The Hottest Way to Relax: Your Guide to Saunas in SLO CAL

Grab your towel and a camera for these saunas with a view in SLO CAL. Overlooking the ocean, these scenic sauna spots allow you to sit in relaxation and appreciation of the beauty of California’s Central Coast. 

Surfside Sauna 

Relax and take in the beauty of SLO CAL’s coastline at Surfside Sauna, a traditional Finnish sauna overlooking Avila Beach. Perched on a cliff above the Pacific, this sauna not only offers fantastic views, but the opportunity to take an energizing cold plunge into the ocean. Offering both social and private sessions, it is a great spot to connect with other sauna-goers or escape from routine. 

California Sauna Club 

Marvel at Morro Rock or take a self-care day at California Sauna Club’s mobile sauna located in both Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. This traditional sauna allows you to enjoy scenic views of the famous Morro Rock and cool off in the ocean after or during your treatment. When not parked ocean-side, this sauna on wheels can be found at SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace, perfect for a day of relaxation and retail therapy. Enjoy shopping and dining from local merchants after your refreshing sauna experience.  

Infrared sauna technology uses gentle, penetrating heat that warms your body at a lower temperature than the traditional sauna. It boosts cellular activity, improves skin health and improves circulation. For sauna-goers that prefer a comfortable sweat, infrared saunas in SLO CAL might be the right experience for you. 

VYANA Wellness Collective  

Treat your body to a day of rejuvenation at this Cambria spa. VYANA boasts a full-spectrum infrared sauna offering Chromotherapy, a balancing sauna treatment using colored light to heal different areas of your body, and Acoustic Resonance Therapy, which uses vibrations to clear sinus and head congestion and promote relaxation. VYANA also offers massages, facials, yoga classes and tarot card readings, making this spa a great spot to spend the day with friends or take some time for yourself. 

The Spa at Dolphin Bay 

Enjoy a relaxing stay or escape for the day at the Spa at Dolphin Bay Resort in Pismo Beach. Not only does this serene spa offer an outdoor infrared sauna experience that warms your body’s core temperature using light therapy, but it offers several unique massage and facial treatments. Experience a romantic couples massage or return to your daily life looking and feeling youthful after an Age Defy Facial.  

Roux Collective  

Take a break from the excitement of wine tasting and shopping at Roux Collective in Paso Robles. This salon features a full-spectrum infrared sauna offering several different treatments that promotes agelessness, weight loss, tranquility or detoxification. You can also enjoy the gentle heat with Chromotherapy and Acoustic Resonance Therapy. After your sauna treatment, enjoy Roux’s haircare or waxing services, or continue the relaxation with a 60 or 75-minute massage.  

Central Coast Floats

Warm yourself from the inside out with the infrared sauna at Central Coast Floats in San Luis Obispo. It's the perfect preparation for a float in one of their float therapy tanks that use Epsom salts, making you buoyant. Also available is a steam sauna and cold plunge room where guests are able to alternate between hot and cold. The options for treatments are endless and very customizable to the results you are looking for in a relaxing and energizing day.

Enjoy the traditional sauna experience the SLO CAL way. Compared to an infrared sauna, dry saunas provide an intense heat that many prefer for a deep sweat that flushes out toxins, as well as for muscle relaxation and stress relief.  Explore these dry saunas in SLO CAL.  

Sol Spa  

End your girl’s trip or couple’s getaway on a relaxing note at Sol Spa at Hotel San Luis Obispo. Spend the day unwinding in the spa’s facilities—soak in the outdoor pool and hot tub, rest in the relaxation lounge or enjoy a Himalayan salt stone massage. Warm up in Sol Spa’s classic dry sauna and stay as long as you’d like, as all spa treatments come with access to the sauna.  

The Cliffs  

Spend a luxurious day by the sea at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach. Sip on a complimentary sparkling beverage by the pool with a gorgeous ocean view before heading to the spa’s Finnish-style dry sauna. To balance out the heat, a cold, essential oil-infused towel will be waiting for you when you get out. The Spa at The Cliffs also offers several unique massage treatments, including Lomi Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian treatment that will transport you to paradise.   

Sauna use is not only beneficial to your overall health, but it is especially beneficial for athletes. After spending just 15-20 minutes in a sauna, you can experience muscle and joint pain relief, improved circulation and much more. Many gyms in SLO CAL offer saunas for post-workout relaxation to gym members or at an additional fee.  

Curl Fitness  

Earn your rest after a workout at Curl Fitness in Arroyo Grande. This family-friendly gym offers several amenities such as state-of-the-art machines, personal training, group classes and a pool. Among these amenities, Curl Fitness offers members, and guests, access to an infrared sauna and Infrared Cocoon Wellness Pro, a full-body infrared pod providing relaxation and fitness recovery.   

Kennedy Club Fitness  

With locations in Atascadero, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. Kennedy Club Fitness makes working out and relaxing convenient. In addition to traditional machines and group exercise classes, this gym also offers several sports facilities. Train in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, shoot hoops on the NBA-sized basketball gym or get your team together for a game of pickleball. After all these activities, rest in the Infrared ‘Red Fit’ Room and Infrared lounge. These recovery centers offer muscle relief and relaxation after the exercise of your choosing.