Immersion Spa
3990 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA94306
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Immersion Spa is a gender-separated Korean-style jimjilbang in Palo Alto with a cedar dry sauna, a eucalyptus steam sauna, a hot jacuzzi, and a 50-degree cold plunge pool on each side, plus a Himalayan salt room for women and a jade room for men. A walk-in spa pass is $45 with no time limit once inside, and the fee is waived with any treatment booking. Swimsuits are allowed in the shared amenities area, and there is no co-ed section.
How it compares in San Francisco
It is one of only 2 of the 23 studios we track in San Francisco that publish a cold plunge temperature — published setpoints across the city run 50–55°F. Communal access puts it with 5 of the 23 studios we track here; the rest run a different model.
Details
- Access
- Communal
- Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests.
- Plunge temperature
50°F — Most commercial plunges run 39–55°F. - Sauna temperature
170–180°F — Infrared cabins run ~120–150°F; traditional saunas 160–200°F. - Hours
- Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun 9am-9pm
- Phone
- +1-650-855-9080
What they offer
- Cold Plunge
- A chilled immersion tub, typically held between 38°F and 55°F, used for short cold-exposure sessions.Cold Plunge in San Francisco →
- Traditional Sauna
- A dry, high-heat room warmed by an electric or wood-fired stove, usually running between 160°F and 200°F.Traditional Sauna in San Francisco →
- Steam Room
- A sealed room held near 100% humidity at roughly 110°F to 120°F.Steam Room in San Francisco →
Hot and cold in one visit: contrast therapy in San Francisco →
Pricing
- Day pass
- $45
Location
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Questions about Immersion Spa
- Does Immersion Spa have a cold plunge?
- Yes. Immersion Spa lists a cold plunge among the facilities on its own published pages, checked Aug 16, 2026. It publishes a water temperature of 50°F.
- How cold is the plunge at Immersion Spa?
- Immersion Spa publishes a cold plunge temperature of 50°F, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026. Studios adjust setpoints, so treat this as what they advertise rather than what the water reads on the day.
- How hot is the sauna at Immersion Spa?
- Immersion Spa publishes a sauna temperature of 170–180°F, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026.
- How much does Immersion Spa cost?
- Immersion Spa publishes a day pass at $45, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026. Prices change without notice — the studio's own booking page is the live figure.
- What are Immersion Spa's hours?
- As published by Immersion Spa and checked Aug 16, 2026: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun 9am-9pm. Holiday hours and last-entry times are often different — confirm on their page before travelling.
- Is Immersion Spa private or shared?
- Communal. Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests. Checked Aug 16, 2026.
- Do you need to book ahead at Immersion Spa?
- Immersion Spa states that walk-ins are welcome. Checked Aug 16, 2026.
- What else does Immersion Spa offer besides the cold plunge?
- Its published facilities in Palo Alto also include traditional sauna and steam room, checked Aug 16, 2026. Availability of individual services can vary by session type and time of day.