North Hollywood Spa
Gay sauna · Los Angeles North Hollywood
North Hollywood Spa is a gay sauna on Vineland Avenue, in operation since 1984 (originally as The Compound). It’s one of the last gay saunas in the Los Angeles area.
- open non-stop
- Sun deck
- Address
- 5636 Vineland Ave
91601 Los Angeles - Opening hours
- Thu–Mon non-stop, 24 hours
Closed Tue and Wed - Crowd
- Men, relaxed and bear-friendly, many from the San Fernando Valley
- Facilities
- about 1,100 m² over two floors, dry sauna, steam room, hot tub, gym, more than 100 cabins, sun deck, café
- Location
- North Hollywood, walking distance from North Hollywood Metro station
What makes North Hollywood Spa special
The sauna is large and classically laid out: sauna, steam room, hot tub, cabins and a garden sun deck, renovated in 2012. The crowd is considered relaxed and rather mature. A 2022 review on Travel Gay criticises the cleanliness and staff.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for a gay sauna with a sun deck
- are out late at night
Not ideal if you …
- want to come on a Tuesday or Wednesday
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (saunas LA, updated 14 Aug 2026), Out x Out (venue listing 2026), own website. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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