have access to complimentary vintage e-bikes and on-site parking services as listed by the property. If you plan to use spa facilities or the meditation pool, confirm spa reservation rules and pool access directly with the Healing Arts Center & Spa before arrival.
- Shuttle to Sausalito Ferry Terminal and Rodeo Beach runs Wed–Sun; reserve 12 hours ahead.
- Complimentary vintage e-bikes available for guest use.
- Confirm spa/meditation-pool access and any required reservations before arrival.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Shuttle | Complimentary; reservation required; Wed–Sun service |
| E-bikes | Complimentary vintage electric bikes for guests |
| Fitness center & Wi‑Fi | 24-hour fitness center and complimentary Wi‑Fi included |
Where to stay on property (room types to consider)
Cavallo Point offers a mix of historic Army-post rooms and contemporary lodge-style rooms. Room types include suites and standard rooms in both styles; example room names you may see when booking are Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Historic), Deluxe Room, City View (Historic), Deluxe Room (Contemporary), Suite, Golden Gate View (Contemporary), Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Contemporary), and The Frank House (Historic).
Room inventories and exact bedding configurations vary by room type. If a specific layout or view matters to you (for example, a Golden Gate View), confirm the exact room type and bedding when you book.
- Historic options: Suite (Historic), Deluxe Room, City View (Historic), Standard Room (Historic).
- Contemporary options: Deluxe Room (Contemporary), Suite, Golden Gate View (Contemporary), Standard Rooms (Contemporary).
- Specialty: The Frank House (Historic) appears as a named historic lodging option.
| Example room name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Historic) | Historic two-bedroom layout; bedding varies |
| Deluxe Room, City View (Historic) | City/skyline views; historic building |
| Deluxe Room, Golden Gate View (Contemporary) | Contemporary building with bridge view |
