Open Ocean Regatta

  • Hosted By: Open Water Rowing Center

The OWRC in Sausalito is ideally located in southern Marin County, just across the Golden Gate Bridge to the north of San Francisco.  The options for lodging are nearly endless. Booking.com and TripAdvisor will have more complete listings, but here are a few that we know are very convenient and in some cases, quite nice! 

Closest to Sausalito in Marin

Cavallo Point 
Super comfortable and a short drive from OWRC. Set in an idyllic location on the San Francisco Bay at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, Cavallo Point offers unique historic and contemporary lodging options. Kid friendly and pet friendly, Cavallo Point offers a multitude of activities and services to choose from.The Healing Arts Center & Spa offers innovative spa treatments in a serene, tranquil setting. Filled with natural light and top-of-the line culinary equipment, the Cavallo Point Cooking School is an intimate place to taste, create and learn. Murray Circle Restaurant is one of Northern California's top culinary destinations. (from Trip Advisor)

Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
Right in the middle of downtown Sausalito. Perched hillside overlooking a breathtaking seaside bay-view in the charming city of Sausalito, Casa Madrona provides a transformative and serene retreat for travelers from around the world. More than 125 years after its inception, the timeless and beloved icon continues to express an innate sense of style, seamlessly blending innovation with tradition and offering a genuine luxury escape just minutes from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. In 2014, the property underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that brought a renewed energy to the guest rooms, cottages, meeting space and the extraordinary 11-room Mansion, including the property's signature 5,000 square-foot master residence, The Alexandrite Suite. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a treasured landmark and based on its historical features and unique layout, please note that room sizes, configurations and views may vary from our standard room type descriptions. Photos shown on the Casa Madrona website do not necessarily depict each and every room type available at the hotel and we cannot guarantee you will placed in the exact room, seen in the images, linked to the room type booked. (from Trip Advisor)

The Inn Above Tide
On the water, overlooking the regatta start. Panoramic San Francisco Bay views are the signature of The Inn Above Tide. This intimate Sausalito waterfront hotel with 31 rooms and suites is a magnificent location for a uniquely inspiring luxury retreat. Chic and understated interiors lead to simply mesmerizing views from the private furnished room decks. Sited directly on SF Bay, every room has sweeping views of the bay, city skyline, Alcatraz, Angel Island and Marin. The spectacular but brief ferry ride to SF is mere steps from the hotel. Intimately connected to the village of Sausalito, yet magically separated due to its bay front setting, The Inn Above Tide is a minute’s stroll to galleries, restaurants and shops. The scenic vineyards of Sonoma and Napa are just a short drive north. (from Trip Advisor)

Acqua Hotel Mill Valley
On the water at the north end of Richardson Bay, one exit up Highway 101 from Sausalito and OWRC.
 Inspired by elements of sky and water, the Acqua Hotel in scenic Mill Valley, California, melds stylish city sophistication with the natural beauty which surrounds it. Our location on the edge of Richardson Bay offers dazzling water views against the backdrop of Mt. Tamalpais. Guest rooms are smart and simple with a Zen-like tranquility, inspiring views and all the amenities you need to make your stay perfect.

Waters Edge Hotel (in Tiburon)
A short 15-minute drive from Sausalito and OWRC, this is a great option on the water in downtown Tiburon, right to the fun restaurant and bar scene on the deck at Sam's Anchor Cafe & Bar. Your room could even have a view of the Belvedere Pt. buoy, Angel Island and Raccoon Straight.  From Trip Advisor: The Waters Edge is inspired by Eastern seaboard architecture and the exotic merchant trade of the San Francisco Bay. Located on the water in charming downtown Tiburon, the Waters Edge brings an added ambiance of global sophistication to this unique part of Northern California. Restful rooms feature crisp white feather beds, and comfy chaises with hand-knitted throws perfect for afternoon naps. Many rooms look out to stunning views of San Francisco and Angel Island.

The Lodge at Tiburon
The Lodge at Tiburon is set on 3 beautiful acres in Marin County and combines rustic charm, upscale comforts, and stately accommodations for a stay rooted in both outdoor adventure and urbane enjoyment.