Spas in California

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.

Palm Springs, California

A Palm Springs day spa offering massage, skin, hair and nail services, with couples treatments and walk-in appointments by reservation.

San Francisco, California

Oakland float and sauna studio near Grand Lake with private float tanks, infrared sauna cocoons and cryotherapy, open daily 11am-8:30pm.

Ojai, California

A hotel spa tied to Ojai's Lavender Inn, with an outdoor Garden Massage Gazebo for massages, open to overnight guests only.

Calistoga, California

A Calistoga day spa on Lincoln Avenue specializing in lymphatic bodywork and facial treatments, with a relaxation lounge for adults and solo travelers.

San Francisco, California

Upscale day spa on Union Street in San Francisco's Cow Hollow, offering around 20 facial and massage treatments, including a signature Quadruple Lift Facial.

Ojai, California

A small Ojai day spa run by one certified therapist specializing in lymphatic drainage therapy, by reservation.

Palm Springs, California

Downtown Palm Springs day spa built around a natural hot mineral spring, with private mineral baths, sauna, steam room and massage.

Sonoma, California

Hotel spa at The Lodge at Sonoma with an outdoor terrace, soaking pool, plunge pool and barrel sauna, open daily 9am-5pm, adults-only, reservation required.

Napa Valley, California

A single-treatment float spa in Napa offering sensory-deprivation float pods with Epsom salt water, plus dedicated parking and walk-in access.

Ojai, California

A one-room day spa in Ojai pairs skincare facials with Human Design readings, with treatments from $110 to $350 and walk-ins welcome.

San Diego, California

A Korean-style day spa on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa offering sauna access, body scrubs and massage, open daily 8:30am to 9pm.

San Francisco, California

Hotel spa on the 8th floor of 1 Hotel San Francisco with rooftop stone soaking tubs and Bamford skincare treatments, open daily for day visitors.

San Diego, California

A day spa in University City, San Diego, open since the late 1990s, offering facials, massage and lymphatic drainage with a monthly membership option.

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in a Montebello strip mall plaza offering facials, massages and body treatments, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

Los Angeles, California

A boutique medical spa in Pico-Robertson focused entirely on facials, from HydraFacial to microdermabrasion, with no body treatments on the menu.

Palm Springs, California

Adults-only day spa at Ace Hotel Palm Springs, open daily with walk-ins welcome and shorter hours early in the week.

San Diego, California

A massage-focused day spa in San Diego's Gaslamp District offering Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone sessions daily from 10am to 11:30pm.

Ojai, California

A small facial studio in Ojai run by esthetician Allison, offering customized facials, RF skin tightening, microcurrent and waxing by reservation.

San Francisco, California

Adults-only day spa on Market Street in Mission Dolores offering massages and facials by appointment, open daily except Tuesday.

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

Santa Barbara, California

A medical spa on State Street in Santa Barbara offering Botox, fillers, laser hair removal and HydraFacials under physician oversight.

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.

Borrego Springs, California

An RV resort and hotel in the desert near Anza-Borrego with outdoor pools and hot tubs open to day visitors, no treatments involved.