Spas in California

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A Monterey day spa open since 1999, offering massage, facials, waxing and skin treatments with reservations recommended daily from 9 to 5.

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

Neighborhood day spa in Mission Hills offering massage, facials, acupuncture and waxing, with couples treatments and walk-in or booked visits.

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.

Palm Springs, California

A mobile massage and day spa run by founder Karla Ornelas, offering treatments at her Palm Springs location or wherever you're staying.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

A moderate-priced day spa in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering massage for individuals and couples, open daily from 9am to 9pm.

Palm Springs, California

Walk-in day spa in Palm Desert near Palm Springs with a cold plunge and treatment rooms, open daily from 9 or 10am to 6pm.

San Francisco, California

Medical spa in San Francisco's Mission District offering appointment-based treatments, with free parking available behind the building.

San Francisco, California

A Mission District day spa in San Francisco focused on massage and facials, founded by massage therapist Candace Combs.

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.

San Francisco, California

A moderately priced day spa in San Francisco's Inner Richmond offering nine treatments, open daily with both walk-in and reservation options.

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.

San Diego, California

A resort spa on a 44-acre Mission Bay island in San Diego, open to hotel guests, with sauna, steam room and pool access.

San Diego, California

A walk-in friendly day spa in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood offering massage, facials, scalp treatments and body scrubs at moderate prices.

Napa Valley, California

Adults-only day spa in Napa offering facials, massage, waxing and makeup services by appointment, open daily 9am to 7pm.

San Francisco, California

A moderate-priced day spa in San Francisco's Mid-Market/SoMa area, open daily with walk-in visits possible but reservations encouraged.

Napa Valley, California

A medical spa in downtown Napa offering Botox, fillers, weight-loss injections, laser treatments and facials, open Thursday through Saturday by appointment.

Santa Barbara, California

A Lower State day spa in Santa Barbara offering massage and aesthetic treatments, with 27 services and both walk-in and reservation booking.

Santa Barbara, California

A State Street halotherapy spa built around a large underground crystal salt cave, with massage, facials and a relaxation lounge.

San Francisco, California

A medical spa in Union Square, San Francisco, focused on injectables, skin resurfacing, microneedling and body contouring, established in 2006.