Spas with reservation required in California

Carmichael, California

A single-room salt cave in a Carmichael strip mall offering 45-minute salt therapy sessions for relaxation and respiratory relief.

San Diego, California

Alice in Wonderland-themed day spa in Mid-City San Diego focused on facials, massage and skincare since 2014, open daily 10am-7pm.

Solvang, California

A resort spa inside Alisal Ranch, a 10,500-acre luxury guest ranch in Santa Ynez Valley open only to overnight guests by reservation.

Palm Springs, California

Adults-only day spa in downtown Palm Springs, open daily 9am to 6pm, with moderate pricing and both walk-in and reservation options.

Lake Tahoe, California

A South Lake Tahoe day spa focused on body, combo and foot massage, open daily with reservations required.

Ojai, California

A small, adults-only day spa in Ojai offering nature-based treatments by appointment, moderately priced, closed Tuesdays.

San Francisco, California

A moderate-priced day spa just off 24th Street in Noe Valley offering massage, facials, nail care, lash/brow work and waxing, with a relaxation lounge before

Los Angeles, California

A hotel spa at the Conrad Los Angeles in Downtown LA, open only to hotel guests by reservation, with an adults-only, couples-friendly setting.

Napa Valley, California

A medical spa in downtown Napa offering facials, injectables and nonsurgical body contouring, formerly Lift Aesthetics, now under the Destination Aesthetics

Santa Barbara, California

Adults-only day spa on State Street in Santa Barbara built around Jurlique skincare, with a sauna and reservation-only treatments at the luxury end of the

Santa Barbara, California

A 6,000-square-foot medical and day spa in downtown Santa Barbara combining skincare procedures with massages, facials and body treatments.

Sonoma, California

Evolving Esthetics is an adults-only day spa in downtown Sonoma, open Tuesday through Saturday with both walk-in and reservation options.

Encinitas, California

Adults-only day spa in Leucadia, Encinitas, about a mile from the beach, with private suites, a relaxation lounge and movement classes.

Palm Springs, California

Asian-style massage day spa in Palm Desert offering body massage, foot reflexology and acupressure, open daily 9am to 9pm.

San Diego, California

Day spa in Golden Hill, San Diego, specializing in organic facials, body treatments and waxing, with walk-ins welcome but reservations recommended.

San Francisco, California

A reservation-only day spa on El Camino Real in San Bruno specializing in head spa therapy, scalp care and lash services for adults.

Ojai, California

A day spa in downtown Ojai offering massage, facials and nail services, open daily from 11am to 6pm.

San Francisco, California

A Korean day spa in San Francisco's Western Addition offering massages and skin treatments, open daily to adults and couples.

San Francisco, California

A Japantown bathhouse open for 50+ years, with a Japanese-style thermal pool and relaxation lounge, reservation required, adults only.

Lake Tahoe, California

Lakeside day spa in Tahoe City offering massage and Dermalogica facials, open daily 9am-7pm, operating for 35 years.

Santa Barbara, California

A moderate-priced day spa in downtown Santa Barbara open limited days, with walk-ins welcome but reservations generally required.

Napa Valley, California

Monarch Skin Studio is a moderate-priced day spa in Napa, open Monday through Saturday, nominated Best Day Spa Salon by Napa Valley Life Magazine in 2023 and

Ojai, California

A small day spa and boutique in downtown Ojai focused on skin care treatments, open seven days except Monday.

Half Moon Bay, California

A full-service spa inside an oceanfront hotel at Half Moon Bay Harbor, offering massages, facials and body treatments to guests by reservation.