A reservation-based day spa in downtown Santa Barbara built around private infrared sauna, salt room and cold plunge sessions.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Access
- Reservation required
- Amenities
- Cold plungeSalt roomSauna
- Good for
- CouplesSolo travelers
- Price
- Moderate
King Spa and Sauna Chicago sits at 1101 Anacapa St in downtown Santa Barbara, across from the county courthouse. Despite the name, this is a small, appointment-only studio rather than a large Korean-style bathhouse — the format here is private cabins booked one at a time, not a shared bathing hall.
The core offerings are an infrared sauna cabin that fits one to six people, a halotherapy (dry salt) room of similar capacity, and a private cold plunge tub for contrast therapy after the heat. There's also a Somadome, an enclosed pod for guided meditation using light and sound, aimed at people who want a shorter reset rather than a full sweat session. Both the infrared sauna and halotherapy rooms are listed as ADA accessible. A hair salon operates on-site as well, for anyone combining a wellness visit with a haircut.
Booking is done through the online scheduling system rather than walk-in, and sessions are private, which suits couples or solo visitors who'd rather not share a sauna with strangers. Parking is straightforward: street parking is generally available, along with a lot near the public library a short walk away.
Hours run 10am to 6pm Sunday through Thursday, 10am to 6pm on Friday, and a shorter 9am to 5pm window on Saturday; the spa is closed Mondays. Price tier is moderate, though exact per-session rates aren't listed here and are worth confirming when booking. For anyone in downtown Santa Barbara wanting a quiet, private sweat-and-plunge routine without committing to a full spa day, this fits that niche.
Good to know
- Do I need a reservation?
- Yes, this spa operates by appointment through online scheduling rather than walk-in visits.
- What's actually here — is it a bathhouse?
- No, it's a compact day spa with private cabins: an infrared sauna, a halotherapy salt room, a cold plunge tub, and a Somadome meditation pod, each used one booking at a time.
- How much does a session cost?
- It's listed in the moderate price tier, but specific per-session rates aren't provided here, so check current pricing when you book.
- Where do I park?
- There's ample street parking near the Anacapa St location, plus a parking option close to the public library a short walk away.
- Is it accessible, and can I go with a partner?
- The infrared sauna and salt room are both ADA accessible, and since cabins hold up to six people, couples or small groups can book a session together.
Details checked October 11, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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