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Honey Tanning was voted Best of Citysearch by users 2005, 2006, 2007!
  • Sprayed in 60 seconds
  • Professional staff
  • By appointment

Honey Tanning offers private spray tanning in one of Cow Hollow's most charming Victorians. The tropical feel in the tanning room is a 15-minute getaway for clients who emerge glowing as if they've just stepped off of the beaches of St. Tropez. Enjoy a personalized touch from Honey Tanning, as they guide you through the best faux-glow in San Francisco. Known to their friends as a "tanologists," they will give you the personalized service that only a spa-tanning environment can offer. Appointments are one-on-one and the focus is to work with each client individually to ensure a perfect tan head to toe. Honey uses one of the newest tanning booths on the market, which has quickly become a favorite to celebrities because of the natural golden color, pleasant smell, light dewy spray, and over-all evenness of the tan.

MarkerHoney Tanning

(415) 292-6544

2040 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Personalized UV-free tanning on Union Street. Package rates and discounts for parties of two available.
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 13 reviews on Citysearch)

easy and affordable 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

The salon has a nice lay out and visually appealing. I come here a lot because it is so easy and affordable.
I'm no amateur tanner. The booth application OK; a little uneven and orange-y, but a little of that is to be expected with these procedures. Everyone always thinks is natural. Love this when you dont have time to get to the beach and its a lot healthier for you too. They always fit me in even when I call at the last minute!

Posted 06/20/08 at 4:40pm

only had great experiences 5 Star Rating - World class

I've tanned at Honey several times now; after trying 2-3 places this is the only place I go. The intial instruction they gave me was so detailed and helpful, their space is lovely and most importantly where you tan is nice and private! The people I've dealt with there have always been friendly and gracious (I think the owner there is Todd - he is sweet and cute!). This is the only place to go for spray tanning in my book. And for the record, I neither work nor live near there but it's always worth the trip.

Pros: great tan - color and experience
Cons: union st parking sometimes
Posted 06/20/08 at 2:33pm

owner yells at customers 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

Girls, This was the worst experience that i have ever had at salon. First of all when you call on the phone they don't not go over the 24 hour cancellation policy. How are we supposed to know . there is noting listed on city search that there is a fee. The owner was rude to me and yell and verbal abuse me on the phone. He hang up on me and would not let me get in a word. I have never been treated this way. Who is the customer here me. Awful and horrible customer service. I would not recommend any to support someone who does not know how to treat there customers. I m shock that they have gotten away with treating people this way. It is there responsibility to tell you over the phone if there is a cancellation fee. In reality we don't have the spa menu in front of us when we are making a phone call. Please don't support a business that take advantage of people.

Posted 06/19/08 at 8:14pm

Awesome service and results 5 Star Rating - World class

Oh my god, great tanning experience! I'm a SoCal girl, so I know a good one when I see it. Almost everything about Honey was great. One of the owners scheduled my appointment, gave me the low down on pre tanning tips. Once I got there the parking took me about 10 minutes (that was the only part I wasn't prepared for... I'm from OC, we have parking lots). Anyway, the building is this totally cute old Victorian. The people were all really nice there.

I needed to look good for my man in my little green dress. And Honey came through. The results were hott! A+ Just make sure to call ahead (they're appointment only), and plan on spending 10ish minutes to find parking. Def worth the effort.

Pros: Service, results, atmosphere, price
Cons: Appointment only, parking
Posted 06/19/08 at 7:58pm

Best tan in SF! 5 Star Rating - World class

I have been going to Honey Tanning for over a year every week and love this place! The first time I went I was nervous that the color might look unnatural and too orange. This is not the case, my tan comes out natural looking and even every time. The owner really takes the time to explain the steps to ensure that you get a great looking tan. I have tried other spray tans and this is truly the best place in town. If you want a great tan I would highly recommend going to Honey Tanning.

Pros: Natural looking tan, great hours, friendly staff
Posted 09/25/06 at 12:00am