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    Bay Spa

    4.2 (329 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Myofascial massage

    Therapeutic massage

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    Sheryl P.

    I been wanting to go to a Korean Spa but been very intimated. I finally had a courage to try it and I am so happy because it was so worth it. I convinced one of my friend to join me and she was also very hesitant but we were brave and did it, and both of us want to do it again. Once you get over your shyness you'll be okay. I came here after work. We booked a service-brown sugar bliss + coconut-70 min for $150. With the service, you have the full use of the facility. They have hot tube, cold pool, wet & dry Sauna, massage chair- can use for 30 min for free. And they serve food inside. You can literally spend the entire day here. I wish we did. We had such an amazing experience. After our body scrub, our skin never felt so soft. They clean you so good. I wanna do this quarterly.

    Price as of 6/29
    Xuan C.

    I've always enjoyed the services at Bay Spa, and today's treatment itself was wonderful. Unfortunately, my experience at the front desk left me disappointed. I booked a two-hour scrub service online the same day as my appointment. The price was listed as $220 on the website, SpaBooker, and even on the digital pricing display in the lobby. However, I was charged a higher amount at check-in. When I questioned the charge, I showed the front desk that all three sources still reflected the lower price. After speaking with a coworker, it became clear I had been overcharged, and I was refunded the difference. What disappointed me wasn't the mistake--it was the explanation afterward. I was told the price had changed "some time ago," even though every published price I could verify still reflected the original amount. To make matters more confusing, another guest who checked in immediately after me was charged the published price for her service. Mistakes happen, and I appreciate that the refund was processed. However, I would have preferred a simple acknowledgment that an error was made rather than explanations that didn't match what was being displayed to customers. The spa services themselves remain excellent, but I hope management improves consistency and training at the front desk so future guests have a smoother check-in experience.

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    Hannah C.

    My first time at a Korean spa, and it was a great introduction! The facilities were very clean and neat. I've never done the full rotation of hot tub to dry sauna to steam sauna to cold plunge - it was genuinely painful. If you've never experienced this, be prepared to get your heart racing. I was expecting a relaxing experience, but the saunas will leave you out of breath, and the cold plunge will shock your system. It's supposed to be really good for detoxing your system, and I definitely felt like I sweat out a bunch of toxins. We really enjoyed the massage chairs after this whole rotation and showering. The massage chairs are super comfortable and have a variety of massage options. It was so soothing that I fell asleep during my massage. There are a variety of popular scrub massage options that I did not try this time around. The downstairs co-ed dry saunas were a bit underwhelming. The saunas were comfortably warm and had blankets to rest on. These saunas didn't seem to be for the purposes of detoxing since they were at a moderate temperature. I was so comfortable that I ended up falling asleep in multiple rooms lol. Bay Spa was the perfect introduction to Korean spas, and I will definitely be returning!

    Massage chairs 30 mins per person
    Marlana Y.

    I've come here usually once or twice a year and usually bring out of towners. It's a nice place for a girls day (and if you're fine potentially seeing eachother naked). No swimwear/underwear in the sauna/pool area. They limit you to five hours at one time and you can literally spend five hours there and more because they have food there as well. Nice place to come and relax!

    Julie N.

    I've been to korean spa in the past but it was my first time coming to this place. If it is your first time coming here, they do a tour of the place after you pay at the register. There are two levels. Downstairs are where co-ed area which you will need to wear the clothes provided. The downstairs includes dining area where you can order food or drinks or you can go to any of the rooms which include clay, salt, jade, and cold. You can lounge around in the open space too if you want to. For the upstairs is where the other amenities. Both men and women room are separated of course. The amenities room upstairs includes dry and wet sauna, showers, hot jacuzzi, cold pool....this is also where you get your scrubbing....you have to be fully nude when using these services. I had the 60 minutes which is 30 minutes scrubbing and 30 minutes of massage/face mask/hair wash. They will scrub every inch of the body. There is also common area of the massage chairs. Probably will come here next time

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    Alice C.

    Went here with a coed group and spent about 4 hours (max time is 5). Day passes are $40, and they give you an electronic key bracelet for your locker, plus a t-shirt and shorts to wear in the lounge areas. We arrived early around 10 am, which I'd recommend! Fewer people and everything felt freshly cleaned. The spa isn't "luxury," but it's fairly clean and cozy. We started with the complimentary 25 min massage chairs, then split into the separate locker rooms. In the women's area there are saunas, showers, hot tubs, and a cold plunge (no clothing allowed). Afterward, we met back up in the coed areas, which include a cold room and three hot rooms. Plenty of space, no issues with crowding (at least in the morning when we went). Finally, we ate at the cafe once it opened. I got the beef tofu soup ($22 including tax + before tip) and my bf got the spicy kalguksu. Prices were on the steeper side, but the food was tasty and felt like part of the full jjimjilbang experience. Overall, it was a fun, relaxing, and unique activity to do with friends. Don't expect high end spa amenities, but if you're looking for a cozy spot to unwind for a few hours, this is a solid choice.

    Abigail M.

    Had a little spa day here with my best friend since her and I share a stressful life which results in neck and back pain in our late 20s. When we both lived in SoCal, we would go to the Korean spas together and we were both surprised when we found this gem in Santa Clara!!! First off, we were so obsessed with the massage chairs... we melted in those chairs until our time was up (ok we maybe stayed like 5-10 extra minutes because it felt way too good, you can't blame us ). Then we made our way to the main heat rooms and enjoyed our time there. Ended of course with the ice room. The facility itself was very clean and I really liked how non-crowded it was either. The front desk ladies were so kind and accommodating and we were even shown around as it was our first time there. It was a lovely experience and we left very relaxed!! I would def go again, no hesitation.

    Nina Z.

    Much better experience this time around. The front staff people were very accommodating with the appointment times and let me reschedule when my friends were running late. They even gave me the option to move my time so we could all have our appointment at the same time. My appointment for my Korean scrub and massage started on time and Ahjumma Helen was very kind and put just the right amount of pressure during the massage. My only complaint was that a bunch of the massage chairs weren't working; either that, or I'm just unlucky! I was playing musical chairs in that room. I usually forego the sauna and steam rooms since the rooms downstairs are also heated. Always refreshing to end on the ice room after all that heat!

    Mary L.

    Good escape for your birthday week? Absolutely. It's not a huge Jjim-Jil-Bang Korean Bathhouse, but it's quite casual and comfortable inside. $40 day pass is good enough to hang around/sleep around/dip around/lounge around for hours. Facial & massage services are optional. Less crowded during weekday mornings at opening hour too. Pay upfront. Staffs are friendly if you need to tour around. Yes, the cafeteria is worth checking out if you want a $22 tofu stew meal or $5.50+ milk tea beverage (all taxes already included in price). Decent and good tasting. Authentic flavors. Staffs in the cafeteria are very low key here. Put away your own tray afterwards. Spas & saunas are perfect to avoid stress, unnecessary distractions or noises. Wear your assigned key on your wrist. Shoe locker and personal locker will have same number as your key. Place your shoe inside your locker and grab a slipper. Definitely read signs everywhere and don't violate rules. Co-ed area includes salt room, clay room, ice room, etc. Massage chairs upstairs are worth the 15-30 minutes or longer. Very quiet with lots of places to sit. Not bad for taking showers or dipping into hot tuns/pools or sitting in a sauna. People bring their friends (especially in women's locker room area), so it may get loud at times. The place is packed with your day spa needs. I will be back again. Fun and enjoyable for relaxation. Public parking lot had lots of parking spots. If you like the Croissante bakery, it's only a few doors away from here and very convenient. My seafood tofu stew meal was excellent. It included big red shrimps just the way I like it. Not too spicy. Mango fruit milk tea was not overly sweet compared to other places. Appetizers and bingsoo looks legit and delicious. Order at cafeteria kiosk. I had a great day, but I wish the place was much bigger because it felt small for me. Plus, beware of the Clay Room because it's very easy to fall into those unstable clay balls or fall full body backwards. Hands will hurt. I wish they would post a warning notice on the door. Overall, ice room was a favorite.

    June R.

    We were greeted with very friendly service and given a tour of the facility upon arrival. The spa has two floors and three special rooms: a salt room, clay room, ice room, plus a heated floor lounge and a food/dining area. We shared japchae, donkatsu, and a kalbi combo plate between the three of us, huge portions and absolutely delicious. Korean spa food can sometimes be hit or miss with sweetness, but theirs was perfectly balanced and not too sweet at all. Upstairs has all the typical spa amenities: showers, steam room, dry sauna, hot jacuzzi, and cold plunge pool. Note that no clothing is allowed in the bath/sauna area, which is standard for Korean spas. Toiletries are provided (including toothbrushes), and there are blow dryers, lotion, and hairspray available as well. My only minor critique: the towels were quite thin and a bit ragged, and I was given one full-size towel and two small towels, which wasn't quite enough for the entire visit. My sister and friend did the 90-minute scrub and massage, which they said was excellent. I opted to relax in the sauna and also spent time in the full-body massage chair lounge, which was great. We arrived early at 10am, so it wasn't crowded at all, but it definitely picked up around noon and later. The price was well worth it, and with admission you can stay up to five hours. We stayed the full five and the time flew by. This was our first visit, and we truly enjoyed it. We're already planning to return for another day spa experience. Ample parking available. Highly recommend!

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    Love Bay Spa in Santa Clara! Super clean, wonderfully relaxing massage, and great service. I'll definitely be back!

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    Came her with my wife for the first time. Great experience. Was a bit nervous but at the end it was worth it.

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    I always enjoyed one hour scrub and massage combination service with GIna. She is the best for me.

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    Where no swimwear or underwear allowed, what can be worn?

    You go naked in the women's room where there are hot tubs etc. you go naked when getting a scrub treatment but it's all women. You wear shower shoes that they provide.… 

    Do they have a room with heated floors to lay on? Like, the rest of the room is of a regular temperature, just the floor is heated.

    All the Sauna rooms are hot all over, except the cold room.

    Is it by appointment only or can I walk in?

    Walk in and enjoy!! No reservations needed!

    Can little boys (4 years old) go into the women's area with their moms?

    No, same gender only (mom/daughter & father/son) per management.

    It'll be my first time coming, what should i expect when i first arrive? is there anything i need to do to prep? thx!

    Ensure you allocate at least 2-3 hours of your time. Arrive with a light appetite; beverages and snack bars will be provided. Come with a positive attitude and soak in the… 

    No mention of prices here in website?

    $40/day pass (5-hr limit per website). They currently have special sale (savings depending on QTY - increments of 10/20/30). 2 and under are NOT allowed & minors (3-11) are $20/day pass. Service prices are listed on website.

    Hello! Is the restaurant open yet? Thank you!!!

    They had a soft opening when I went on MLK day!

    Is there a birthday special?

    It's not on the price list, however the management is truly awesome, that you can talk to James for your birthday surprise.

    Do I have to be naked in the gender separated steam and dry sauna?

    Signs remind guests that nudity is required in the pools though. This is done mainly for sanitary and hygiene reasons. Attendants will gently remind guests if they forget. Also, when everyone is nude, everyone is the same status, and clothed guests… 

    Can anyone verify if the service providers (massage therapists, facialists) how they are getting paid or even paid fairly?

    How big are the baths? The photos show small rectangular tubs for hot and cold. I miss Lawrence Health Spa's big pools.

    They're about 7' x 4'. Three people can be in one with room to spare. Not quite as large as Lawrence Health Spa.

    Do you do couples massage?

    The couples massage is offered on their website. Not sure if it's performed in the same room or separate.

    Is the admission pass include all day access like in Korea?

    Yes. This is unlike the majority of other spas which limit visitors to 2-3 hours. All the more to enjoy the large and varied facilities.

    What are the prices for your bay spa?

    Prices for services are listed here: https://www.bayspaca.com/services

    What is the admission price? Or do I have to purchase a service to use facilities?

    The admission price is $40. It is not necessary to purchase a service. If a service is purchased, the admission price is waived. So for a $90 scrub, for example, no additional admission price is required.

    Is this a nude spa like in korea or will we be using swimwear inside?

    Yes, this is a nude spa in the separate men's and women's locker room and wet areas. Like in Korea, swimsuits or shorts are not allowed for health and sanitary reasons in these wet areas. In the coed areas, the shorts and shirts provided are… 

    Is there any food sold here?

    Restaurant will be ready in about 2 months and currently we are providing complimentary snacks and drinks.

    Is this a coed spa?

    We have separate gender locker rooms, dry and steam saunas and hot and cold tubs and we also have coed areas such as common area with massage chairs and Korean style dry sauna rooms.… 

    The website states 20 min massage chair with admission. Can additional massage chair time be purchased separately?

    Yes, it can be. Please talk to the front desk. Side note: each massage session in the Kahuna chairs are 30 minutes. It will not get interrupted😉

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    “In my experience though, these extras are completely not necessary to still enjoy yourself on the $40 day pass.”

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