The best spa in the Bay is Pearl Spa, which is also women-only. Pearl uses high-end products and pays attention to the details. The facility features hot and cold plunge pools, steam room, dry sauna, and two specialty relaxation rooms. I am all about the clay ball room: a heated pit of marble-sized clay spheres you can sink your body into.
Pearl Spa is also a great Korean Spa for first timers, because the staff guides visitors through the experience, even offering instruction on proper cold plunge techniques.
Post-treatment amenities include a beauty room stocked with Aveda products, Dyson hair dryers, and complimentary refreshments like tea and snacks. While advance booking can be challenging online, the friendly staff is accommodating over the phone, and the spa’s policy of scheduling arrivals 30-60 minutes before treatments ensures guests can fully utilize the facilities. Every visit concludes with thoughtful touches, such as complimentary face masks, making Pearl Spa a worthy investment for those seeking a comprehensive spa experience in San Francisco.
I would recommend the Pure Bliss package, which combes an intensive Korean body scrub with lymphatic massage, scalp treatment, facial care, and hair washing.