Spas in California

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.

Lake Tahoe, California

A resort spa inside Granlibakken's mountain lodging complex near Tahoe City, open to hotel guests with a pool, hot tub and yoga space on site.

Napa Valley, California

A downtown Napa day spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, waxing and nail services a short walk from the town's restaurants and hotels.

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.

Calistoga, California

A clothing-optional hot springs retreat outside Calistoga with eight mineral pools, spa bodywork, and day-pass, camping, and lodging options.

San Diego, California

A 21-and-over hotel spa in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter with sauna, steam room, cold plunge and thermal pools, open to hotel guests only.

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.

San Diego, California

A single-therapist day spa in Mira Mesa offering massage, facials, waxing and lash services, open Thursday through Saturday only.

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.

Borrego Springs, California

A resort spa at La Casa del Zorro in Borrego Springs, set on desert grounds with pools, a hot tub and on-site dining, open to couples and families.

San Diego, California

A reservation-only day spa in San Diego's Core-Columbia neighborhood offering couples treatments and a relaxation lounge at moderate prices.

Palm Springs, California

A 10-room mineral hot springs hotel in Desert Hot Springs near Palm Springs, offering day passes to its 120°F spring-fed pools, sauna and massage rooms.

Lake Tahoe, California

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

Los Angeles, California

A downtown Los Angeles day spa open daily from 9am to 9:30pm, geared toward solo visits and couples.

Santa Barbara, California

Majorelle is the upscale hotel spa at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara's Lower State district, open daily with day passes for couples.

Santa Barbara, California

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

Palm Springs, California

Resort spa in Desert Hot Springs with mineral thermal pools, open to day-pass visitors and hotel guests, geared toward couples and families.

Oceanside, California

A hotel spa inside Mission Pacific Beach Resort in Oceanside, open to guests, with a sauna, cooling mist shower and rooftop ocean views.

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

Calistoga, California

A hotel-only resort spa at Montage Healdsburg in Sonoma wine country, built for couples on an overnight stay, with luxury-tier pricing.

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.