San Francisco: Cavallo Point opening soon

The unveiling of the Bay Area’s first urban national park lodge is just around the corner. Scheduled to open on June 1, 2008, the luxury Cavallo Point, the Lodge at the Golden Gate, is sure to bring serious style to its home base of Ft. Baker, a former military post in Golden Gate National Park.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, with government and National Park Service officials, will take place on Saturday, June 14, but rooms are available starting June 1. The hotel will offer 68 historic rooms and 74 modern rooms, and rates range from the mid-$200s (pre-tax) per night.

From a historic bowling alley to a healing arts center to a wine and olive oil center, the on-site amenities sound plentiful. Given its stellar location amid park lands within viewing distance of the Golden Gate Bridge, you may well want to take advantage of the walking tours and guided hikes that will be offered by the resort on its 45 acres.

It’s on the Marin County side of the bridge, by the way, so there’s really nothing stopping you from taking full advantage of the off-site outdoors during your stay either. From Muir Woods National Monument to Stinson Beach, this region offers an incredible amount of options.

Also worth noting are the arts programs being planned at the resort, including a “Radical Knitting” session Sept. 21-26, 2008, and a painting workshop called “Awakening the Creative,” Nov. 2-7, 2008.

The online booking system isn’t accepting reservations at the moment, so call the resort directly to secure your room.

Contact: Cavallo Point, (888) 651-2003

— Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: Michal Venera]

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