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The Army acquired the site in 1866 to fortify the north side of the Golden Gate. Between 1901 and 1915, 24 buildings took shape around a ten-acre parade ground. Fort Baker remained active through World War II and the Cold War, and became a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Before the military post, Horseshoe Cove was inhabited by coastal Miwok people. The name Cavallo reaches back to a nearby rocky point named Punta de Caballo in 1775, after the wild horses that once roamed here. The last soldiers left Fort Baker in 2000, and the post's formal transfer to the national park followed two years later.

The Historic lodging retains Colonial Revival character, spacious front porches and turn-of-the-century architectural details. Windows open toward the bay breezes, with lawns and views of the city forming part of the collection's setting.

The conservation project reused 17 existing buildings, retaining or repurposing materials such as hardwood floors, pressed-tin ceilings, crown moldings and fireplaces. The historic core's landscape uses native plants and seeds from the Fort Baker watershed. Preserving building shells and interior fabric formed part of the conversion from military post to lodge.

The 430-square-foot Historic City View Junior Suite has a king bed, organic linens and a separate sitting area with a sleeper sofa. Its outlook takes in the bay and San Francisco skyline; some examples have a fireplace. The Historic King Suite measures 540 square feet, with a separate living room and a queen sleeper sofa. Fireplaces are also a feature of some King Suites.

The Historic Two-Bedroom Suite extends to 830 square feet, with a king bed in one bedroom and a queen in the other. A separate living room contains a gas fireplace and queen sleeper sofa. Bay or parade-ground outlooks occur in some of these suites.

The Frank House is a two-story residence of 1,175 square feet. It has two king bedrooms, two bathrooms and an eat-in kitchen with a dining table, refrigerator and toaster. One bathroom has a shower; the other has a shower-and-tub combination. A separate living room has a gas fireplace and queen sleeper sofa. A private glass-enclosed sun porch is part of the residence. The house has views of Fort Baker, the bay and city skyline, and air-conditioning units serve both bedrooms and the downstairs spaces.

The Contemporary rooms and suites sit on the hillside above Fort Baker. Private entrances, floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant-heat floors and fireplaces form part of their design. Bamboo furnishings appear in the rooms, while decks and patios open toward the surrounding setting. Cavallo Point is LEED Gold certified.

The Contemporary buildings occupy the footprints of former Capehart housing. Their construction used regional materials, bamboo finishes and shredded denim insulation in the walls. Guest rooms have reusable glass water bottles and refillable glass dispensers for the lodge's eucalyptus-lavender bath products. Mattresses are made in California from organic cotton. Rooftop solar film is incorporated into the buildings' heating design. Cavallo Point uses opening windows and ceiling fans as part of its ventilation strategy.

The Contemporary King measures 360 square feet and has organic bed linens, bamboo furniture and a private deck. A Golden Gate Bridge-view version is also available within this category. The Contemporary Two Queens Golden Gate View covers 450 square feet, with two queen beds and an outlook toward the bridge.

At 580 square feet, the Contemporary King Suite Golden Gate View has a king bed and a separate sitting area with a daybed. A sleeper sofa adds another sleeping space. Its two-sided fireplace serves the suite, while a deck or patio overlooks San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Healing Arts Center & Spa has a heated meditation pool, infrared saunas, a Zen garden and a relaxation lounge. Outdoor Jacuzzis, showers and firepits extend the treatment setting outside. Massage, body treatments and skincare are among its services, alongside meditation and movement-based programs.

The Fitness Center has cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and a stretching area. Windows and skylights bring natural light into the room. Within the spa, the Tea Bar serves teas, tonics and freshly prepared dishes. Yoga and hiking also form part of the lodge's wider wellness offering, with individual services arranged through the spa team.

Sula serves modern American cooking with influences from other culinary traditions, using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Its dining room and outdoor terrace sit within a setting that combines the property's heritage with contemporary design. The terrace overlooks San Francisco Bay, the city skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Farley takes a gastropub approach, with a dining room, bar seating and a terrace. Seasonal cooking accompanies cocktails made with local botanicals, local microbrews and small-production wines. Alcohol-free drinks are part of the selection.

The Cooking School occupies approximately 1,200 square feet, with multiple workstations for hands-on classes. Demonstrations and receptions also take place here. Natural light, culinary equipment and carefully selected cookware surround the teaching spaces, while tables and comfortable chairs provide seating for the meal. Classes draw on local organic ingredients and a range of culinary traditions.

Private hiking routes can begin and end at the lodge, taking in the surrounding parkland and views of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Electric bikes are available for exploring Fort Baker and Sausalito. The lodge also offers guided kayaking and cycling experiences around the Golden Gate, alongside sailing excursions on the bay. Eco Luxe Pups is the lodge's program for dogs.

The Cavallo Point Art Gallery is next to the Mercantile, with photography and changing exhibitions by local artists. The Mercantile carries handcrafted items, clothing, jewelry, accessories and Cavallo Point goods. At the Healing Arts Center & Spa Shop, apparel and skincare sit alongside a signature product line inspired by local flowers and herbs.