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Pause South Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · Float tank center in El Segundo, California

Private shower First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats

Wellness center with services ranging from cryotherapy and floatation therapy to cold plunges.

Plan your float

  • Membership around $49/mo — ask about the minimum commitment and whether unused floats roll over
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
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  • Book & prices pausestudio.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 310-388-9538

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–9 pm

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Pause South Bay's site or by reviewers.

🧴 Shampoo & toiletries

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Pause South Bay also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 194 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 8 mentions

“Beyond the luxurious, clean facilities and relaxing private rooms, Pause South Bay has the most welcoming, attentive, and positive staff out there.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 9 mentions

“Each staff member can clearly explain the services and advise what might be best for you as a first-timer.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 8 mentions

“Beyond the luxurious, clean facilities and relaxing private rooms, Pause South Bay has the most welcoming, attentive, and positive staff out there.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 11 mentions

“I am definitely a member and this is now the perfect addition to my week ending workout/ recovery schedule.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 6 mentions

“Beyond the luxurious, clean facilities and relaxing private rooms, Pause South Bay has the most welcoming, attentive, and positive staff out there.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 5 mentions

“It’s rare to find someone at the front desk who sets such a positive tone, but Cass truly does.”

From the reviews

I had a wonderful experience I can't remember the name of the young lady I spoke to but it was because of her that I came in she went into detail about the float as far as many of the benefits which included the lymphatic detox spinal alignment resting of the nervous system etc I've been waiting to do this for over 2…

★★★★☆ — Earthlodge, Dec 2025

The entire team was so so welcoming & kind. The facility is so clean and their system was so organized. It was my first time & I went in for cryo, contrast, float, and light therapy, as well as IV.

★★★★★ — Loven, Mar 2026

Very relaxing. Staff were pleasant. Only suggestion would be to provide plastic bags for wet swimwear and water when you leave the float bath. I almost passed out when I walked out. Other than that it was perfect

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Apr 2026

I’ve never been to a wellness spa, and this just set the bar very high. Upon walking in, everyone was cheerful and welcoming which put me at ease because I really didn’t know what to expect. I was given a walkthrough of how the Contrast 60 worked and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had.

★★★★★ — Syd, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 194 reviews →

Your first float at Pause South Bay

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Pause South Bay

820 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 110, El Segundo, CA90245

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