Spas in California

Lake Tahoe, California

Adults-only hotel spa inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe in Stateline, open daily with weekday and weekend hours that differ.

Ojai, California

A moderately priced day spa in Ojai, California, open Tuesday through Friday with reservations required alongside walk-in access.

Napa Valley, California

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

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.

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.

Lake Tahoe, California

An adults-only hotel spa at the Everline resort in Olympic Valley, open to day visitors and hotel guests Thursday through Sunday.

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

Palm Springs, California

A resort spa in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, built around natural hot mineral pools, open daily from 8am to 9pm for day-pass visitors and hotel

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.

Calistoga, California

A 25-room Sonoma hotel in Forestville with a spa barn offering sauna, steam and pools, mainly for overnight guests.

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

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.

Carlsbad, California

A hotel spa at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort in Carlsbad, CA, open to hotel guests and via day pass, with an upscale price tier.

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.