The Inn Above Tide is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 35-45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
The Inn Above Tide
Perched directly above the San Francisco Bay with unobstructed water views, The Inn Above Tide offers floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands as your backdrop.
About The Inn Above Tide
Perched directly above the San Francisco Bay with unobstructed water views, The Inn Above Tide offers floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands as your backdrop.
This 30-room waterfront property in downtown Sausalito places guests steps from the town's art galleries and restaurants, with private beach access and sunset sightlines across the bay.
The intimate hotel setting eliminates the need for off-site ceremony locations, allowing your wedding to unfold where guests are already staying.
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We had the most incredible stay at Inn Above Tide in Sausalito. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to the City Lights spa Suite, and it was honestly the nicest place we’ve ever stayed.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 30-room hotel with on-site accommodations for 150+ guests
- Private beach access with unobstructed Golden Gate Bridge and bay views
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in event spaces eliminate need for external decorations
- Located in downtown Sausalito, 10 miles north of San Francisco via US-101
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception on bay-view deck
- 9:00 AMRehearsal on beach or in ceremony space
- 4:00 PMCeremony overlooking the bay
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour on waterfront deck
- 7:00 PMReception dinner with sunset views
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch (optional add-on)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Typical total
- $15,000–35,000Aisle estimate
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$15,000–$35,000 for 75 guests (ceremony, reception, 2-night room block)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500–4,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $95–150 a headAisle estimate
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$95–$150 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- $300–600 a nightAisle estimate
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$300–$600 (standard to bay-view rooms)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (415) 332-9535
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by date, season, room block size, and menu selections. Final costs depend on customization and beverage selections.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The Inn Above Tide offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, with waterfront areas ideal for ceremonies and dining spaces with bay views for receptions.
Are guest rooms included in wedding packages?+
Guest rooms are available at hotel rates; many couples negotiate room blocks as part of their wedding agreement with the venue.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, depending on which spaces you reserve.
Is there outdoor ceremony space?+
Yes. The private beach area and waterfront grounds provide scenic outdoor options, weather permitting.
How far is the venue from San Francisco?+
The Inn Above Tide is approximately 10 miles from downtown San Francisco, a 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.