5 Best Tanning Salons in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Los Angeles has plenty of sun, but plenty of people still book a spray tan rather than risk the UV version, and the tanning salons on this page have the reviews to prove it: 1,238 between them, with three on this page sitting at a perfect 5.0. That's an unusually tight cluster at the top for any service category.

Short answer: SUGARED + BRONZED (West 3rd) leads on volume with 512 reviews at 4.9 stars, pairing sugaring hair removal with airbrush spray tans in a West Hollywood studio. Mobile Spray Tanning LA and L.A. Sun Spray Tan both hold a perfect 5.0 stars, at 180 and 108 reviews respectively, both built around in-home or studio spray tan appointments rather than UV beds. For a national chain with sunbeds alongside spray tans, Palm Beach Tan in Beverly Hills rounds out the list at 4.7 stars on 186 reviews.

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LA's Tanning Salons, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	SUGARED + BRONZED (West 3rd)	4.9 ★	512	Spray tans and sugaring in one visit	View ›
2	SUGARED + BRONZED (Silver Lake)	4.7 ★	252	Sugaring and tanning in Silver Lake	View ›
3	Mobile Spray Tanning LA	5.0 ★	180	Mobile spray tans at home	View ›
4	Palm Beach Tan	4.7 ★	186	UV beds alongside spray tans	View ›
5	L.A. Sun Spray Tan	5.0 ★	108	Custom studio spray tans	View ›

5 Best Tanning Salons in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SUGARED + BRONZED (West 3rd)

4.9512 Google reviews

SUGARED + BRONZED is a national sugaring hair removal and airbrush spray tan chain, with a West 3rd Street location in Los Angeles offering both services alongside skincare retail. The company runs a monthly membership model with discounts on repeat visits, and reviewers describe returning to specific estheticians by name across multiple appointments.

What people praise

Estheticians named individually and praised for explaining sugar type options before the service
Rooms described as clean and modern, with details like mesh table lining called out specifically
Staff consistently described as friendly and good conversationalists during appointments
Repeat, multi-year clients common among reviewers

Worth knowing

One reviewer described an inflexible cancellation policy over a two-minute late arrival
Parking near the studio can be tricky given the busy West Hollywood location

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume512 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: With the most reviews on this page at 512 and a 4.9 rating, this is the safest first call for anyone who wants both sugaring and tanning under one roof.

Website +1213-973-8439 Directions

8106 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SUGARED + BRONZED (Silver Lake)

4.7252 Google reviews

SUGARED + BRONZED's Silver Lake location offers the same sugaring and airbrush tanning services as the chain's West 3rd studio, with dedicated parking for customers in a busy stretch of Sunset Boulevard. Reviewers frequently mention having tried multiple locations across the chain before settling here.

What people praise

Reserved customer parking called out as a genuine convenience in a hard-to-park area
Specific estheticians named and praised for a light touch during sugaring
Front desk staff described as consistently friendly across visits

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a billing dispute over a membership freeze that wasn't resolved to their satisfaction

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume252 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.7 stars across 252 reviews, this is a solid alternative to the West 3rd location if Silver Lake is more convenient, though the billing complaint is worth being aware of before signing up for a membership.

Website +1323-274-1788 Directions

2860 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mobile Spray Tanning LA

5.0180 Google reviews

Mobile Spray Tanning LA is a mobile airbrush spray tan service that comes directly to a client's home, office, or studio anywhere in the Los Angeles area. The business is a solo operation run by Natalie, offering both regular and rapid-cure solutions, with reviewers frequently booking for events like Coachella and same-day appointments.

What people praise

Same-day bookings confirmed as available by multiple reviewers
Color consistently described as natural-looking rather than orange or streaky
Praised for longevity, with tans holding up through multi-day events
In-home convenience repeatedly named as a deciding factor

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume180 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 180 reviews for a mobile, one-person operation, best for anyone who'd rather not drive to a studio appointment.

Website +1949-374-9818 Directions

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Palm Beach Tan

4.7186 Google reviews

Palm Beach Tan is a national tanning chain with a Beverly Hills location on Wilshire Boulevard, offering UV sunbeds, spray tanning, red light therapy, and an infrared sauna under one roof. The company runs a rewards program and sells its own line of tanning and skincare products.

What people praise

Multiple tanning bed options and spray tan formulas available in one location
Infrared sauna specifically praised by reviewers as a bonus alongside tanning
Staff named individually and praised for product recommendations
Membership pricing and deals called out as a plus by regular customers

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a specific negative interaction with a staff member by name

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume186 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: At 4.7 stars across 186 reviews, this is the pick if you specifically want UV tanning beds or the sauna and red light therapy add-ons, not just a spray tan.

Website +1310-289-9194 Directions

8636 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

L.A. Sun Spray Tan

5.0108 Google reviews

L.A. Sun Spray Tan is a downtown Los Angeles studio specializing in custom airbrush spray tans, operating since 2013 under founder Dila. The business serves both everyday clients and event-driven bookings like photoshoots, with an emphasis on blending out existing tan lines and matching skin tone precisely.

What people praise

Praised specifically for evening out uneven tan lines from prior tans
Pre-appointment email instructions called out as thorough and easy to follow
Color repeatedly described as natural with no orange tint
Booked for time-sensitive events like photoshoots with good results

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume108 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Also a perfect 5.0 across 108 reviews, this is the pick for anyone wanting a precise, studio-based tan from a single dedicated technician.

Website +1213-361-8910 Directions

727 W 7th St Unit 806, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each salon. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the rating with volume, since a perfect score means more when it rests on hundreds of reviews rather than a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a spray tan cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

None of the salons on this page publish a specific spray tan or sugaring price on their site or in reviews; Mobile Spray Tanning LA asks clients to call or text for pricing, which varies by location and service. Ask each business directly for current pricing before booking, since it depends on the service type and on whether the appointment happens in a studio or at your home.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These businesses cover a wide stretch of LA, from West Hollywood and Silver Lake for SUGARED + BRONZED to downtown for L.A. Sun Spray Tan and Beverly Hills for Palm Beach Tan, with Mobile Spray Tanning LA traveling to clients anywhere in the metro. If you’re searching for a tanning salon near me in Los Angeles, the mobile option is worth considering if you’d rather skip the drive and parking altogether.

What to ask before you book a tanning salon

Do you offer spray tans, UV beds, or both?
What’s the pricing for a single session versus a membership?
How long before the tan develops, and how soon can I shower after?
What’s the cancellation or late-arrival policy?
Do you offer mobile or in-home appointments?
Is there a rapid-cure option if I’m short on time before an event?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these tanning salons?

We pulled real Google Business data for tanning salons operating in Los Angeles, including ratings, review counts, and review text, then ranked them on that public record.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026. We periodically refresh ratings and review counts as new reviews come in.

Can I get a spray tan at home in Los Angeles?

Yes. Both Mobile Spray Tanning LA and L.A. Sun Spray Tan offer in-home or on-location spray tan appointments in addition to, or instead of, a studio visit.

Is UV tanning available at any of these salons?

Palm Beach Tan in Beverly Hills is the only business on this page offering UV sunbeds alongside spray tanning; the rest are spray tan and sugaring specialists.

The bottom line

SUGARED + BRONZED’s West 3rd location is the safe default, with the highest review volume on this page and a near-perfect rating. If you’d rather skip the drive entirely, Mobile Spray Tanning LA and L.A. Sun Spray Tan both hold perfect ratings for in-home and studio appointments. Call ahead for pricing either way, since none of these salons publish a fixed rate online.

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