Cavallo Point
San Francisco, California
601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, San Francisco, California 94965
Original Property Opened in 1901
Historic Hotels of America member since 2009
Fort Baker is a scenic army post in the Marin Headlands that helped defend the San Francisco area for over a century. Constructed in the early 1900s, the 24 buildings around the 10-acre parade ground enjoy an extraordinary setting. Symmetrical Colonial Revival-style buildings feature classical elements like columns and wraparound porches. Today, these beautifully renovated officers’ quarters provide guest accommodations of understated luxury. Active through World War II, Fort Baker transferred officially in 2002 from post to park. In 2008, Cavallo Point opened to guests-the result of a unique private/public/nonprofit alliance to restore, enhance, and preserve Fort Baker as a national park for generations to come.
Discover
- Discover the Colonial Revival-style architecture of Cavallo Point. The former officers’ quarters of Fort Baker, which was built at the turn of the 20th-century in the Marin Headlands, is set on 45 acres at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge and is placed around a 10-acre parade ground.
- Admire the black and white photographs and fine art throughout Cavallo Point, which features historic photographs of Fort Baker and prized botanical specimens collected by naturalist John Muir.
- Enjoy the expansive green space encircling the parade ground, which features spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Explore
- Explore the Bay Area Discovery Museum, one of America’s best children’s museums, located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of national park land.
- Hike to the Battery Spencer overlook for a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline. In addition to being a great location for photography, explore the military history of this area whe passing by the abandoned military buildings that once protected the harbor.
- Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s most recognizable icon and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Gaze at its graceful suspension design, tremendous 746-foot-tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature International Orange color, and Art Deco styling. Photograph the bridge from the south side with the Marin hills in the background, or from the north side with a beautiful cityscape backdrop.
Experience
- Experience a cooking class at the Cavallo Point Cooking School, and learn how to prepare and enjoy the natural bounty of California.
- Enjoy complimentary yoga classes every morning and regular guided hikes, and experience the serenity of one of America’s most beautiful national parks.
- Venture to Golden Gate Park, one of the largest man-made parks in the world and a popular tourist destination, and partake in a variety of activities for the entire family, including running, biking, fly fishing, handball, tennis, pedal boats, museums, botanical gardens, and more.
Taste
- Enjoy a meal at Murray Circle, one of the Bay Area’s top culinary destinations and the signature restaurant of Cavallo Point. Enjoy refined Northern California cuisine anchored to its Marin roots and made with fresh local ingredients in the dining room, which features a beautifully restored tin ceiling; or out on the historic porch, which features stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Taste a creative cocktail at Farley Bar, which is named after the popular San Francisco Chronicle comic strip character created by Phil Frank. Admire the signature bar that was crafted from a fallen tree and the historic tin ceiling.
- Sip a glass of wine during the daily wine hour, which features selections from Cavallo Point’s award-winning wine cellar, which is one of California’s deepest and most diverse wine cellars. Cavallo Point’s wine list features over 2,200 selections from 25 countries, with vintages dating back to 1922. Cavallo Point evokes a sense of place by celebrating the history of wine in California.
- Taste small-batch spirits made by Common Ground Spirits at Cavallo Point’s restaurant and bars. The historic hotel is known for its signature cocktail, the Miwok Trail. The Miwok Trail is a scenic hiking trail that takes its name from the Coast Miwok tribe, who are living in and indigenous to the Marin Headlands of the San Francisco Bay area.
Featured Offers
Friends of Historic Hotels of America receive up to 25% off the Best Available Rate during the month of May using the code NHP.
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
