Spas in California

Lake Tahoe, California

Family-friendly hot springs resort near Lake Tahoe with outdoor pools, private indoor soaking rooms and saunas, open daily on a walk-in basis.

Los Angeles, California

A Glendale day spa offering massage, facials, waxing and nail care, plus private jacuzzi-and-sauna suites, open daily 9am to 9pm with walk-ins welcome.

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.

Bishop, California

A century-old natural hot springs pool near Bishop in the Eastern Sierra, with a cooling waterfall, a separate hot soak, and simple day-use facilities.

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.

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.

Los Angeles, California

Downtown LA hotel spa at the Ritz-Carlton with massages, facials, a couples suite, rooftop pool and gym; outside guests need to book a treatment to enter.

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.

Palm Springs, California

A 38,000-square-foot resort spa at JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert offers day passes, saunas, a saltwater lap pool and couples suites.

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.

Sonoma, California

A moderate-priced day spa a block off Sonoma Plaza offering massage and facials from a certified therapist and licensed esthetician, with private treatment

San Diego, California

A hotel spa at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego, with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and thermal pools for guests.

Los Angeles, California

A wellness retreat in Westlake's Wilshire corridor offering cold plunge, sauna and movement classes, built around group and community sessions.

San Diego, California

A hotel spa on Mission Bay in San Diego with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and thermal pools, open only to resort guests.