5 Underrated Spas in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 17 spas in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five underrated massage and bodywork providers in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA, that have a Google rating of 4.4 or higher and fewer than 400 reviews. Seventeen qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry gives the address, hours and listed features, along with what reviewers say about treatment, communication and results. Hours and availability can change, so confirm before booking.
#1
Therapeutic Massage & Coaching by Gabriela at Come From Your Heart Santa Barbara, CA
★ 5 (154 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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This massage practice on State Street in Downtown is open Monday through Friday and on Sunday from 7 am to 8 pm, and closed on Saturdays. It holds a 5 rating from 154 Google reviews. Reviewers mention a session that starts with a discussion of their concerns, trigger point work that eased lower back tension, and a therapist who communicates throughout and checks in the next day. Some describe long-running back and neck pain as much improved. No price range is listed.
Best for: Trigger point work for back pain
- Address
- 1532 State St #G (ground unit, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#2
Chi BioEnergetic Healing
★ 5 (152 Google reviews)Wellness program
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Chi BioEnergetic Healing is a wellness program at 718 De La Vina St, open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 pm and closed on weekends. It holds a 5 rating from 152 Google reviews. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers describe bodywork that combines massage with specialized electrical current tools, breath work, and a room set up with aroma and sound. Some say the session feels like more than a massage and goes beyond muscle work.
Best for: Bodywork with aroma and sound
- Address
- 718 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–7 pm; Mon 12–7 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 12–7 pm; Tue 12–7 pm; Wed 12–7 pm
#3
Deep Tissue Massage Center
★ 5 (47 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Deep Tissue Massage Center is a massage practice at 226 E Canon Perdido St, Suite E, open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and closed on weekends. It holds a 5 rating from 47 Google reviews. Google lists appointment required, wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, and card payments. Reviewers mention accurate identification of the source of pain, firm pressure without unnecessary discomfort, and practical advice on stretching and rolling. Some describe it as helpful for chronic back and neck issues.
Best for: Chronic back and neck pain
- Address
- 226 E Canon Perdido St Ste E, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–6:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–6:30 pm
#4
Sol et Luna
★ 5 (45 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Sol et Luna is a massage practice at 121 W Pueblo St, Suite 14, open daily with Saturday hours from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday hours from 3 pm to 7 pm. It holds a 5 rating from 45 Google reviews. Google lists on-site services, appointment required, a free parking lot and on-site parking. Reviewers mention an approach suited to sensitive nervous systems, sessions that mix standard massage with targeted psoas work, and donation-based sessions for mentees. Some describe help with chronic pain after injury.
Best for: Injury recovery and orthopedic work
- Address
- 121 W Pueblo St Ste 14, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 3–7 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
Manzanita Massage
★ 5 (42 Google reviews)Massage therapist
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Manzanita Massage is at 501 Chapala St, Suite D, open Monday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 pm to 7 pm, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday closed. It holds a 5 rating from 42 Google reviews. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe a welcoming, soothing space, a therapist who is patient and attentive to needs, and strong intuition during the session. Several say they left feeling relaxed and well cared for.
Best for: Relaxing massage in a calm room
- Address
- 501 Chapala St Ste D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 10 am–4 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu Closed; Tue 1–7 pm; Wed 1–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 spas in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Therapeutic Massage & Coaching by Gabriela at Come From Your Heart Santa Barbara, CA opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated spa on this list?
Therapeutic Massage & Coaching by Gabriela at Come From Your Heart Santa Barbara, CA ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 154 reviews. Chi BioEnergetic Healing is second at 5 from 152 reviews.
Which spas in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Therapeutic Massage & Coaching by Gabriela at Come From Your Heart Santa Barbara, CA, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Sol et Luna.
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