Cavallo Point (San Francisco Chronicle – May 9, 2010):
Cavallo Point is an extremely charming hotel right under/next to the Golden Gate Bridge (near Sausalito). The Colonial Revival two-story buildings surround a lovely park. But if that style is not your thing, there are several modern facilities located on the hillside. Not only does the whole setting afford incredible views of SF and the Golden Gate bridge, it also has some wonderful hiking, food, spa treatments, and a cooking school:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/09/TRR51CU3S7.DTL
Best part? You can even take your 4-legged friend for an overnight.
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