Spas in California

San Francisco, California

A small two-room day spa near the Panhandle offering skin care and massage therapy, open daily with moderate pricing.

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in Pasadena offering facials, scalp therapy and body treatments, with its signature Synergy Rejuvenation Scalp Spa, open daily 10am-7pm.

Lake Tahoe, California

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

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Luxury hotel spa at the Pebble Beach resort in Carmel-by-the-Sea, open daily 9:30am-4pm with a juice bar, salon and day-pass access for non-guests.

Los Angeles, California

Japanese-style day spa in Beverly Hills offering massage and bodywork for solo visitors and couples by reservation.

Los Angeles, California

Esthetician-run skincare studio in Del Rey offering facials, acne treatment and micro-infusion, with Japanese-language service available.

San Diego, California

Alice in Wonderland-themed day spa in Mid-City San Diego focused on facials, massage and skincare since 2014, open daily 10am-7pm.

Los Angeles, California

Walk-in-friendly day spa in Westlake, LA offering affordable massage and facial combos, with a sauna on site.

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.

Napa Valley, California

A massage-focused day spa in central Napa offering bodywork and skincare treatments with organic products, open daily except Wednesday.

Sonoma, California

Upscale day spa in Sonoma offering facials, bodywork, Endermologie and sound healing, with a relaxation lounge and membership option.

Sonoma, California

A one-table day spa above a Glen Ellen storefront offering private massage and organic facial treatments by appointment only.

Santa Cruz, California

A hotel spa on a 300-acre Santa Cruz hilltop with Monterey Bay views, outdoor baths and a relaxation lounge, open only to resort guests.

San Francisco, California

A moderate-priced day spa just off 24th Street in Noe Valley offering massage, facials, nail care, lash/brow work and waxing, with a relaxation lounge before

Lake Tahoe, California

A wellness studio in Tahoe City offering reiki, massage, meditation, sound healing and yoga classes, open daily from 9am to 7pm.

Napa Valley, California

A moderately priced day spa in Napa, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, suited to solo visits or couples.

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 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.

Los Angeles, California

A Santa Monica Ayurvedic practice offering traditional bodywork, consultations and seasonal cleanses by appointment, Monday through Friday.

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.