Spas in California

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.

Lake Tahoe, California

A lakefront lodge in South Lake Tahoe where guest wellness amenities are a pool, hot tub and private beach rather than a treatment spa.

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

Hotel-only spa at a lakefront resort in South Lake Tahoe, with an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi and treatment rooms aimed at couples.

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.

San Diego, California

A moderately priced day spa in Mission Bay, San Diego, with steam rooms and a relaxation lounge, open to walk-ins and families.

Guerneville, California

Hotel spa at West Sonoma Inn & Spa in Guerneville, open to overnight guests for massages, facials and a vineyard-view lounge.

Los Angeles, California

A hotel spa at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach with sauna, steam, pools, cold plunge and thermal circuits, open to hotel guests overlooking the marina.

Los Angeles, California

A hotel-only spa at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood, with sauna, steam room and pool access for couples staying on-site.

Los Angeles, California

Hotel pool and hot tub deck at a Tapestry by Hilton near SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, open to registered guests only.

San Diego, California

Hotel spa at Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown with a heated saltwater pool, whirlpool, 28,000 sq ft fitness club with sauna and steam room, open to guests only.

Calistoga, California

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

Rancho Santa Fe, California

A Spanish Colonial-style luxury resort spa in Rancho Santa Fe near San Diego, open only to overnight guests, with 49 casitas and 45 acres of grounds.

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.

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.

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.