This is the best tanning salon in the area, IMO! Lauren, the owner, always goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Their stand up bed is super powerful and worth the upgrade from the base level. They also have a mystic spray tan machine, custom spray tans, and a red light bed. The only downside is that the Mystic is one of those older ones that doesn't dry you off with warm air after, so it can be kind of messy. COVID PROTOCOLS: Staff wears a mask and does a good job of keeping the place always looking clean. It is BYO goggles and towels right now, although they have goggles available for purchase. Pro tip: If you purchase a new package before your old one runs out you get a free tan! read more

Random business hours. Closed when you go, despite what Yelp shows. People sitting at the counter, just to tell you they're closed? read more

Tropitana - Business Hours, per Yelp say closed 3pm-6pm. However, upon walking in, they say they are closed from 1pm-3pm. - Spray Tanning Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is such a clean, friendly place to tan. The owner and staff are so nice! I actually enjoy tanning here for relaxation.

The woman working at the front desk was super helpful and kind. I don't use tanning sprays very often but she helped me feel very comfortable and confident through the quick process. read more

The staff is friendly BUT the hours are always a problem. It would be better to call them the day before you plan to go to see if they're open (or if they decided at the last minute to change the hours!) read more

Love this Tanning Salon! Lauren is AMAZING! Provides such a warm, inviting, professional experience from start to finish. So helpful! I have been an avid tanner for most of my adult life. I've been to many from the SGV to the West End. Tropitana has to be one of the best there is and the prices are good. I am working on a base tan for an upcoming Hawaii trip next month and after one sesh in the super stand up, I've already got color. Incredible! And this is coming from a light skinned freckled person with major Irish genes. I am one happy customer! read more

Highly highly recommend this place. An amazing experience at Tropitana. I had never gotten a tan/spray tan and wanted to try one out to even out my tan lines. Don't be fooled by the appearance of this place. It's old, I think they said it was around since the 70's? But you'll love the product. The owner answered the phone when I called to ask about pricing, how it works, etc. Right from the getgo, she was AWESOME. Was super patient and helpful in answering all my questions about the spray tan experience, Mystic vs Airbrush, or the tanning beds. I decided to go with an Airbrush tan, as I wanted something more natural. My tanning experience went great, she taught me how to prep my skin before, what to expect from the tan, and even texted me after to check and see how I liked the color. Above all, reasonable prices, kind staff, and of course I walked out with natural "sun-kissed" skin. The owner Lauren is a total sweetheart. I really appreciated her help. I'll be back! read more

Great no frills tanning salon. I've only used the "Super" stand up booth but it gives me a great tan in just a few minutes and the bulbs are never dull. Good pricing and packages are available. The hours are a bit short and they're closed on Sundays but I've never had to wait when I do go. read more

Great place to tan and their red light bed is perfect for my skin care needs. Always clean and staff is so friendly! I will not go anywhere else. read more

Owner called me personally to rectify the situation. She apologized and wanted to really find out what happened. I explained her staff behavior and she did two things: 1:) called out the mystic tan service agent to check the machine to make sure it was working properly 2:) provided a package of tans to give her business another chance. I have then since used the package and found the staff to be more helpful and the machine to be back working in proper condition. I really appreciated the owner reaching out to me personally. She had been on maternity leave and some things in the shop had dwindled. Owner took action to fix the situation and Provided excellent customer service. read more

I have been going to Tropitana for years. The place is always clean and Lauren, the owner and her service reps are friendly and knowledgeable. They recently upgraded from Mystic Spray Tan to Versa Spa Spray Tan which is a step up. It has a full body dryer after the spray. Great place!!! read more

Been coming here for over 10 years, I usually come 1-2 times per year, but some times I'll come every month near summer time. I didn't come as much during Covid, but I was ready to start a new package today. I went in today and apparently they no longer give eye protection for you to use while tanning!? Not sure what that's about??? They want you to BUY eye protection. There's no way I'd remember to bring them every time I come in, so I'd have to buy them every time. No thank you. read more

This Place is Wonderful. Lauren is just Awesome...she's knowledgable, Sweet, Funny, Personable and very likable. The Red Light Therapy is Very Much Appreciated and I like that I can just show up and get in when it's available...first come first serve, so convenient and parking is easy. Thanks Lauren! read more

I was looking for a new tanning place and I'm glad I came here. Lauren and Colleen are super nice and run the place. I'm fair skinned and have sensitive skin however managed to get color in just a few sessions in the stand up machine, no problem at all! Place is very clean and sanitized. Definitely recommend! read more

Came here to get some color before going out because my local tanning salon was temporarily out of operation. Love this place. Professional staff...I will be back. read more

Lauren is the best !!! Best prices best customer service! Hands down best Tanning in San Gabriel and Los Angeles Area!!!!

So I looked up tanning places to see if this was one cool since you have good ratings. But your rude ass receptionists was a jerk . So you just lost a potential client. A bit of advice don't hire assholes to run your business.... read more

I went here to get a mystic tan the day before my wedding. I didn't know what shade I needed for that slightly bronzed/toned look, but Lauren was super helpful. She explained that there are 3 Tan Levels, and recommended Level 1 for me since I'm fair-skinned. It worked out great and came out natural looking in photos. The facilities itself were very clean. And if you're like me, you're paranoid about a Ross situation happening to you. It doesn't help that the booth is pretty much identical to the one he used. But fear not, there's a very obvious pause to indicate when you need to turn! I'll pray for you in case though. Tips: 1. Come 1-2 days before your event for the optimal tan. 2. It's a pretty quick process so no appt necessary. 3. You can't shower for at least 6+ hours after, so wear dark and comfy clothes. 4. Listen to Lauren's wise instructions exactly and you'll be fine! read more

Great little tanning salon many years in business! Lauren the owner is very knowledgeable and made me feel welcome on my first visit. Also got nice color from her recommendation after only one short session. Love that it is run by the owner who really cares about the customers. Great prices, too! Highly recommended! read more

I love Tropitana in Pasadena. The location is conveniently right across from Trader Joe's on Arroyo Parkway. I go there for Red Light Therapy and their great selection of lotions. I just bought the new seasonal Peppermint one from Hempz and I love it!! My daughter spray tans there as well and she always looks so pretty I like that they're a very clean establishment. read more

This place was recommended to me by a girl in my workout class. She's used the tanning beds and the Mystic Tan. She likes both and has a nice even tan. Although I think her Mystic Tan got messed up because it was kinda white by her foot. As for me, I went in for the stand up tanning booth. I wanted to even out my tan as my arms and face were darker than the rest of my body. They have stickers for free that you can put on so you'll have a tan line in the shape of the sticker. This was my first time tanning so the bright tanning lamps and the loud fan kinda freaked me out, but it was fast! I was only in there for 7 minutes and now I've got a pretty even tan all over. The tanning booth is in a dressing room and the booth itself has a small compartment with a stool that you can undress in. They provide you with goggles which you must use! So, you can tan nude or with a swimsuit on. I don't really burn, but after just 7 minutes my shoulders felt a little burnt. If it's your first time tanning or you burn easily, don't do the full 9 minutes. One more thing, they have relatively low prices and the girl that worked there was really nice. I might come back and try the Mystic Tan sometime. I went back maybe a month later and got the Mystic Tan. I was pleased with the results. I just wished I was more generous with the lotion on my hands and feet. If you don't put a lot of lotion on your hands and feet they'll turn out too dark and look funny. read more

Friendly service and a great tanning package is what sold me on Tropitana. I took advantage of one of their specials, which was exactly what I was looking for to try this place out. 5 sessions/$55. The establishment appears clean and the equipment well maintained. This place is worth your try! read more

Love this place. Very easy going and warm staff. I was able to achieve my summer base tan safely within a couple of weeks :) I am now using the red light therapy bed and am excited for results. So far I love everything about my results here ;). read more

I'm a tanning newbie and I can't say enough about this place! I have very fair skin and burn easily and every summer I end up with burns so I decided to get a base tan. I read great things about Tropicana so I checked it out. The owner is SO NICE and knowledgeable. She showed me everything I needed to know to get a tan going without burning. She dialed in the time just right and we built up a nice even tan with a regular bed and frequent sessions with lower times so I wouldn't burn. It didn't take long for me to have nice glow. I used the cool free stickers to see how my tan progressed (always putting it in the same spot). I wish I had a before and after photo to share. Best of all it really helped me not burn when I got more sun out in the real world than I planned for. I try to wear sunscreen outside but sometimes you find yourself outside longer than expected. I was out of town for a week and went to another tanning salon a few times and it REALLY made me appreciate how great and clean and friendly Tropitana is!! Oh- and get yourself an accelerating lotion, totally helps. read more

I finally decided to get my first ever spray tan for an event and I am SO glad I went to Lauren. She made me feel so at ease because I was so nervous about it. She is so professional and great at what she does. She genuinely cares about her clients. I highly recommend anyone who is nervous about getting a spray tan to go to Lauren because she will walk you through the steps and even follow up with you to make sure you feel and look good. I'm definitely going back here. Thank you Lauren!!! read more

Great place to get a customized spray tan. Lauren, I believe she is owner, was wonderful. Place is clean and I'm interested in getting the red light therapy next. I would highly recommend this place. I called to get an appointment ASAP and Lauren accommodated my request. read more

Lauren who works there is so sweet. I was a walk in for a spray tan and she made the whole process easy. It's nice to find a place where someone is completely easy going and so friendly, especially at a tanning salon. read more

I decided to try out the two week deal they offered and don't think I will be going back. They are not consistent with their hours. They claim that they close at 7ish M-F but I went over today at 6:15 to find them already closed. Complete waste of my time and the inconsistency makes it hard to want to continue paying for services. read more

Tropitana has been my go to place for getting bronze for about 7 years now. The owner, Lauren, is so knowledgeable and friendly. Super clean and easy parking right in front of the shop. Great promotional deals on packages too! read more

Thank you Tropitana for my awesome Spray Tan! I'm ready for summer . I loved how clean this tanning salon was inside. I've been here for Red Light for years, but never did spray tan before. I was a bit scared, but I followed the sweet employee Jenny's directions and it all turned out great!! It's so natural looking. read more

Tropitana - Thanks Tropitana for my awesome Spray Tan! I'm ready for summer - Spray Tanning Near Me - Pasadena, California

Update : The tan looked best about 48-72 hours later and faded pretty quickly despite no scrubbing during showers. Continued to rub off during drying so pat yourself dry. Back to my normal color by day 6. Original review : My first ever tanning experience was pleasant but the results left much to be desired. I tried the red light treatment before a Mystic Tan. I tan very easily, five minutes in the sun and I'll have tan lines already. Given that, my results may be different from others( in addition to my Asian skin.) I was recommended the #2. Did everything as instructed but I am looking quite a bit orange today 24 hours after the treatment. My face is splotchy too. I used the foot cream and hand cream as instructed but my palms and soles are quite a bit spotty orange. I don't really mind it because no one really sees it but the orange color of my tan is very obvious has a fake tan. Also the machine spray is on your front and back so my sides didn't get as much color so I look like an ice cream sandwich. Maybe I'll try the regular tanning bed for more natural results. Was hoping to avoid the UV rays though. read more

Tropitana - Orange color of the mystic tan - Spray Tanning Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I never review anything but Lauren and the whole crew here are SO INCREDIBLE that I'm breaking my no-yelp-review rule. There are few places where I have encountered kinder, friendlier, more helpful people. With total grace and non-judgement, the owner even let had me text her personal cell with questions about my spray tan before and after. I honestly never knew a spray tan could be so fun and that retail businesses with this kind of amazing service still existed. Also, my glow looks real good. Amazing in every way. read more

My partner and I are going to Palm Springs for a long Memorial Day weekend getaway to see friends that I have not seen in years. So I booked a session and I love the look at Mystic tan gives very natural looking and makes me look skinny. I like coming here because there's free parking and that's rarity in old town Pasadena. read more

Went in for an air Brush tan, the owner was so nice! Made you feel extremely comfortable and I loved my results :)

I like the red light booth. I'm into it, tightens your skin, gives you that fresh, relaxed look. For a hundred bucks a month, which is a decent deal, but a little chunk of change, I expect all of the bulbs on the machine to actually be working. In the beginning of the month I mentioned to one of the employees (the dude) that three of the long bulbs were out on their red light therapy machine and they looked surprised, but said they'd take care of it. A few days later I went back, still out, and this time I informed one of the girls at the front, and she also seemed surprised but said she'd take care of it as well.... Long story short: I did my month, and not only were the bulbs not replaced all month, but no one ever mentioned it again. It sort of made me feel like I was looked at as the annoying one for mentioning that they needed to be replaced at all...they're just like, hey, what's the big deal, it's just a few bulbs...get over it!! read more

I absolutely love Tropitana! Absolutely outstanding customer service, great beds, low-key atmosphere, speedy, and super clean. After subpar experiences at other salons around LA, Tropitana has been a breath of fresh air. My first experience here had me instantly hooked. Lauren made me feel so welcomed and helped me pick the perfect package. She's bomb. Her employees are always so sweet, which is something I really value in a tanning salon (I feel vulnerable running in to tan without makeup on!). Tanning doesn't feel like a chore anymore now that I've found my new homebase! read more

Red light therapy is the way to go for beautiful glowing skin, I avoid tanning at all costs but the RLT is really the reason why I discovered this wonderful gem located in Pasadena. They have amp parking so there is no need to circle around this location for hours to get a parking space. The location is very clean and they are always very welcoming at the front desk, will be back for more TLC. read more

Let me start this review by saying that I've been a customer for over ten years and I can't ask for a better place to tan. Management changed in the fall and the changes that they've made in such a short amount of time is amazing--and a major improvement. The new owner is amazing and she's hired a staff that actually know what they're talking about when you have questions about products and give a consistent, high quality level of customer service. She's also started to carry paraben free products and makes sure that the place is always immaculate. Other local places I've tried haven't always had a consistent standard of cleanliness or sanitizing, which is disgusting and why I will never go anywhere else. The bulbs are always high powered and changed regularly, which some of the other places in town can't say that they do (I'm looking at you sunsational tan with your bulbs burned out in some of your beds or with your facial lamps that are out). And their high powered beds work better than some of the other places that charge up to $50 a session. (I'm a tanning junkie, I've been around). The mystic is always a good bet if i need color within 24 hours and I've never come out orange or streaky...just brown and even. Bottom line, you can't beat the prices and there's never a wait, which is the most important thing for me. Free parking, good prices, friendly staff, strong bulbs...I couldn't ask for more! read more

I started coming here about a year ago and haven't been anywhere else since. You can't beat the prices! And I also like the selection of tanning lotions. The only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because the girls who work there are very snobby. They never say hello or bye and are wayyy more interested in their TMZ episode than a customer walking in. Customer service means a lot to me though. read more

Great place super friendly and the best prices around!!! They also have a great red light therapy treatment room that is amazing for your skin! Love the receptionist Jennifer as well as the owner of the salon she is the best!!! Highly recommend it. read more