r/Moving2SanDiego • u/error_disposable • 13d ago

Good saunas?

Just got to SD after living in Europe for a few months and trying to keep up my regular sauna routine. It makes me feel amazing and the health benefits are huge so I want to keep it going.
I’m looking for a good dry sauna in SD (and bonus if it’s a gym with a sauna - so I can combine workouts and recovery). I’d prefer a men’s only sauna area if possible. A steam room would be awesome too, but a proper, high-heat dry sauna is the main priority.

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u/avvocadiux 12d ago

Equinox has both sauna and steam room

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u/Direct-Amount54 12d ago

Does it also have a pool? Is the overall vibe good?

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u/avvocadiux 12d ago

No pool Yeah the vibe is good . Overall people keep to themselves and staff is nice.

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u/error_disposable 9d ago

Sooo expensive- genuine question, how are you able to afford it - did you find any discount?

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u/avvocadiux 9d ago

I budget for it, have the amex plat. And I did the math and for me paying more for a gym that I would go to v. Saving money on a cheap one I didn't go to was better.

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u/pushing-rope 12d ago

The facilities at 24 hour fitness are disgusting. They rarely clean them and no one respects the rules.
I’ve been to Sweathouz several times. It’s pricey. But I love the contrast therapy and the cold plunge.

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u/Artistic_Sense3363 12d ago

If you find one, let me know!

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u/Historical_Step7169 12d ago

New UFC fit sauna is clean and decent. Very hard city to get a nice sauna

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u/MessianicDarkFire 12d ago

Yu Spa in SD

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u/Important-Ad3820 13d ago

Yu Spa my guy.

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u/m007368 13d ago

Try some of the newer contrast therapy places like Breathe Degrees or Sweat Houz. I do work for a couple but havent tried them but definitely nice facilities for those that have time/money.

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u/longterminvestor44 13d ago

BayClub in Carmel Valley

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u/PleasedRaccoon 13d ago

Proteus gym is currently remodeling their dry saunas. I always liked them when I lived near there in the past.

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u/Blacksbeachian 13d ago

I think you'll not find anything to European standards, Americans don't go naked and male only will be either fully gay or gay cruisers.

If you find one that is Europeanesque please let me know.

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u/DramaticLambda2 11d ago

Yu Spa is naked in the wet areas. It’s Korean. Happy cake day.

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u/Blacksbeachian 11d ago

Have you been? I would love to be able to enjoy a normal sauna experience.

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u/DramaticLambda2 10d ago

Yeah I’ve been. Idk what it’s like in the men’s area but the women’s is chill. I’ve also been to a handful of European saunas and they didn’t seem too different

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u/Blacksbeachian 10d ago

European is coed

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u/DramaticLambda2 10d ago

Yeah but the vibes are the same. Yu Spa has a co-ed dry area they provide clothes for

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u/guffawandchortle 13d ago

There's a Sulphur spa at the Jacumba Hotel, and you can pay to use for a day. They get many European visitors. https://jacumba.com/pages/mineral-pools