Skin Deep

Skin Deep is a boutique day spa and gift shop in the San Roque Plaza on State Street in Santa Barbara, run as a family business for several decades. The front of the shop sells gifts, jewelry, skincare products and mineral cosmetics, while the back houses the spa treatment rooms.

Services cover five core areas: massage, facials, waxing, lash work, and makeup application. Massage sessions are customizable for relaxation or more therapeutic, healing-focused work. Facials are tailored to individual skin concerns using targeted products and technology. Waxing covers brows, lip, chin, legs, arms and bikini area, with brow shaping and tinting also available. Lash services include lifts and tinting, and makeup services range from everyday application to bridal looks and lessons.

The spa is moderately priced and open to walk-ins, so no advance booking is strictly required, though calling ahead is reasonable for a specific treatment or therapist. It's family friendly rather than adults-only, and there are no couples' treatment rooms or clothing-optional areas. Parking is on the street around San Roque Plaza. Skin Deep has picked up local recognition, including awards for its gift shop, facials, and licensed massage therapy.

Hours run 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours from 10am to 3pm. It's a straightforward stop for a single treatment, a gift, or a skincare product, rather than a half-day retreat experience.