Day Spa in California

Sonoma, California

A Sonoma medical day spa run by a 25-year skincare specialist, offering non-toxic facials, microcurrent and micro-channeling treatments up to $350.

Los Angeles, California

A women-focused Korean day spa in Pico-Union with steam, salt and ice rooms, open daily 9am to 9pm, with massage and facials open to men too.

Palm Springs, California

A no-frills, family-run day spa on Indian Canyon Dr offering walk-in massage and foot reflexology from $40, open daily until 10pm.

Palm Springs, California

A men-only massage spa in downtown Palm Springs with private suites, a table-shower wet room, and about a dozen treatments including body scrubs and massage.

San Francisco, California

Women-only Korean-style bathhouse and day spa in Japantown, San Francisco, open daily by appointment, clothing-optional.

San Diego, California

Grantville day spa in San Diego pairing scalp/head spa treatments with Thai and other massage styles, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

San Francisco, California

Valencia Street studio in Dolores Heights focused on lymphatic body sculpting and facials, including its signature Face Sculpt.

Santa Barbara, California

A downtown Santa Barbara day spa built around a private infrared sauna, salt room, cold plunge and a sound-and-light meditation pod, booked by appointment.

San Diego, California

Adults-only day spa at Mission Bay Resort with massage, facials, Himalayan salt treatments and couples suites; walk-ins and day passes welcome.

Santa Barbara, California

A small downtown Santa Barbara day spa off State Street offering waxing, facials, massage and skin treatments, with online booking required.

San Francisco, California

Day spa on the 17th floor near Union Square offering massage-focused treatments, open daily 10am-8pm with walk-ins accepted.

Los Angeles, California

Korean-style day spa in Koreatown with detox rooms, body scrubs, gender-specific hours and on-site validated parking.

San Francisco, California

A Thai massage day spa in SOMA's Design District offering herbal compress treatments, a dry sauna, couples rooms and free parking.

Calistoga, California

A 20-treatment hotel day spa in Santa Rosa with an indoor caldarium plunge pool, eucalyptus steam rooms, and walk-in or reserved day passes for adults 18+.

San Diego, California

A Bankers Hill medical spa in an 1887 Victorian house, focused on HydraFacials, acne treatments and facials with its own in-house skincare line.

San Diego, California

A Hillcrest day spa offering massages, facials and body treatments for solo visitors, couples and groups celebrating occasions.

San Diego, California

A Carmel Valley day spa focused entirely on scalp care, with head-spa rituals from 60 to 120 minutes plus a beard-detox option for men.

San Diego, California

Day spa in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood offering steam room, dry sauna and jacuzzi, open seven days with free parking nearby.

San Francisco, California

Oakland float and sauna studio near Grand Lake with private float tanks, infrared sauna cocoons and cryotherapy, open daily 11am-8:30pm.

Calistoga, California

A Calistoga day spa on Lincoln Avenue specializing in lymphatic bodywork and facial treatments, with a relaxation lounge for adults and solo travelers.

San Francisco, California

Upscale day spa on Union Street in San Francisco's Cow Hollow, offering around 20 facial and massage treatments, including a signature Quadruple Lift Facial.

Ojai, California

A small Ojai day spa run by one certified therapist specializing in lymphatic drainage therapy, by reservation.

Palm Springs, California

Downtown Palm Springs day spa built around a natural hot mineral spring, with private mineral baths, sauna, steam room and massage.

Napa Valley, California

A single-treatment float spa in Napa offering sensory-deprivation float pods with Epsom salt water, plus dedicated parking and walk-in access.