Saunas, bathhouses and cold plunges in San Francisco

We list 64 places to sauna in and around San Francisco: 12 saunas and bathhouses, 10 spas with saunas, 4 recovery studios, 38 gyms with saunas.

Based on Google ratings with at least 30 reviews, the top-rated dedicated saunas, spas and recovery studios are Dogpatch Paddle & Kayak (5★), SF Sauna (5★), Vital Ice SF Wellness Studio | Contrast Therapy, Sauna, Cold Water & Red Light Therapy (4.9★).

13 places offer both heat and a cold plunge for contrast therapy, including Kabuki Springs & Spa, Pearl Spa and Sauna, Imperial Spa.

Archimedes Banya offers banya or hammam-style bathing, usually with steam, hot rooms and cold pools.

10 places mention infrared saunas, including SweatHouz Daly City Contrast Therapy and Red Light Therapy Studio, Vital Ice SF Wellness Studio | Contrast Therapy, Sauna, Cold Water & Red Light Therapy, Reboot Float & Cryo Spa. Infrared rooms run cooler than traditional saunas and are often booked as private sessions.

Yes. SweatHouz Daly City Contrast Therapy and Red Light Therapy Studio, SweatHouz The Marina Contrast Therapy Studio, Reboot Float & Cryo Spa offer private rooms or suites, which are good for couples or first-timers.

38 gyms and fitness clubs mention a sauna, steam room or cold plunge, including 24 Hour Fitness, Dogpatch Boulders, Mission Cliffs. Access usually requires a membership or day pass, so check before you go.