Waterfront Saunas in San Francisco

Dogpatch Paddle sauna and cold plungeDogpatch Paddle Sauna

Saunas on the water's edge or floating on it, from lakeside cabins to docks on the sea.

etsauna lists 3 waterfront saunas in and around San Francisco, including San Francisco (2) and Sausalito (1). A session costs $25 to $67, with a median of $45. 3 have a cold plunge, 1 is wood-fired and 1 has a steam room. etsauna shows open session times live for 3 of them, so you can check before you go.

3

waterfront saunas

$25–$67

per session

3

with cold plunge

3

with live availability

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Lowest prices

The cheapest per-visit sessions among San Francisco's waterfront saunas, by listed price.

Best for a cold plunge

Natural plunges (a lake, river or the sea) first, then cold plunge tubs.

Wood-fired

Saunas heated by a wood stove.

Open late

Listings whose hours run to 10pm or later on at least some days. Check the hours shown.

Check open times live

etsauna pulls open session times from these saunas' booking systems.

Compare waterfront saunas in San Francisco

SaunaPriceCold plungeLive times
Archimedes Banya$67 for 180 minYesYes
Dogpatch Paddle Sauna$25 for 60 minYesYes
Fjord – Floating Sauna$45 for 90 minYesYes

All 3 waterfront saunas in San Francisco

Archimedes Banya

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
See live availabilityWebsite

Dogpatch Paddle Sauna

San Francisco

  • Waterfront
  • Wood-fired
  • Natural plunge
Dogpatch Paddle sauna and cold 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
See live availabilityWebsite

Fjord – Floating Sauna

Sausalito

  • Floating
  • Natural plunge
FJORD floating sauna aerial view in Sausalito harbor with redwood deck

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
See live availabilityWebsite

Frequently asked questions

How many waterfront saunas are there in San Francisco?

etsauna lists 3 waterfront saunas in and around San Francisco.

How much do waterfront saunas in San Francisco cost?

Listed per-visit prices run from $25 to $67, with a median of $45. The lowest are Dogpatch Paddle Sauna ($25 for 60 min), Fjord – Floating Sauna ($45 for 90 min) and Archimedes Banya ($67 for 180 min).

Which waterfront saunas in San Francisco have a cold plunge?

3 saunas have a cold plunge: Archimedes Banya, Dogpatch Paddle Sauna and Fjord – Floating Sauna. At Dogpatch Paddle Sauna and Fjord – Floating Sauna you cool off in natural water.

Are any waterfront saunas in San Francisco wood-fired?

Yes: Dogpatch Paddle Sauna uses a wood stove.

Can I check availability for waterfront saunas in San Francisco online?

etsauna shows live open session times for Archimedes Banya, Dogpatch Paddle Sauna and Fjord – Floating Sauna. Open a listing to see today's times.

Which waterfront saunas in San Francisco are open late?

By their listed hours, Archimedes Banya stays open until 10pm or later on at least some days.

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