Spas with reservation required in California

Napa Valley, California

A moderate-priced day spa in Napa Valley open most afternoons and evenings, catering to solo travelers and couples.

Lake Tahoe, California

A medical spa in South Lake Tahoe offering Botox, fillers, weight-loss injections, laser resurfacing and microneedling, by appointment only, adults only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A hotel spa inside Carmel-by-the-Sea's Hyatt Regency Monterey property, with hydrotherapy, sauna and a relaxation lounge for guests and couples.

Los Angeles, California

A moderate-priced day spa in Central LA open daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm, offering massage and walk-in or reserved treatments.

San Francisco, California

A Lower Haight day spa in San Francisco focused on scalp massage and hair-health treatments, mixing Asian head-spa methods with European techniques.

Los Angeles, California

Ayurvedic day spa in Santa Monica offering four-hand massage, Shirodhara and herbal body treatments by reservation, adults and couples only.

San Diego, California

Beachfront hotel spa at the Catamaran Resort in Mission Beach offering massages, facials and nail services with a view of Mission Bay.

Santa Barbara, California

A medical spa in Santa Barbara offering Botox, laser tattoo removal, microdermabrasion and other injectable and laser treatments by appointment.

San Diego, California

Hotel spa at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, with ocean-facing treatment rooms near the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, open daily 8am–6pm by

Los Angeles, California

A medical spa in Silver Lake, Los Angeles offering body contouring, massage, hair removal and skin treatments in private suites, open daily 9am to 10pm.

San Diego, California

Medical spa and massage studio in Mission Valley, San Diego, offering massage therapy, facials and med spa treatments like laser hair removal.

San Francisco, California

A San Mateo day spa with a hot tub, open daily 10am-9pm, taking both walk-ins and reservations for couples or solo visits.

Lake Tahoe, California

A small day spa and gift shop in Kings Beach offering therapeutic massage by appointment alongside a lakeview shop of crystals and gifts.

Lake Tahoe, California

Small day spa in Tahoe City offering massage, energy therapy and facials, plus an apothecary and gift shop, a few steps from the lake.

Palm Springs, California

Andreas Hotel & Spa is a hotel spa in downtown Palm Springs with a relaxation lounge, open to hotel guests by reservation.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A moderate-priced day spa in Carmel-by-the-Sea open daily 9am–9pm, serving solo travelers and couples.

Calistoga, California

Holistic Healing Day Spa is an adults-only day spa in Calistoga, California, accepting both walk-ins and reservations at a moderate price point.

Calistoga, California

MoonAcre Spa & Baths is a day spa in Calistoga with a thermal pool, hot tub and sauna, open daily 9am–5pm and geared toward families and couples.

Napa Valley, California

A hotel spa at the Napa Valley Marriott Resort, open to hotel guests by reservation, geared toward couples and families.

San Francisco, California

Day spa in San Francisco's Union Square, open daily 10am-8pm, moderate prices, walk-ins welcome but reservations required.

Ojai, California

A day spa on Mariano Drive in Ojai open evenings on weekdays and daytime on weekends, for solo visitors or couples.

San Diego, California

East Village day spa specializing in Thai massage, with scrubs, hot stone and coconut soak add-ons, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

Big Sur, California

Adults-only hotel spa at Ventana Big Sur with ocean-view treatment rooms, outdoor cabanas for couples, and a 24-hour fitness and yoga space.

San Diego, California

A budget massage studio in San Diego's City Heights area, open daily from 9am to 11pm for walk-in or booked sessions.