Bywater Sauna
4 locations · Ballard · West Seattle · North Seattle · Leschi
Studios: Golden Gardens · Alki Beach · Ballard · Leschi
About
Bywater Sauna operates mobile wood-fired barrel saunas at outdoor Seattle locations, booked like fitness classes. Golden Gardens: south of the historic bathhouse near the traffic circle, with Puget Sound cold plunge. Alki Beach: on the West Seattle boardwalk west of the Alki Beach Bathhouse. Ballard: east side of the Old Stove outdoor beer garden on NW 49th St. Leschi: dockside on Lake Washington behind BluWater Bistro — the only Bywater on the east side. Sessions run 60–75 minutes; advance booking required via the website.
Amenities
- ✓Puget Sound Cold Plunge
- ✓Lake Washington Cold Plunge
- ✓Foot Wash Station
- ✓Outdoor Showers
- ✓Boardwalk & Beer Garden Settings
- ✓Dockside Setting
Pricing
Hours
Golden Gardens · Ballard, WA
Alki Beach · West Seattle, WA
Ballard · North Seattle, WA
Leschi · Leschi, WA
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