ediblesf.com | 37 FJORD 2320 Marinship Way Sausalito 3 WORTHY 2633 Ashby Avenue Berkeley 4 Of all the memorable experiences I’ve had recently, sweating inside one of Fjord’s floating saunas while kayakers, paddleboarders, and birds flying over the Bay pass me by, was by far the coolest. There are only two saunas on the site of this new project, inspired by Finnish plunging and Oslo and Copenhagen’s urban baths, plus humble changing rooms and a shower to rinse. Jumping into the water straight from the sauna’s platform, as the midday sun gently grazed Sausalito, took my breath away for a second and reminded me how lucky I am to live in California. The experience stayed with me way after, as I continued to gaze at the Bay and refuel after the sweat session at Joinery, Sausalito’s finest roast chicken joint. thisisfjord.com Price: $45 for a shared 1.5 hour session, $270 for a private session at one of the saunas Pro move: When changing into your swimsuit, don’t forget to look at the art: each cabin is outfitted with a photograph sourced from the Sausalito Historical Society. One of the sweatiest—and most zen—saunas of the Bay Area is hiding inside Worthy, an inconspicuous but incredibly chic wellness studio in Berkeley. Owner Meliza Mokrani had fashioned the space with her North African heritage in mind: cozy poufs and vintage travel posters of Algeria hide behind the handcrafted wooden doors, where the lounge connects to two infrared saunas and a cold plunge room. Worthy offers a guided plunge—which I found to be a thoughtful and enriching experience and which, combined with a wickedhot sauna session, whipped my mind into a soft cloud. A cup of Mexican hot chocolate from the Casa de Chocolates next door is a must. worthyselfcare.com Price: $55 for a 30-minute sauna session, $55 for a cold plunge, or $75 for a combined session. Monthly memberships are available. Pro move: Book the contrast therapy session for the ultimate hot-cold experience, but first opt for a guided plunge to get comfortable with the chills. MORE AHEAD: Looking for more warmth? Check out Archimedes Banya and Alchemy Springs in San Francisco, Sundrop Sauna in Petaluma, and Watercourse Way in Palo Alto. Photos—Worthy
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