Explore SF Bay Area saunas from Japanese bathhouses in Japantown to floating saunas on the Bay with cold plunges into the Pacific.
etsauna lists 9 saunas in and around San Francisco, including San Francisco (6), Mill Valley (1), Oakland (1) and Sausalito (1). A session costs $20 to $67, with a median of $45. 6 have a cold plunge, 3 are on the water, 1 is wood-fired and 5 have a steam room. etsauna shows open session times live for 5 of them, so you can check before you go.
San Francisco
Alchemy Springs is an outdoor, electric sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $45 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge and showers.
Modern bathhouse in Lower Nob Hill with the largest freestanding dry sauna in the U.S. (40-person capacity). Currently operating 'Sauna Garden' with outdoor sauna, cold plunge pools, thermal benches, and fire pit. Full 6,000 sq ft bathhouse opening 2026. 4.8 stars with 57 reviews. Offers 3-packs, 5-packs, and 30-day unlimited memberships.
- Price
- $45 for 90 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 939 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Mill Valley
Almonte Spa is an electric sauna in Mill Valley. Sessions are $35 for 30 min. The sauna runs at 190-200°F. It has a soaking tub and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Marin County wellness sanctuary since 1978, nestled under redwoods near Muir Woods. Features private Finnish cedar sauna (190°F+) and infrared sauna. Outdoor hot tubs available separately ($35-55). Also offers massage services. Cold showers available for contrast therapy. 4.5 stars with 162 reviews. Voted Best in Marin.
- Price
- $35 for 30 min
- Hours
- Daily 10am-9pm
- Sessions
- Private booking
- Clothing
- Private rooms
- Address
- 158 Almonte Blvd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
San Francisco
- Waterfront
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
Archimedes Banya is a waterfront, gas-heated sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $67 for 180 min. The sauna runs at 180-210°F. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Towels are included. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Traditional Russian banya on SF Bay shores blending Greek, Turkish, German, and Russian bathing traditions. Happy Hour $55 (weekdays 12-4pm), Basic Pass $67 (3 hrs), All Day Pass $95. Features venik platza (birch branch massage), hammam scrubs, aromatherapy/aufguss sessions. Rooftop deck with panoramic Bay views. On-site cafe. 4.1 stars with 441 reviews. 18+ only.
- Price
- $67 for 180 min
- Hours
- Mon/Wed-Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm, Tue closed (except gender nights)
- Sessions
- Co-ed (Women's Night 1st Tue, Men's Night 3rd Tue)
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Address
- 748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
San Francisco
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Dogpatch Paddle Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $25 for 60 min. The sauna runs at 170-190°F. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
SF's only waterfront sauna—4-person barrel sauna at Crane Cove Park. Public sessions $25/hr, Private $100/hr (max 4). Cold plunge in the Bay (50s°F year-round). 5-pack $100, 10-pack $200. Memberships from $60/mo. Also offers kayak/SUP rentals. 5.0 stars with 102 reviews.
- Price
- $25 for 60 min
- Hours
- Daily 9am-5pm (closed Mon Sept-May)
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 701 Illinois Street #A, San Francisco, CA 94107
Sausalito
Fjord – Floating Sauna is a floating, electric sauna in Sausalito. Sessions are $45 for 90 min. The sauna runs at 180-190°F. It has a natural cold plunge. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Unique floating sauna on SF Bay with two Finnish saunas and bay plunge. Shared sessions $45 (90 min, up to 8 ppl), Private $270 (2 hrs, up to 6), Full Buyout $2K half-day or $5K full-day. 5-pack $210. Sessions sell out fast—book when calendar opens. Must bring 2 towels, water, swimsuit. 4.9 stars. ~30 min from SF.
- Price
- $45 for 90 min
- Hours
- Daily 8am-8:30pm, Tue 2pm-8:30pm
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 2320 Marinship Way, Sausalito, CA 94965
San Francisco
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
Imperial Spa is a sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $30 for 240 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted.
Authentic Korean bathhouse near Japantown featuring dry sauna, steam sauna, Himalayan salt clay room (women's side), hot jacuzzi, and cold plunge. Walk-in admission $30 for up to 4 hours ($40 overtime fee). Towels, toiletries, and lockers included. Scrub and massage treatments available separately. Spa Pass available (10 visits for $350). No appointment needed for spa access; arrive early for treatments. Children under 12 not permitted.
- Price
- $30 for 240 min
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 8:45 PM, Fri–Sun 8:00 AM – 8:45 PM
- Sessions
- Separate men's and women's areas (no co-ed spaces)
- Clothing
- Fully nude inside spa areas
- Address
- 1875 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115
San Francisco
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
Kabuki Springs & Spa is an electric sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $49 for 120 min. The sauna runs at 130-140°F. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included.
Iconic Japanese bathhouse in SF Japantown since 1968. Features dry sauna (140°F), steam room (120°F), hot pool (104°F), cold plunge (55°F), and traditional showers. Spa services include Shiatsu, Swedish massage, Reiki, and more. Non-binary facilities available on all-gender days. Validated parking at Japan Center. 4.5 stars with 1,500+ reviews.
- Price
- $49 for 120 min
- Hours
- Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue-Sun 10am-9:30pm. Women: Sun/Wed/Fri. Men: Thu/Sat. All Gender: Mon/Tue
- Sessions
- Gender-specific and all-gender days
- Clothing
- Bathing suit optional on gender days, required on all-gender days
- Address
- 1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115
San Francisco
Onsen is an electric sauna in San Francisco. Sessions are $50 for 120 min. It has a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Towels are included.
Japanese-inspired communal bathhouse in SF's Tenderloin. Features redwood dry sauna, steam room, overhead cold plunge shower, and 15-person heated soaking pool. Reopened April 2025 after 5-year hiatus. Complimentary bath products and hot tea included. Max 4 guests per reservation.
- Price
- $50 for 120 min
- Hours
- Mon 4-10pm (Men), Tue 4-10pm (Women), Thu 2-10pm (Co-ed), Fri-Sun 10am-10pm (Co-ed), Wed Closed
- Sessions
- Gender-specific and co-ed sessions
- Clothing
- Bathing suit optional on gender days, required on co-ed
- Address
- 466 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Oakland
Piedmont Springs is an electric sauna in Oakland. Sessions are $20 for 30 min. It has a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Oakland spa since 1981. Private cedar-lined dry sauna with shower and dressing room. $20/30 min or $22/45 min per person. Also offers separate steam room (same pricing) and outdoor hot tubs. 2-person minimum Fri-Sun after 5pm. Massage and skin care services also available.
- Price
- $20 for 30 min
- Hours
- Daily 11am-10pm
- Sessions
- Private
- Clothing
- Private rooms
- Address
- 3939 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
How many saunas are there in San Francisco?
etsauna lists 9 public saunas and bathhouses in and around San Francisco.
How much does a sauna session cost in San Francisco?
Listed per-visit prices run from $20 to $67, with a median of $45. The lowest are Piedmont Springs ($20 for 30 min), Dogpatch Paddle Sauna ($25 for 60 min) and Imperial Spa ($30 for 240 min).
Where can I cold plunge after the sauna in San Francisco?
6 saunas have a cold plunge: Alchemy Springs, Archimedes Banya, Dogpatch Paddle Sauna, Fjord – Floating Sauna, Imperial Spa and Kabuki Springs & Spa. At Dogpatch Paddle Sauna and Fjord – Floating Sauna you cool off in natural water.
Are there wood-fired saunas in San Francisco?
Yes: Dogpatch Paddle Sauna uses a wood stove.
Are there waterfront saunas in San Francisco?
Yes: Archimedes Banya, Dogpatch Paddle Sauna and Fjord – Floating Sauna. One of them floats on the water.
Can I check sauna availability in San Francisco online?
etsauna shows live open session times for Almonte Spa, Archimedes Banya, Dogpatch Paddle Sauna, Fjord – Floating Sauna and Piedmont Springs. Open a listing to see today's times.
Which San Francisco saunas are open late?
By their listed hours, Archimedes Banya, Onsen and Piedmont Springs stay open until 10pm or later on at least some days.
Built from etsauna's listings for San Francisco. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go. More city guides
