Body & Wellness · San Diego · Checked November 2, 2026
Massage, sauna and recovery in San Diego. Real prices, no guesswork.
Short answer: published 60-minute massage prices run from $135 to $155 at the massage businesses here, with a $95 intro at Massage Envy Point Loma. The Knotstop lists 60-minute rates from $135, and Massage Envy Mission Valley lists $155 non-member and $85 member. Want to just sweat? Hot Haven lists $50 for a first infrared session.
San Diego has 70 degrees and a lot of people sitting at desks pretending the weather is for them. Your shoulders know the truth. Here are six places with published details: what it costs, when it is open and how to book. We list licensed businesses only, so individual practitioners without a published CAMTC number are left out.
$155
60-min massage, non-member at Massage Envy Mission Valley (member rate $85)
$135
60-min massage, from at The Knotstop on Fourth Ave.; new-guest rate from $105
$50
first sauna session at Hot Haven, Bankers Hill (single sessions $59)
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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
Body & Wellness in San Diego compared
Place
Type
From
Booking
Hours
The KnotstopFourth Ave
Massage, facials
$135 (60-min)
Online or text
Daily, to 9:30 PM or later
Massage EnvyMission Valley
Massage + mobility stretch
$155 (60-min non-member)
Online
Daily, to 8 PM weekdays
Hot HavenBankers Hill
Infrared sauna, lymphatic
$50 first session
Online, call or text
Daily
Pure Infrared Sauna StudioBankers Hill
Infrared sauna, cold plunge
$55 (30-min sauna)
Online or app
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Massage EnvyPoint Loma
Massage + mobility stretch
$95 (60-min intro)
Online or call
Daily, to 9 PM weekdays
Massage EnvyChula Vista, East Lake
Massage + mobility stretch
$155 (60-min non-member)
Online or call
Daily, to 8 PM Tue–Thu
“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.
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Body & Wellness in San Diego
No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.
The Knotstop
Facials
Open late
LGBTQ+-owned (per a listing page)
Fourth Ave. studio offering massage tailored to pressure preference, plus Eminence organic facials and Lira clinical skincare.
Why it’s here. A Fourth Ave. studio open until 10:30 PM on weekends, with the price printed on the site. A San Diego listing page describes it as veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned; the studio’s own site does not say so.
Price
60-minute massage from $135. Massage rates begin at $105 for new guests. KnotClub memberships carry a three-month minimum; the page sends you to the booking portal for those prices.
Hours
Mon–Thu · 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Fri–Sun 9 AM–10:30 PM.
How
Book online or text Guest Services. Booking runs through its Meevo portal.
Franchise clinic for relaxation and relief massage plus mobility stretch, a short drive from Hillcrest.
Why it’s here. A full price table and online booking if you want a predictable chain experience instead of a boutique one.
Price
60-min massage: $155 non-member, $85 member. 90-min: $233 non-member, $128 member. 30-min stretch $78 non-member, $49 member. No intro rate shown for this studio; the page says intro pricing is not offered everywhere, so call to ask.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–8 PM Sat 9 AM–7 PM, Sun 10 AM–5 PM.
How
Book online. Online booking or call the studio.
Where
7510 Hazard Center Dr., Suite 611, San Diego, CA 92108
Studio offering infrared sauna, cold plunge, red-light bed, salt therapy, compression and PEMF.
Why it’s here. Sauna and cold plunge under one roof, with brand-level prices printed on its pricing page.
Price
Sauna 30 min $55, 60 min $75; cold plunge 15 min $40. Packs of 4: $166 (sauna 30) or $229 (sauna 60). Month-to-month unlimited from $279. Prices are from the brand’s pricing page, which does not name this studio, so confirm at booking.
How
Book online or in the app. Hours are not on the pages we read. Call 619-914-2730 or 858-434-7676.
Franchise clinic for relaxation and relief massage plus stretch sessions, on Midway Dr. in the Point Loma area of San Diego.
Why it’s here. A published $95 first-visit price and weekday hours to 9 PM, on the west side of San Diego.
Price
60-min massage: $95 intro, $155 non-member, $85 member. The same three prices are listed for 60-minute stretch sessions. Intro pricing isn’t offered at all locations, so call to confirm whether you qualify.
Franchise clinic for relaxation and relief massage plus stretch sessions, in Chula Vista, the city just south of San Diego.
Why it’s here. In Chula Vista, south of San Diego: a full public price table and seven-day hours for anyone based in the South Bay.
Price
60-min massage: $155 non-member, $85 member. 90-min: $233 non-member, $128 member. 30-min stretch $78 non-member, $49 member. No intro price is shown on its page; it says intro pricing isn’t offered everywhere, so call to ask. Taxes and fees may apply.
Hours
Tue–Thu · 9 AM–8 PM Mon and Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM.
How
Book online or call.
Where
884 Eastlake Pkwy, Suite 1629, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.
Where do locals go for a full spa day?In an r/sandiego thread, most suggestions were resort spas outside central San Diego, and one commenter advised skipping the touristy Gaslamp spas. The businesses above are closer to Hillcrest and Mission Valley. r/sandiego thread ↗
Can I book by text instead of calling?Yes at some places. The Knotstop takes texts to Guest Services as well as online booking, and Hot Haven accepts calls or texts. The Knotstop ↗
Can I use an HSA or FSA?Hot Haven lists its sessions as HSA/FSA eligible. Ask your plan administrator whether your own plan covers it. Hot Haven ↗
What does a first visit at The Knotstop cost?Its page lists regular 60-minute rates from $135 and a first-visit member rate of $105 for new guests. The Knotstop ↗
Before you book
Make the first visit easy
Check the therapist, not the logo
In California, CAMTC certifies individual massage therapists. Ask for your therapist’s CAMTC number and look it up with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org. None of the pages above state a therapist’s certification number, so ask.
Say what you want in one line
“Deep tissue, firm pressure, focus on lats and low back, avoid my left knee.” Specific beats polite.
Book the odd hours
The Knotstop runs to 10:30 PM Friday through Sunday and to 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, so you do not need to take a lunch break for a massage.
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Quick answers
FAQ
How much is a massage in San Diego?
Published prices we checked: The Knotstop lists 60-minute rates from $135, and Massage Envy Mission Valley lists $155 for non-members and $85 for members.
How much is an infrared sauna session in San Diego?
Hot Haven lists $50 for a first session and $59 for a single 55-minute session. Pure Infrared’s pricing page lists $55 for a 30-minute sauna and $75 for 60 minutes on its pricing page.
Is there an LGBTQ+-owned massage studio near Hillcrest?
A San Diego listing page describes The Knotstop as veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned; its own site does not say so. Ask the business directly about its policies.
Is CAMTC certification required in San Diego?
CAMTC says its certification is voluntary under state law, though some cities require it for local permits. Either way, you can check any therapist’s certificate with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.
Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.