Tan Bella in the Castro is more than just a tanning salon—it’s a little oasis of care and comfort.
I’ve struggled with very severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since I was young. Growing up in New Mexico, I would cover up my arms and legs even in the summer heat, just to avoid the discomfort and stigma. Over time, I learned that regular exposure to vitamin D made a huge difference for me—physically and emotionally. While I know tanning can be controversial, for me it’s been an important part of managing a lifelong autoimmune condition in a natural, non-invasive way.
Tan Bella has been such a gift. The space is... read full review
April 2025
My over all tanning experience was great, I had to cancel my membership because I wouldn’t have enough time to come there to tan. This location will work great for people who have more flexible schedules, since you need an appointment in advance. The front desk was always nice, I did have a problem with email communication but I am glad that was resolved . ?
July 2024
I’m visiting from Canada and when I’m at home I have my favourite place to tan that treats me like family. I have noticed since I’ve been here that as a general rule people here aren’t as friendly as they are at home. Walking down the street people don’t make eye contact. They don’t smile and say hi like they do back home. I was a tiny bit apprehensive when I first walked into tan Bella , but my initial apprehensiveness was definitely unfounded! From the minute I walked in I was greeted by no less than three wonderful people smiling at me. :D I was immediately put at ease. I bought a package appropriate for the length my visit... read full review
Tan Bella in the Castro is more than just a tanning salon—it’s a little oasis of care and comfort.
I’ve struggled with very severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since I was young. Growing up in New Mexico, I would cover up my arms and legs even in the summer heat, just to avoid the discomfort and stigma. Over time, I learned that regular exposure to vitamin D made a huge difference for me—physically and emotionally. While I know tanning can be controversial, for me it’s been an important part of managing a lifelong autoimmune condition in a natural, non-invasive way.
Tan Bella has been such a gift. The space is... read full review
My over all tanning experience was great, I had to cancel my membership because I wouldn’t have enough time to come there to tan. This location will work great for people who have more flexible schedules, since you need an appointment in advance. The front desk was always nice, I did have a problem with email communication but I am glad that was resolved . ?
I’m visiting from Canada and when I’m at home I have my favourite place to tan that treats me like family. I have noticed since I’ve been here that as a general rule people here aren’t as friendly as they are at home. Walking down the street people don’t make eye contact. They don’t smile and say hi like they do back home. I was a tiny bit apprehensive when I first walked into tan Bella , but my initial apprehensiveness was definitely unfounded!
From the minute I walked in I was greeted by no less than three wonderful people smiling at me. :D
I was immediately put at ease.
I bought a package appropriate for the length my visit... read full review