Entry No. 24 — the Santa Cruz file — filed under: private hot tub

Tea House Spa

A Japanese-garden-style courtyard a block off Pacific Ave has rented out private redwood hot-tub-and-sauna rooms by the hour since 1984, screened behind bamboo — Downtown Santa Cruz's directory calls it 'a locally owned retreat since 1984,' and regulars just call it 'the Tea House.'

The move: Rent a private tub-and-sauna room for two, sip the tea that comes with it, and let the hour run long before wandering back onto Pacific Ave.

• 📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoor or outdoor

Where: 112 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · downtownsantacruz.com

last checked: 2026-07-20