What a wonderful spot to retreat to. Had a day off and knew I needed to recharge. Didn't have time to head to the Korean spas that I usually frequent in KoreaTown, so this was the next best bet! This spa is everything that you would regularly expect from a Korean spa, and had all the amenities that are typical, without anything extra. A hot spa, a cool water area, saunas (wet and dry) and places to shower and rinse. Locker room was basic but I don't need any extra frills so we were all good there. I was grateful for the food service they had upstairs - a bit pricey but no problem trying especially if it's your first time. Lots of rooms with various temperatures to help you relax, detox, get energized, and feel refreshed upon leaving. You can easily spend a whole day here - it's that relaxing. Next time, I'll bring a book! And maybe take advantage of a body scrub and massage. read more

See all

I went there on Friday around 5pm, it is good that there is a free private parking lot. After I paid $33 entrance fee, the staff gave me towels only, (I have been to different Korean spa, clothes should be provided), he asked me what else I need, I said clothes, then he gave me the clothes. If I don't ask, they may not give me the clothes then I am not allowed to use the salt room and other rooms upstairs, which I paid already. Please don't forget to get your clothes! The spa looks clean, I took a shower, use the steam room, sauna and jaccuzzi. Then I changed to the clothes and went upstairs for salt room... There was a cedar wood femalesleeping room, are you supposed to sleep and be quiet there? The Korean women kept talking, phones making noise, how rude they were? read more

First - NO PHOTOS! So mine were taken veeeerrrry discreetly when NO ONE was around. I have NEVER tried to get spa photos, but I walked in with so many unanswered, BASIC, questions after reviewing Yelp and their website that I wanted to post a clearer picture of what this beautiful, quiet, calming facility is like. So, all that being said.... Came on a day when I knew the cafe was going to be open. It's located on the 2nd floor, is CLOSED every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, accepts cards and cash and is considered a separate business, so bring your payment with you when you go. On this, in need of an exfoliation, Thursday I wanted to see how busy Descanso Garden Spa(DGS) can get. So I headed to Tujunga, at the base of the lovely San Gabriel foothills for a little serenity, some water therapy, a good scrub and some detoxifying seaweed soup. Ya know, research. You're welcome! SO, entrance fee is waived for services over $100. That's on the website, but no mention of what the actual entrance fee IS. I just wanted a body scrub which is currently $50. Here's the info I didn't know until I walked in: If one wants to use the locker room and wet room features(showers, dry sauna, steam sauna, hot whirlpool spa and cold plunge pool) the fee is $28. If one would like to use BOTH the locker room/wet room features PLUS the upstairs "theme rooms"(yellow soil/infrared rays & charcoal room, salt room, cedar oxygen room or germanium rooms) as well as tranquility(sleeping) rooms, relaxation lounge and ice cold room, then the fee is $33. So I opted for my body scrub($50) and ALL the amenities ($33). I was given a ladies uniform, towels, locker room key, paid for my service and amenities and that was it. I know the guy wasn't going to guide me into and around the ladies facility, but the young gal with her back to the doors, deeply involved in her computer work, would have been nice to offer. Nope, so off I went, reading each sign I came to. There are A LOT of lockers! I stopped counting after 60! Inside each is a hanger and shelf for shoes and personal items. The key for the locker is on water safe bracelet. ALWAYS START BY FULLY SHOWERING BEFORE USING ANY POOL OR ROOM! The hot whirlpool was large perfect temp and could easily accommodate 10, but it was chlorine, which I'm not wild about. The steam rooms were HUGE! Plenty of room and plenty of fabulous hot steam. The dry sauna was also a very nice size and perfectly dry heat. The cold plunge here was used waaaay more than any cold plunge I've seen at a spa and I was one of those participants. LOVE ME A COLD PLUNGE! Lots of showers all around, some for just standing, but others with features so you can sit and shave your legs, or pre scrub. The only thing lacking in the shower area was a place to put your bin or towel. Most ladies ended up putting them on a wall around the whirl pool, but that wasn't always the driest or closest place. If you don't want people tracking wet bodies into the dry locker area, provide some areas for towels to remain dry while showering. My scrub was good, albeit not as thorough as I'm use to, but good. Again, the chlorine played an important role in skin removal. LOL! But here's something I observed, the scrub and facial or massage were also done in the same area, along with the other scrub tables. At K-Town spas, if you're getting multiple services, they may start with your scrub in the community scrub area, but move you to a quiet area for facial or massage. Here, they just continued the services in the scrub area. No frills, just giving you the service you ordered. Hmmm.... After my scrub, I got dressed in my uniform and headed upstairs to the community/share rooms for some lunch and more relaxation. My lunch of seaweed soup was fabulous and I sat with a nice view of the local neighborhood. When I was done, I checked out the "Theme Rooms" which men and women share. I was only able to try the cedar oxygen room, the ice room and the lounge. All the other rooms I would have tried if I were in my birthday suit, but they were set way to hot for trying with clothes on. I may try the sleep area, nice these ARE separate for men and ladies, but I'll remember to bring a cover for my eyes since the lights are on FULL, fluoresce in here. Hopefully my photos help provide more insight. It was pretty quiet for a Thursday and I would go back, but honestly, a big draw is the cafe's seaweed soup. I did find out it's ok to take that to go if I just wanted scrub and shower/steam/cold plunge next visit. Cheers! "CC" read more

See all

It isn't Wi Spa ... No unlimited towels. Small and cramped in the wet area. The co-ed area with the various rooms is also pretty cramped. But the WORST is the restaurant. I ordered the ramen and it was literally instant noodles with an egg in it. The cold beginning dishes were nasty and too sweet. read more

The food this visit is even more amazing haha as it eat through the menu, this got to be my favorite so far . read more

See all

This is a sad review to write, but it has to happen. I have been going to this spa for at least a year and a half to two years once a week. I don't bother anybody. I'm super friendly. . Today A woman decided it was her job to go complain about me putting pink conditioner in my hair, and then I watched her proceed to complain about other people minding their own business, and I've had enough. This is a place to relax it's not a place to be under surveillance I know how to behave in a Korean spa. I don't need to be corrected by her. It's a shame too, because I like this place a lot, but I will not be back and I will also be telling all the people that I recommended not to come here anymore. You should take care of the people that take care of you. read more

LADIES READ Listen this place is nice. Clean, peaceful. Wish it had little more oomph but much easier than downtown. **READ THIS PART** Ok listen Caucasian ladies...especially the 2 who were there this evening as I left. That little scrub mitt....ITS NOT FOR YOUR FACE!!!! I watched these 2 women rub their damn face red and basically raw ! Why! Don't do that! Your face and body skin is nowhere near the same. You can create small tears on your face. Also do not use soap while doing this. the more you know read more

Descanso Garden Spa - Don't use on your face! If it's your first time ask! - Day Spas Near Me - Tujunga, California

Always love this place! I've tried their scrubs, massages, and enjoyed all the amenities--including the food! It used to be just $20 to enter, but it's now $33. Still totally worth it. The place is always clean and well-sanitized, and they even provide toiletries like a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. I ended up buying their $200 package, which has saved me a lot since I can keep coming back just to use the amenities. The entrance fee is waived if you get a massage, facial, or scrub, which makes it an even better deal. Highly recommend! read more

See all

Been coming here for years now. Gradually over the years the downstairs spa area has slowly gotten dirtier throughout the years. Used to be spotless. Other then that an absolute great spa maybe even the best within a 40 mile radius. Highly reccomend. The kitchen upstairs is absolutely amazing. Have had almost everything on the menu and my favorites id say are the ramen and spicy beef soup. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu honestly. read more

Descanso Garden Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Tujunga, California

See all

All was beautiful. This is not la Canada. This is Sunland tujunga. Was clean, came Dying week, was empty and lots of space. It tiny. read more

Brought my toddler here. Where does it say kids under 5 cannot enter on the website? Hm... pretty disappointed after 40 min drive here.

I have never been to a spa before, but I had the best day ever here! Spent way more time than I needed, but enjoyed every second of it! Thank you to ladies that worked on me! Especially Mrs Hanna! She really helped me feel comfortable and I'm not the smallest of people! read more

Excellent Korean Day Spa! Great energy, prestine and no stress place. Wet room downstairs and coed rooms upstairs. Delicious food, great massages and great staff who leave you to enjoy. read more

Descanso Spa is a great choice for body scrubs and massages. The facility is known for its cleanliness, which adds to the relaxing experience. The spa is well-maintained, with a calming ambiance that helps you unwind the moment you step in. Their body scrub services are thorough, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized. The massages are also highly rated, with skilled therapists who tailor the experience to your needs, ensuring you leave feeling rejuvenated. One of the standout features of Descanso Spa is its affordability. Despite the high-quality services and clean environment, the prices are reasonable, making it accessible for those looking for a spa experience without breaking the bank. Whether you're there for a quick body scrub or a longer massage session, you're likely to find it a good value for the money. Overall, if you're seeking a spa that offers cleanliness, effective treatments, and affordability, Descanso Spa is definitely worth considering. They also have restaurant that serves food. Different room such as Salt room, oxygen room. clay room. Worth the drive. read more

See all

Excellent service, the staff accommodate you with your special needs. Coco was extremely knowledgeable and gentle with your request on how to scrub and provide great service. I will definitely return here in the future. Thank you read more

Great place to relax and rejuvenate yourself. The general admission gets you access to their showers and the co-ed saunas. Each sauna room is unique with different varying temps. There's also a cafe with food in case you get hungry. The Cedar Oxygen room is calm and tranquil though with a view of just the parking lot. Staff is super friendly. Te place is all barefoot after you walk past the front desk and is kept very clean. read more

We came here on a Friday. Wanted to check out the atmosphere on what I thought would be part of a busiest time. To my surprise, though there were people on each sauna room, the place was big enough to accommodate and wander around without being too crowded in the co-ed section. I especially like the fact that it isn't heavily visited that there's enough space for everyone, and our drive there wasn't too bad either. Additional Parking spots easily accessible underground which is shared with a market next door. Admission was $33 without any services but can stay as long as you like so no rush to use facilities for sauna/steam and relaxation. I believe, if you get some services done admission is waive. Our next stop would be to get scrub and massage done. The restaurant on the 2nd level where all the sauna rooms and co-ed section were located. Red bean shave ice was perfect after sweating out toxins, but the Ramen was so small enough to feed 5 year olds and under. Overall would come back again in the near future. read more

Descanso Garden Spa - Ramen looks like the package was divided in half, extra small. - Day Spas Near Me - Tujunga, California

See all

Clean, not too crowded, and the employees are always nice. If you haven't been to a Korean spa, there is a female and male locker and shower area complete with a sauna, steam room, warm and cold bath. They also have treatments (I would recommend the scrub, you'll be as smooth as a baby!) Upstairs is the coed area, which has multiple rooms of different temperatures and benefits as well as a restaurant. In the multiple times I've gone, I've had good experiences and have left feeling refreshed and verrryyyy clean. My only gripe is that they don't have online booking for treatments (you request an appointment and they call you), the restaurant is a little pricey (but still delicious), and there really isn't enforcement of quiet rules, so other customers can sometimes talk waaayyy too loud. Also, one of their masseuses called me fat once (but if you grew up Asian you know that's just part of the game) read more

love it! Such a great place to get scrubbed, relax, eat and hang with friends! It's a great local place with rooms to relax, and heated floors. read more

I have been to a few Korean Spas and this one is very clean. They have a heated floor near the lunch area that's nice to relax and read a book. I got a body scrub followed by a 90 minute massage. The body scrub was nice, there were any scented oils to choose from with the short scrub. I prefer to have an oil infused body scrub. The lady was very friendly. Massage was wonderful, the rooms are nice, quiet and didn't have any issues with sound outside from the halls. Enjoyed my experience, I would recommend this place and I would go again. read more

I scheduled a Korean body scrub and massage based on an LA Times story recommending Descanso Garden Spa. If you've been to Wi Spa, you'll know what to expect: gender-separated jacuzzis, steam roooms, cold plunge and saunas as well as a mixed-gender floor featuring sleeping rooms, a cold sauna, a salt room, a cedar oxygen room, etc. You'll receive a set of shorts and T-shirt (no slippers, feel free to bring your own to use in the gender-separated areas) and towels. Lockers are available. As many other reviewers have commented, the spa is spotless and sparkling clean. Sunny was my scrub technician.massage therapist and was very thorough, thoughtful and caring. My skin felt brand new and my mind felt relaxed after my treatment. For treatments over a certain price range, the admission free to the spa is waived. I also had lunch in the cafe, which was delicious (hot stone bibimbap, as recommended by the staff and a brand of Korean iced black tea, very refreshing.) Parking is free and plentiful both in the lot and the underground garage. Limited street parking as well. Great local spa! read more

See all

Amazing! Well kept and nice front desk workers! Very kind and amazing! love it here! nice place to chill and relax

Very disappointed with this experience. I booked a couples spa and scrub in advance for our anniversary, which is obviously a special occasion. Just two hours before our scheduled appointment, the staff called and asked me to cancel one person's service because they didn't have a masseuse available. I asked to speak with a manager, but the staff told me the manager "could not help." When I insisted on speaking to the manager anyway, they then said the manager had already left for the day--at 10 a.m. This completely defeated the purpose of booking a couples experience and ruined our anniversary plans. Staffing issues should never be the customer's problem--especially with last-minute notice and no proper solution offered. Extremely unprofessional and poor planning. I would not recommend this place for special occasions or advance bookings. read more

A straightforward, no-frills spa that offers a good range of essential services for relaxation and basic body care. The massages and scrubs provide solid, effective treatment. While it may lack some of the luxurious finishes or highly specialized treatments of more upscale spas, it's a reliable choice for a decent, stress-relieving experience at a reasonable price. Good for an uncomplicated escape. read more

I received a gift certificate and had an Aroma Massage scrub from Jenny. It was $110 + tip and you are allowed to use the wet room downstairs (steam room, jacuzzi, sauna, showers galore) and the upstairs rooms. Downstairs is a nude experience, with males and females separated. You can wear indoor flip flops. Upstairs is coed and you are given a shirt and shorts uniform to wear up there, where it is barefoot only. Upstairs has an oxygen room and several hot rooms and one cold room. My favorite was the salt room where you lay on a mat on top of tumbled salt rocks. Jenny was wonderful and has worked there for 10 years. I cannot count the number of layers of product that were put on me and washed or scrubbed off. I do worry about cleanliness and was very pleased except for one patron who coughed and coughed and coughed. Tip for 1st timers: the bracelet they give you is your locker number and the key is part of the bracelet. read more

A nice out-of-the-way Korean spa located in Tujunga. You're provided with gym clothes, and a locker to store your valuables. After showering, a dunk in the jacuzzi and dry sauna, you go upstairs to the jjimjilbang, where there are a few themed rooms. I was in the salt room, and then the germanium room for a few minutes each. After the themed rooms, which made me feel totally relaxed, I went to their restaurant/cafe, where they had a wide variety of Korean dishes. Their stone pot bibimbap was AMAZING!!! Another big plus with Descanso Garden Spa is the affordability ($30 entrance fee). Parking is free....if you can't find a parking space on the top floor, there's parking on the bottom floor, with an elevator that takes you right to the spa's front door. All in all, a very pleasant experience, with hopefully many more visits to come!!! 정말 감사합니다~~!! read more

Descanso Garden Spa - Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥) - Day Spas Near Me - Tujunga, California

See all

I discovered this place through a colleague and I am so happy with the staff and amenities offered.

REVIEW FOR RESTAURANT ONLY: The older male working at the restaurant is not nice and very rude. We politely asked if we can have extra radish with our order because they only gave 3 small pieces, he yelled at us twice saying "YOU HAVE TO PAY". First of all, he didn't have to yell. Second, the food was not good. We ordered the seaweed soup and they said that it has beef in it. It barely has any beef in it. So not worth it for the price we're paying. He's destroying the vibe of this spa. read more

I'm often very active professionally and personally and these stresses demand a need for stress reduction, health maintenance and self care. As a doctor, I also deal with people asking how they can ease tension and crave for resources within the community to heal themselves. So, we visited Descanso Garden Spa and see to what extent their impact on tension reduction and self-care. Voila! First it was about $30 and if you need a massage, scrub, and other self care specialities, they do offer that at a minimal cost. You can use their dry and wet Sauna, hot spa (Japanese and Korean style), shower rooms (they provide toothpaste, toothbrush, shave materials, etc.). They also have a salt room, oxygen room, charcoal room, separate sleeping rooms, etc. When you feel hungry, they specialize in great Korean dishes, I ordered the Galbi and Bi-bim-bap and a small drink. You can stay as long as you want and parking is free and available. I've studied in Korea and Japan on both science scholarships and mind you, these spas remind me a little about my stays in both countries. Not only that they are very hygienic and clean, the workers are absolutely professional and welcoming. So, if you're planning to take care of yourself amidst the hustle and bustle of life in the fast or slow lane, drop by this spa or anyone of them and prepare to south those tired muscles and pounding headaches. The warm water drilling through your face, blowers from the spa hitting your back, tasty morsels at the cafeteria during lunch and smiling faces of the ladies at the front is a cacophony of treats that'll make your day. read more

If you want to be stared at and possibly molested. This is the place for you... The men's area is so uncomfortable. I've never experienced so many meat gazers in all my life. There are even guys with their phones chillin in the locker area. Pointing at right into the spa. As for the scrub, what the f*** was that? How many times does it take for someone hit your dick and not be an accident? His entire focus was around the privates. I actually feel violated... I will never go back to this place or any other Korean spa. Definitely not for me. read more

I'm so happy hat I don't have to drive to K Town for jjimjilbang anymore. Descanso Garden Spa is minutes from my home and the drive is definitely not stressful. The spa has ample parking and the facility is immaculate. The ajumma are so nice. The seshin areas are gender segregated, but the jjimjilbang rooms are coed. There is a really nice family feeling at this spa, which adds to the communal experience. I came with my daughter and niece, and after seshin, we had lunch on the premises followed by relaxing in the jjimjilbang rooms and communal areas. The only miss was the front desk staff--the two male receptionists were impatient and spoke to us with annoyance. I'm hoping our next trip will be an overall pleasant experience because I'd really like to give this spa a 5-star rating. read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. Some of the staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is open and available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was relaxing in this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They also do not allow pets in their establishment. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is located above ground and underground. The above ground parking is small and a bit tight. The underground parking is much easier to park in. Lots of big parking spots available. Establishment & Staff: The establishment itself is very clean, neat, and tidy. The staff here are very friendly. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. If you pay for a massage or scrub, you don't have to pay the $30 day pass to use the rooms and etc. if you don't get a massage or scrub, you would have to pay the $30 day pass. read more

See all

Wife and I enjoy the Korean spa experience. Tried out the Descanso GS since it's only 3 miles from home. The entry price of $30 is reasonable and you can stay all day. The front desk handed my wife a nice white towel and a cute pink uniform. I got a blue suit and was told the men's towels are in the locker room. Well not today. They only had small brown hand towels. The steam sauna and hot jacuzzi were nice in the men's area. Upstairs are all the mineral hot rooms. Mostly enjoyable but it must have the Glendale brotherhood day. Old dudes yakking away in the rooms like they were in a board meeting. Total turn off for me. Perhaps the couldn't read the room or the signs that requested quiet? Anyway it seemed weird there were a lot of "unattached" men in the spa that day. Made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Hard to get in the parking lot if approaching from the east. No left turn allowed into the lot. Have to go down to the next light and make a u-turn. read more

Overall had a really enjoyable experience. I had been to Wi spa in the past and had been reading that it wasn't what it used to be, so I decided to check out Descanso Garden Spa. The facilities were relatively clean, people were more or less respectful, and it was quiet in the common areas. If you're looking for a nice, low key Korean spa, this is a great option. read more

Very happy we have a Korean spa in the neighborhood! Definitely on the smaller end, but that's all I need. It's clean, the staff is friendly, the services are outstanding, and a great bang for your buck. I was running late for my scrub, and when I got there, the kind lady at the front offered to push my appointment so I can have more time to soak. I was beyond thankful! She definitely didn't need to do that, and my skin was very appreciative of the needed soak time before the hardcore scrub. This place has everything you need without having to drive to Ktown - hot tub, cold tub, steam, sauna, plenty of showers, various heated rooms on the second floor (and a cooling room), quiet rooms, and a restaurant that I haven't tried yet. Parking lot is free and plenty. If you book a service the entrance fee is waived, without a service I believe it's $33 to use the amenities all day long. Super relaxing, super affordable, super happy it's in my hood!! And please, tip those scrubbers generously, they deserve it. read more

I love the scrub and seaweed lemon massage, It's super relaxing & the food is good as well.

Super tranquil space that's a wonderful place if you need to relax. I did the $30 day pass and was not disappointed. The day pass allows access to the wet areas (which are separated by gender), themed rooms and cafeteria. I got to enjoy the jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam sauna, cold plunge pool, cedar wood air room, cold room, yellow room and sleep room. I stayed for a couple of hours but honestly, I could have easily stayed much longer if I didn't have any plans after. First floor - wet areas that include lockers, showers, jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, saunas (steam and dry). These spaces are split by gender, so all the women's areas are on the left and the men's are on the right Second floor - themed rooms, cafeteria and patio. These are co-ed, except for the sleeping rooms, which are gendered. Everyone here minds their business and it was overall a very serene place to be. I went in hopes of alleviating some pain I felt in my body and left feeling refreshed. I even went to bed early and got some great sleep! read more

MY 1st time here & I am so impressed. Jenny the nice lady who helped me was very thorough. Hands down best Spa. Your money is worth.

Awesome clean spa w/an epic body scrub. I'm taking my mom here for Mother's Day! There are many rooms upstairs that are very detoxifying and relaxing. I also love that it's near where I live and the parking is free and easy. read more

In another lifetime (early 90s) I lived in Korea for a couple of years in the older part of the country. Indoor plumbing within homes was not common and once a week a family would head to their neighborhood bathhouse for a moment to relax and clean up. Usually these local facilities were small, clean and very efficient. Stepping into Descanso Spa took me right back to these neighborhood spas in Korea. It's super clean and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The clientele is a mixed crowd of ages and were there to clean up, relax for a minute and then peace out. Granted, there isn't a lot of lounging room within the actual spa area, but this wet area seemed to have a high turn around. Upstairs in the coed area, there were endless themed saunas, a sleeping room and a restaurant. I decided to have a basic scrub and oil massage. It all took place right there within the wet spa area, where there is a no clothing policy (common for Korean spas). Leaving my modesty in the locker room, I was scrubbed, kneaded and stretched which all felt good and familiar. However... at one point the therapist covered my shoulders and head with minty infused towels that felt wonderfully cooling... and honest to god, I started having hallucinations. It was an incredible sensation. Other than the occasional oblivious guy who'd walk out of the sauna dripping with sweat and jump into the cold plunge without showering, everyone was well behaved and respectful. Descanso Spa is a treasure. read more