Spas in California

Palm Springs, California

Hotel spa at the Grand Hyatt in Indian Wells with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and five treatment options for solo guests or couples.

San Francisco, California

Adults-only Russian bathhouse in San Francisco's India Basin with steam rooms, cold plunge, rooftop deck and a café, open daily except Tuesday.

Sonoma, California

A small hotel spa inside Cottage Inn and Spa in downtown Sonoma, offering seven massage and body treatments with a relaxation lounge and couples option.

Sacramento, California

Day spa in Sacramento's Oak Park with float rooms, private cold plunge and sauna suites, infrared sauna, and a Somadome meditation pod.

Palm Springs, California

Hotel spa inside the Avalon in Palm Springs, open Thursday through Monday, with a $75 day pass covering jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge and steam rooms.

San Diego, California

A walk-in day spa in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood with massage, cryotherapy, salt therapy and a $100 all-day wellness pass.

Lake Tahoe, California

Boutique day spa in Truckee with a co-ed thermal suite, massage, facials and non-toxic nails, plus a $50 drop-in hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pass.

San Francisco, California

A reservation-only day spa in San Francisco's Marina offering private cold-plunge-and-sauna contrast suites and quiet float sessions, no walk-ins.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Upscale day spa in Carmel-by-the-Sea's Golden Rectangle with sauna, steam, cold plunge and thermal pools, open daily from 6:30am.

Sonoma, California

A boutique day spa in downtown Sonoma centered on infrared sauna and cold plunge drop-ins, plus massage, red light and PEMF therapy.

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.

Napa Valley, California

Adults-only resort spa built into a wine cave in Napa, with a vineyard-view pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub; reservations required.

Los Angeles, California

Four Seasons hotel spa in Beverly Hills with a steam room, rooftop pool, fitness center and eight treatments, open daily, day passes available.

San Diego, California

Resort spa on Mission Bay offering massages, facials and body treatments, with walk-ins welcome and a gym and yoga classes on-site.

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in West Hollywood with wet and dry banyas, pool, sauna, cold plunge and café; day pass is $110, walk-ins welcome.

Los Angeles, California

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang on Wilshire Blvd in Westlake with single-sex bathing floors, a family-friendly sauna level and a rooftop terrace.

San Diego, California

Korean-style day spa in Kearny Mesa with red clay and salt saunas, hot and cold tubs, an ice room, and walk-in day passes.

Calistoga, California

A 1952 Calistoga hot springs resort with three mineral pools at 85, 95 and 104°F, mud baths, overnight rooms and a day-pass option.

Santa Barbara, California

A reservation-based day spa in downtown Santa Barbara built around private infrared sauna, salt room and cold plunge sessions.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Small massage studio on 8th Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering six treatments including couples massage, open daily 9am-7pm.

Palm Springs, California

Boutique hotel spa in Desert Hot Springs with two natural mineral hot spring pools, day passes, and overnight rooms that include breakfast.

San Diego, California

A Clairemont wellness studio in San Diego pairing acupuncture and bodywork with an infrared sauna and a Himalayan salt room for classes.

Lake Tahoe, California

A wellness center in Kings Beach offering massage, yoga, acupuncture and counseling, open daily with walk-ins and reservations accepted.

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.