Kiva is a healing space for the integration of mind and body. It is modeled after a Japanese Bath House, where community members gather to cleanse, rejuvenate and nurture themselves in communal hot baths and saunas in in a lush, peaceful garden.
The open air hot tubs and the circular layered sauna at Kiva have been set up so that visitors can relax and connect in a safe, friendly, and beautiful setting.
Pay once for daily entrance to our communal facilities - stay until closing (or go and come back).
Family Friendly: Children welcome during daylight hours with their parents/guardians.
Private Tubs available by the hour.
Experienced Massage Practitioners: Each of our practitioners has at least five years of professional experience, and many have much more. We offer a variety of modalities. Please call for more information - 831-429-1142
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Kiva Retreat House received an average rating of 3.92 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews.
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My Review by Ac1000005 via Citysearch on 8/26/2015
Relaxing at Kiva is a Santa Cruz ritual. A peaceful Japanese-esque garden sporting Buddha statuary and several tubs of varying temperatures is the main draw. During the daytime the lawn is a fine place to sunbathe or practice yoga for an…
THEIVES! by Cindy R via Insider Pages on 6/2/2012
SO DISAPPOINTED! We were on vacation and decided to get massages during our stay. The website is so NOT what you experience. We drove up to an industrial/residential area...proceeded down a long BACK driveway with broken down cars and…
SO DISAPPOINTED! We were on vacation by highridge via Citysearch on 6/1/2012
SO DISAPPOINTED! We were on vacation and decided to get massages during our stay. The website is so NOT what you experience. We drove up to an industrial/residential area...proceeded down a long BACK driveway with broken down cars and…
Massage variety by Ben K via Insider Pages on 3/29/2009
Every time I come to Kiva I get work done by a new massage therapist! There are so many well trained, professional masseuses there, and I love trying them out. They all have different training and modalities, so I'm constantly getting…
Couples Nights by Rebecca H via Insider Pages on 3/29/2009
Having a good time at Kiva is really dependent on feeling comfortable, and there being a good vibe out in the community area. Sometimes it seems there's a huge overabundance of men, which can make some people feel a bit uncomfortable…
Get your Zen at Kiva by Brian3 via Citysearch on 4/29/2008
I went in for a massage, and had a great session and experience, I would highly recomend the Kiva retreat, friendly, accomodating, professional staff. A very relaxing, invorgorating deep tissue massage by a very talented therapist.
Love this place! by indigo l via Insider Pages on 10/30/2007
What a lovely garden, hot tubs, wood sauna, and more.\r
We usuall go as a group and bring a picnic.\r
I love that the affordable $20 entry is an all day pass. \r
Massage is world class. I do recommend calling the day before to get the time…
Kiva Retreat by mona d via Insider Pages on 8/1/2007
This urban oasis is a rare treat. The friendly, helpful staff\r
create a warm and casual environment. \r
The massage therapists I have tried have all been amazing\r
body workers. \r
My favorite way to go is to use the jacuzzi and huge…
never attained it's full potential... by Joseph O via Insider Pages on 2/15/2006
I've tried Kiva off and on for 2.5 years; it has never attained it's full potential because it's run by clueless, incompetent morons. Beautiful sauna but it's either scorching hot or not hot enough - they don't believe in actually using a…
Very Low Key by Amanda L via Insider Pages on 11/4/2005
Very low key, however a lot of the patrons take advantage of the clothing optional rule. If you are at all uncomfortable with this, I would recommend something more private like the Tea House. Overall though, a nice place to go and relax.
Hot tubbin by Celeste C via Insider Pages on 7/18/2005
This place has literally saved my sanity on many occasions. There are two hot tubs, a sauna, a cold plunge, and lots of grass for laying on. And delicious free tea. If you're a student, you can access the communal areas for a mere 12…
Day spa by mctacco via Citysearch on 1/5/2004
You cannot find a more relaxing place to spend your free time. The staff is marvelous and the grounds are like a Garden of Eden. My wife and I are regularly visitors who always looking forward to visiting Kva and always hate leaving.
Great Outdoor Spas by taradelis_citysearch via Citysearch on 6/6/2002
What Kiva lacks in the way of Japanese gardens and combo saunas they more than make up for with their outdoor, redwood enclosed hottubs. Perfect for early evening R&R. And with Santa Cruz's gentle weather patterns, it's almost a year-round…
