I have been taking my girls to jjimjilbang since they were 8yrs old (they are now 24) .. spa time is the perfect mother/daughter bonding time ..the ability to relax, catch up and share quiet time together is priceless. This is my new favorite Jjimjilbang in the "Bay Area". As a new facility it's very difficult to point out any issues with the establishment as all the massage chairs and rooms are clean, new and relaxing. My only "complaint" (if you can call it that) is there isn't a Korean restaurant but there is a sign advising that one is on the way. In its place they provide complimentary juice,tea or sparkling water which is genuinely appreciated. I'm looking forward to enjoying a bibimbap there at my next visit. The lady who assisted us was very welcoming and provided us a tour of the facility. What I love most is the abundance of massage chairs. A courtesy 30min massage chair is included in your entrance ($40) . I really appreciate that patrons stuck to the 30min time frame and didn't monopolize a chair. During our visit on a Sunday , there were quite a bit of people (both men and women), but we all shared the co-Ed facilities nicely. It appeared for many that this was their first time visiting a Korean spa , but all were very courteous to each other and kept volumes and noise down. The women's facility: hot tub, cold tub(very cold and refreshing) , wet and dry sauna and lots of sit down and stand up showers. Locker rooms had ample space to get ready with a very nice seating and lounging area Co-Ed: first floor- cafeteria (coming soon) , jade, salt , clay rooms ,mineral rooms accommodate approx 8ppl I believe... tv lounge and cold room. 2nd floor Massage chairs and locker facilities. Looking forward to making this a monthly stop with my girls, read more

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I came back to Bay Spa to treat myself for a birthday spa day. This time, I booked an hour long premium scrub. I've previously received scrub services at different Korean Spas, but my experiences were like day and night. My first experience was lovely, but my second time was absolutely terrible. That last time left such a bad taste in my mouth that I was resistant to every trying a scrub again. It had been years since my last experience though, so I figured I'd give it another shot before I close the book on scrubs entirely. Scrubs have been redeemed for me! I had a wonderful experience. The spa lady who assisted me actually asked me how the pressure of the scrub and massage, and she would check-in to see how I was feeling. She was very professional and very sweet. read more

It's strange that they have separate locker rooms for men and women but they don't close the doors for massages and allow men to walk by when women are being massaged. At the end of my massage, I was instructed to sit up and my masseuse was putting my shirt on me. I saw the door was opened but assumed that was normal and that I was in a women's only section. Then a man who worked there (I'm assuming?) stuck his head in the room and looked right at me, while I was being dressed. I asked why wasn't the door closed, at which point my masseuse closed the door, but that was weird. read more

I did the $40 pass which allowed full use of facilities for up to 5 hours. The only reason I took off one star is the co-ed treatment rooms are right next to the cafe so it was rather loud. It's unfortunate that they are not in a quieter area. I also did the massage chair, sauna and cold plunge. Going to try the scrub next time. I heard it was great! Definitely recommend. read more

This place is really amazing. I was sad when Lawrence spa closed a few years ago and was wondering where I could go to get a Korean body scrub. A friend told me about Bay Spa. For starters this place is pretty immaculate - very brand new and up to date. I found the women's wet spa area kind of modern looking. They have the usual cold pool, hot jacuzzi, and wet and dry saunas. I got the body scrub with aroma massage - very efficient in an hour. They also have a ton of coed facilities including a big room with massage chairs, a jade room, salt room, clay room, and ice room. They are going to open a food place but have free snacks and drinks in the meantime. I went on a Monday afternoon and it was fairly empty. Oh it isn't visible from El Camino but located behind the Bank of America. Seemed like plenty of parking. Forgot to add the first time I wrote this - they have a really inclusive sizes of t-shirts and shorts - I saw up to 6x in shorts. Most places do a very one-size-fits-all approach but I really appreciated the size range they carried. read more

This is my 3rd k-spa I've ever visited and I think this might be one of my favorites. I like how they have enough slippers for everyone when they enter, they have extra toiletries and hair tools for their guests, the cool tub, hot tub, sauna and steam room, salt / jade/ clay rooms are great and super relaxing. I got the aromatherapy massage, thank you Kim! She was firm in the right areas and ensured I was comfortable throughout. read more

A friend and I came during a holiday and it was busy! There were people milling around and conversations happening. We had both booked scrubs online - one of us had received a call to reschedule because one of the ladies had to a family situation while the other did not receive a phone call (but they said they called). In the end, we had to reschedule our scrubs. Once we paid, we entered the side lobby where we were given keys to open our shoe lockers. After placing our shoes in the lockers we were given slippers. Be careful, they're slippery! They have a common area down stairs (co-ed) to eat, lounge, and enjoy the different temperature rooms. Upstairs, they have a room with the massage chairs (also co-ed). As someone who doesn't partake in massage chairs often, I didn't really enjoy it. If anything, it felt more painful than relaxing. Each person gets 30 minutes free. Once you enter the locker room (gender separated), you strip down and can enjoy the shower amenities (jacuzzi, steam room, scrub, etc). Be careful not to overheat! Take breaks and drink water! I got the 30 minute scrub. It was my first time, and to be frank, it felt a little odd. It was like my mom or grandma was giving me a scrub down. Yes, my skin was soft afterwards but it felt weird to me. I'd personally just do a self-scrub (which you can buy at the front desk) and ask a friend to scrub my back. After our scrubs, we spent the next couple hours eating, chatting, and just relaxing. At the time, they provided a complimentary drink and snack. We also brought our own food (called ahead and confirmed). We saw other groups of friends hanging out as well so I could see how this could be a communal place for families and friends. I'm on the fence of whether I'd come back - if I did, I probably wouldn't get the scrub again. read more

I really like the Spa itself, it's a nice relaxation place with steam room, dry sauna, hot and cold tub and cool rooms with clay and salt. I personally love massage chairs, they are great options to decompress after a long day. However, I think their scrub+massage services could be better. I ordered scrub+massage second time today and man it was rough, my skin on my chest is all damaged. Massage was so-so too... It definitely was not worth $130... First scrub+massage was better, so it really depends on the person who you get. Unfortunately, I don't want to take a risk anymore. See for yourself read more

Bay Spa - damaged skin - Massage Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The good: This is probably the closest thing you'll get to a jimjilbang or onsen in North America. It's impressive they even have a restaurant attached to the spa, just like many jimjilbang in Korea. It's also pretty clean )l(other than the bath) and the staff are good. The bad: if you're expecting it to be like the actual thing in Korea or Japan it's just not the same. The culture is different here. People break the rules. I saw people using their phones and taking photos in the nude areas such as locker rooms and bathing areas. People talk loudly. People don't shower before entering the bath. There's specks of filth floating in the bath water. It's disappointing compared to the serene, safe and clean environments you would expect in a spa in Korea or Japan. I can't really fault the business but unfortunately many of the patrons are disrespectful of all the signs on the wall telling them not to do these things. read more

This spa is excellent and it's next door to paiks noodles which is also excellent. The food inside the spa is not excellent. That is the worst tteokboki I've ever eaten in my life. Lots of amenities to enjoy and I especially liked the full body massage chairs. read more

Went here for a 60 min Vital Scrub. While the scrub itself was pretty good, the massage was too hard at times, even the hair washing and then pulling it up into a tight bun was done so harshly it was painful. I felt like she was pulling my hair out of my scalp. And unlike other spas they do not ask you for pressure preferences when booking or before starting, and the masseuse are all older Korean women who do not speak English, so are hard to communicate to. The main problem however is that I have multiple ear piercings and the ahjumma rubbed my ears so hard that it managed to wound my tragus, which bled for quite a while after. I was too upset to take a picture of my bloody ear (which I did show the reception), but I am attaching one of it a few hours later still swollen. The other piercings are also swollen to a lesser degree. Most aestheticians or masseuse know without needing to be told that they should be careful around pierced parts. I have never had these problems with Pearl Spa in SF which I went to regularly. read more

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I just want to say that this was the best experience that I've had in a long time! At first, I was skeptical because I didn't feel comfortable being nude around other people, but once we got there, and we got there early to avoid the crowds, it was only natural to be comfortable. Since it was our first time getting a body scrub, we were instructed by the staff and was able to enjoy our experience there. By the time we were done, we were so relaxed and felt like a brand new person. Their prices are reasonable and you get to take full advantage of all the amenities for the entire day if you book a spa package. Which is totally worth it. You won't be disappointed if you go! read more

First timer ! Appreciated the tour upon arrival. They provide locker key, towels and shirt/shorts outfit. There are community co-Ed areas and then wet spas divided by men's and women's areas. I really enjoyed moving between the hot and cold rooms. My favorite was the clay room ! Cafe was so refreshing with teas and food delights. Plan ahead for parking and make your appointments ahead of time for treatments like massages etc. We booked ahead for a couples massage but the massage started 30+ minutes late. They were gracious enough to offer compensation without us asking for any additional accommodations. We used the massage chairs and spa amenities while we waited. Did the myofascial massage ‍ and found it to be effective for my relaxation and overall beneficial to the experience. I'd return ! read more

It's been a couple of years since I got my body scrubbed..my girlfriend came here a couple of months ago and had a great experience! I was warmly greeted by the front desk host and also given a tour of the facility before my treatment. It's very spacious and clean! My scrub technician was Lee, she's this amazingly strong and sweet Korean lady who truly knows how to exfoliate your skin! She also gave me a great massage! You need to soak in the hot jacuzzi to get the most out of your scrub! My skin feels so soft an and clean! It's also so healing as your body is getting a full rub down! My skin hasn't felt better! Afterwards I ate a bowl of ramen!! Yum! Highly recommend... read more

Bay Spa - Ramen! Yum! - Massage Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The facility is nice and clean. I wish the staff would enforce the "no talking" policy. For this reason, I don't know if I would come back nor recommend this location to friends. From the hot tub area to the clay room, some of the other customers were talking LOUDLY. I shushed a few and they didn't care. The food quality was average and I don't think I'll dine in again. read more

Today was my first day coming! It was so nice the facilities were so clean and the staff were very helpful. I've never felt so comfortable and relaxed at a spa! Will definitely be back! read more

There are people working there who shouldn't work with people. We came with my son, an angry man yelled, was rude, was impolite to us. We were there for 10 minutes and couldn't stand it anymore and left for another place. I don't understand how such people get into places without knowing how to serve people. He needs to be kept on a chain. My child was very scared of his rudeness. He was extremely rude to us. read more

Bay Spa - Massage Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Beautiful, new place, that provides excellent relaxation service, skin therapy, massages beginning to end. All you need is time, ability to relax and forget about outside activities. Warm and welcoming greeting by James, owner of the BAY SPA, with a walk through telling where is what? Slippers, branded shirts and towels are provided on the entrance. Logical and clean steps to follow with numbered shoe and followed close lockers on the second level guiding to sauna area. There you can find new toothbrush, paste, razors and all needed equipment to take care of yourself. Personal massages available on request in segregated area by saunas. Variety of high end massage chairs with selection of the different types of massages are available for your service. On the first floor, you can find additional salt room, ice room and mediation zone. Light snacks and drinks are available on the first floor as well. Kick back and enjoy your time at BAY SPA! Five stars and new customer achieved . read more

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I love this place! Always available for body scrubs & regular massages! I love how they have food there so you can have a great time and feel relaxed and super clean! An amazing experience! read more

First time at somewhere like this. Loved most of it - the clay room particularly and the massage chairs are awesome. Yongboo is so yummy. Only downside was the massage. They don't close the doors and so there is lots of outside noise. Masseuse had her phone beeping through it too. A shame as it was a decent massage but the opposite of tranquillity. read more

Body scrub and massage were good. It was really relaxing and my skin feels really smooth now. The jjamjilbangs were also really nice to chill in. There's 4 types: Rock salt, Clay, Jade and Ice. The rock salt and clay were the hottest rooms, the jade room was warm and the ice one's self explanatory. What I did was step into one of the hottest rooms, sleep for a bit and went inside the ice room for a minute or so. That felt really good so I highly recommend that. Anyways, this place is good if you wanna experience a korean style spa. 100/10 for me. read more

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There is no better Korean bath house (Jjim-jil-bang) in the area. I got a 1 hour massage here and with any service the admission fee is already included. For anybody who hasn't been into a Korean bath house some of the services like the body scrub and the bath house area (which is separated by gender) are completely nude. The massage itself was amazing and helped to release a lot of tension I had in my back and shoulders but also felt really good everywhere else on my body. The other communal areas like the hot and cold rooms, massage chair/relaxation area, and cafeteria were very clean and spacious. For the value you can't beat this place. I love the fact that with admission you get to enjoy the whole place for as long as you would like. When I want another day to just relax I will be coming back here! read more

About a year or 2 ago when my husband and I were in LA we visited a similar establishment called Wi Spa. We loved it so much and were sad it's so far away from us until we found this gem recently through a quick google search. We absolutely loved the experience. We got the day pass and spent around 3 ish hours here transitioning through the saunas, massage chairs, got some yummy food to eat, and just relaxed (which we definitely needed after how much stress we've been under). We will definitely be returning again! read more

Bay Spa - Massage Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Excellent Sunday spent, loved the assortment of relaxation rooms, amazing massage by Kim, excellent food at the restaurant. Truly a great experience read more

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Inspiring as it has 4 different spas inside the facility, recommended for refreshing.

Came here with my sister last week for a scrub. Clean facilities and friendly staff. I'm used to getting a cucumber mask instead of a paste during the service, but it was nice to try something different. There are two pools in the women's spa -- hot and cold. Loved loved loved the massage chairs, I could have stayed in that room for hours. read more

I am a big fan of Korean spas, so when Bay Spa opened I had to try it right away. I have been a few times now, so I feel I can write a fair review. The spa itself is very clean, large, and nicely decorated. I think more can be done to give it the zen vibe such as more plants, calming artwork, etc. The massage chair room is my favorite room, but there is one thing that I would change which is removing the giant TVs in there. Often times when I go in, the news is on and there are stories of crimes, war, and the usual doomsday type stuff. When I am trying to relax and clear my mind, the new is the last thing I want to watch. I personally like to unplug and prefer a more meditative atmosphere. My work around here is to opt for the chairs away from the TVs. Ideally there would be two separate rooms for the TV watchers and the meditators like me. Other Korean spas do not let men and women mix. But, here they allow it. My wife and I can enjoy the amenities together except for the pool rooms which makes sense since most people are naked. What we normally do it spend about 45 minutes in the jacuzzi/cold plunge rooms, then meet in the massage room, and do the jade, clay, and salt rooms together. My wife has gotten a few treatments here, however I have only done the day pass without treatments. She does like their Korean scrubs, and her skin feels noticeably softer afterwards. Be forewarned that if you have only experienced western massage spas, you may be a little shocked by how aggressive the scrubs are. Modesty is not taken into account, they just really go for it when they scrub you down. If you come into an Asian spa with American expectations, you might be in for a rude awakening. read more

Amazing experience. Massage chairs + the jade room and cold room helped with a full body recovery. Would HIGHLY recommend - bring all your family and friends!!! read more

Having been to JimJilbangs in LA and Seoul, this one was slightly smaller than we had experienced but is still the best one I've been to in the Bay Area. The facility is new and clean and there are different floors. Enjoyed the heated pool, sauna and steam rooms. Favorite for us was the room with the massage chairs where you can take your pick of different kinds of massage chairs. We also went down to go in each of the traditional Jimjilbang rooms. The cafe they have on site is convenient and food was solid. We tried the korean fried chicken, kim bap rolls and soondubu. Overall, a nice place to relax. read more

I've been here a few times now for the full scrub. Clean, welcoming, friendly staff. Yes you are naked and yes it's okay, it's an Asian spa! Great amenities. You could easily spend hours here relaxing. I hear now they serve food too!? So I will have to go back. read more

This review is based on my recent visit. It used to be really nice SPA when just opened, but then things started going down the hill as usual. 1. Doors in clay/salt room are not closing tight enough, so you can feel draft 2. Massage chairs - half of them are out of the service, yet you cant even relax because guy is drilling/fixing it right behind your back 3. Changing clothes - those need to be replaced, they faded so much that it looks like a cleaning cloth and not a uniform. Also management - please set some age and count limit. Its impossible to relax when you have mom with kids running around or group of students chatting non stop, this place is supposed to be quiet and relaxing read more

It was my first time at Bay Spa but not my first Korean spa experience. It was a pretty big location with two floors. It was nice to have a restaurant on the first floor to be able to order food as needed. Spent a couple of hours here and got the full body massage and scrub with facial which was great, felt a bit rough initially but to be expected. Definitely would come again! read more

We are originally from SoCal, so we miss Wi Spa and Spa Palace. Bay Spa in Santa Clara is the closest to those spas although it's relatively small. A very clean spa with great food and clean facilities. Love Himalayan Salt Room, Mud Balls Room, Jade Room, and Ice Room! We try to come in during the business days when we both work from home. Less crowds and we can stay longer at the rooms. Last time I ordered shaved ice and it was the best I've ever had. My husband loves the massage chairs and enjoys them very much at each visit. I wish they would also offer the facials. I'd definitely use the service then. read more

I was very excited to try out this new establishment. I would give it 3 stars for now because they can improve more. I would start with the pros: - Korean scrub / akasuri/ seshin was legit. The ladies work very hard. - The rock salt, Jade, and clay rooms were very relaxing - the massage chair room were clean and I could spend all day if I had more time. - The steam room and dry saunas were good temperatures. - The facility was very clean! Now, i would like to see these improvements: - the main pool was luke warm (around 37-38 deg. I would like the hot tub to be hot above 39-41deg. - the main pool paint below the water line was already peeling off everywhere. You should contact the contractor to fix it asap. - the doors to the saunas don't close properly when the ladies come to call your name. Pls tell all staff to close the doors properly. - there are about 6 tables placed 3 ft apart and no privacy. I think a shower curtains are not hard to place especially you already seem to have the curtain rods installed. - there should be an electronic way to tip the scrub ladies instead of handing them cash. Since these are all pretty easy to improve, I would definitely go back when the restaurant opens and try again. Hope they will serve healthy Korean cuisine! read more

I am comparing this K-spa to another one in the bay area. I would def return here, it was super clean and spacious... I loved the massage chairs. Like holy hell, I want one for my house but then I'd prob never leave. They provide everything you need, including slippers, toothbrushes, razors, shampoo, etc. The locker room was spacious and had areas for relaxing and watching TV. The vanity area had skin care products, so you could walk out of here looking like a beautiful, well-groomed goddess. My face part outside of the massage chairs is the jjimjilbang area. They have clay balls! My fave room, and it feels oh-so good on your body. I also like ending my time with the ice room. Another great aspect is that they serve food and drinks here, relaxing while the scent of Korean food gently wafts over is like a warm hug. I would definitely return here despite the drive, similar to Wi Spa in LA but on a smaller scale. read more

We had a nice time here, the portions for lunch are pretty big, we got the bibimbap, seafood kalkatsu, sikye and baked eggs. It was too much for two people, next time I will only order one to share. The egg and sikye was good. The hot rooms are pretty hot so don't jump from one to the next without taking a break. They have blankets for the massage chair room which is nice since it gets chilly with the AC. Nice way to relax and unwind without breaking the bank. read more

Great experience overall!! My friend and I came for a relaxing afternoon and spent about 2 hours. We each paid $40 (tax included) for entry into the spa, no treatments or massages. The lady at the entrance was really nice and gave us a little intro about the space, walking us through each section and ground rules. We enjoyed the showers, jacuzzi, cold plunge, sauna, 30 minute massage chair, salt/clay/jade/cold rooms, and also had a small snack at the food area! We got the sauna eggs but they weren't super browned/nutty like they were supposed to be... $1.50 each. The sikhye (rice punch) was cold and super refreshing ($6)! Reasonable food prices in general. All facilities were very clean, no swimsuits fyi, and easy parking. Wasn't super busy on the Sunday afternoon we went, so we felt like we could enjoy all facilities unbothered and relax properly! read more

I will start by saying it is a nice facility and I enjoy all the amenities. I especially love the massage chairs. That alone would make me come back. So far I've been to two other Korean Spas in the bay (one in SF and one in Palo Alto). I think Bay Spa was my least favorite. I brought my mom and sister who are both first timers to the experience. If you are looking for a relaxing time, this is not it. The front desk ended up mixing our band number (which is used to call you in for your service). My sister and mom got called for their service and I was left waiting which is fine. But it turns out I was suppose to go to the person that has been calling out for a different number. I wanted to splurge a bit and got the vital Premium which is a 90 min scrub and massage. I waited 10-15 minutes after my scheduled appt time to start. When you are taken in to get your scrub and massage there is no privacy whatsoever. The other venues I went to had a shower curtain and a metal stand between each table. This place you can see everyone and everything. Still this was fine. I accepted this. However, I could hear women screaming when they would go into the cold plunge water which does not set a relaxing atmosphere. Also the ajummas are all loudly talking to each other and my ajumma would pause a lot and converse with someone else. To top off this experience I ended up finishing before my sister and mom. So I lost out on over 15 minutes of service. I did mention it to the front desk but she said it was her fault for mixing up the numbers but hopefully they were able to do everything. Did I mention she was the owner? My mom loved that her skin was soft but I think I will take my sister and mom to a different location where I know I had a great experience. read more

This is a review of a general day pass experience. I've been a few times already, and I'm already considering buying a multi pass because of how nice it is to have a proper Korean spa in the Bay Area. I've been to Wi Spa down in LA, and was not expecting anything of that caliber to be here up north. And while it isn't as grand or open to the wee hours of the morning, Bay Spa delivers in cleanliness, accessibility, and amenities. The times I've went, it's never been too crowded, nor have I noticed any issues with the clientele. The staff are very nice and considerate, down to the new kitchen staff who pop in every now and then to ask how the food tastes in the cafeteria (really good btw). It has the works - hot tubs, steam rooms, and a cold plunge for the gendered bath areas. Note - if you haven't been to an onsen or Korean spa before, know that you're completely in the nude in these areas. So know about this culture shock so you aren't taken off guard your first visit! There's also a fleet of massage chairs with a variety of modes to fit whatever you need to loosen up. Me and my friends usually take the Kahuna chairs near the entrance tho since they have the screens and feel the most up to date. On the ground floor, there are the common areas and heated/cooled rooms, which are co-ed. Here you can enjoy some time with your friends and family, and enjoy some food from the new kitchen! I come for the pampering but stay to fill my belly. The portions are huge, and luckily I was able to take my leftovers home. I give this play 4/5 because it's a solid spa experience but definitely on a smaller scale compared to those in LA. The kitchen also can get backed up real easy on crowded days so best to plan when you'll have a meal in between your bath/sauna sessions. read more

Love love love the bay spa!! The vibe was awesome and the scrub was amazing! My skin was sooo soft after and in general I really loved taking the time to get myself ready. 10/10 read more