The 5 Best Spas Around Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Region

A spa visit can feel like hitting the reset button, especially in alpine environments where sun, stress and adventure pull on both body and mind. In Truckee and Tahoe City, spas serve as sanctuaries for locals and visitors alike — a few hours of tranquility before returning to the trail or slope. The Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee celebrates the day-spas that offer thoughtful treatments, skilled therapists and a soothing environment that revives both skin and spirit.

Martis Valley Massage & Skincare

Martis Valley Massage & Skincare began as a three-room massage studio in Truckee and has grown into a six-room boutique spa with an apothecary retail section. Owner Annie and her team tailor services for recovery, stress relief or skincare goals. Their River Lounge — featuring a waterfall and tea station — offers a moment of calm before or after treatment. They carry Eminence organic products and recently added hot tubs, infrared sauna, cold plunge and an organic nail salon, expanding the scope of their community wellness hub.

Lighthouse Spa

Lighthouse Spa has provided Tahoe City with lakeside pampering since 1991, offering therapeutic massages, facials, body wraps and waxing in four treatment rooms — two with direct Lake Tahoe views. Owned by local couple tasting their 34th year, their team includes healers from around the world committed to restoring balance through nature, care and movement. Guests can enjoy services like hot stone, deep tissue and Ayurvedic treatments in an environment that blends professional skill with lakeside serenity.

Cosmic Glow – The Art Of Self Care

Cosmic Glow positions itself as a holistic sanctuary in Tahoe City. Founder Amber emphasizes the relationship between skincare, nutrition and inner wellness in her menu of facials, waxing, glow spray tans, brows and lashes. Each product is carefully selected for clean, natural performance. Treatments such as enzyme facials, dermaplaning and glow spray tans come with informative consultations and relaxing neck and shoulder massage, ensuring clients leave feeling naturally radiant and informed.

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