Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa seems made for California dreaming. Once the home of a San Francisco Gas and Electric Company executive, it became a WWII military retreat, then a hotel graced by Hollywood and rock royalty in the 50s and 60s. Today this grand 19th-century residence is an airy boutique getaway with levels of luxury to rival the yachts moored in the harbour nearby.

Victorian features and modern touches, polished chrome and fresh colours mark out the accommodation at Casa Madrona. In fact, whether you opt for a Hillside Cottage or Mansion Suite, it’ll feel a little like stepping aboard an elegant ocean liner. And that maritime feel extends to the spa – with sea salt scrubs and micro-algae facials reminding you that the swell of the ocean is never far away.

Casa Madrona is intrinsically linked to its Sausalito setting. Ask the hotel staff about guided hikes to capture views of the San Francisco seascape. Learn to sail, zipping from Richardson Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Relish the finer things in life with an in-room dining experience and wine tasting. Or indulge in a local culinary experience at a selection of award winning restaurants, all within walking distance.