Excel Tanning

I saw today that their store is going out of business– the store is empty and there are no signs posted on how to redeem remaining tans or get my money back. The only hopeful thing I saw was a sign from Bronze Buns Tanning. I called the number and spoke to John, who told me that they are one mile away from Excel Tan and are willing to work with Excel customers.

love this place. been coming here for years! always good pricing, good deals. Super clean place. def recommend it!

I’ve been coming here for almost a year and don’t have a single complaint. The staff is very friendly and always greets members by name. The beds are older and straight forward, but you can also get a month unlimited for $ 40-​ish. They provide goggles and towels and the beds are always clean. Parking has never been an issue for me.
Best bang for your buck in my opinion!

This is my 4^th visit to the salon after buying a two weeks unlimited package. The pricing is fair and the location is convenient for me. The facilities are OK. Not the nicest tanning I have been to but it’s not bad either. The parking is great, haven’t had trouble parking yet. So I took off one star because of punctuality. I am a very busy mom/​college student & whole life is scheduled to the minute. The salon hours are 9 am — 9 pm. This is the second time that I have arrived on time & have had to wait in my car for them to open. As I type this it’s 17 minutes past 9 & still nothing. This will definitely influence whether I return after my 2 week package expires.

The people here are so nice! Clean beds, no wait and ty for the water!

This place is nothing fancy, but for all the extras they offer it’s a good deal. The beds are always clean, they have fresh towels and goggles for you, spray deoderant, makeup towels, stickers, hair elastics (!!), etc. I got a month unlimited in a level 1 bed — the bulbs are HOT so be careful.

I don’t come as often as before, but it’s always a pleasure! Staff is ALWAYS nice and attentive. They got new bulbs a few months ago when I came in. Was just in today again to touch up my current tan and the beds still are just as good!

Jessy was extremely helpful and it’s always a wonderful experience tanning here. Jessy is one of the most uplifting people one could hope to encounter! Highly recommend tanning at Excel Tanning :)

If you’re looking to get a tan on the cheap for a vacation or something coming up where it makes sense… Go here! The staff is nice & very knowledgable. It’s fair prices for what you get. Very straight forward beds. They also have your standard toiletries like baby wipes, clean towels, goggles, etc. I personally buy lotion on amazon but they have a good collection if you need some.
If you’re in their hood stop by. It’s worth the price & it definitely is noticeable after one session. Just use a sticker. :)

Love this place! It took me forever to find a good tanning salon wish I knew about this place sooner! Top reason I like this place is because of the their staff! They are so incredibly nice!
They greet you with a huge smile and make you feel welcome. I cannot count how many times i have gone to other tanning places in LA and had bad experiences. This place has it all! It’s clean, and they also have awesome tanning packages that don’t cost an arm and a leg. I recently did a week unlimited in the high pressure bed and have a great tan from it. Love it! I will now be doing all my tanning here, and spreading the word about how awesome this place is! :)

I can’t believe it took me so long to try this place! Clean, friendly and convenient — everything you could ask for! I’ve never had to wait for a bed — which I love. I am fair skinned and working on building a base tan for summer. The staff is great — never try to pressure me into an up sell — and actually gave me props for taking my tanning slow and steady. This place is amazing — thanks fellow Unilocalers for the find!

They never cease to amaze me! Jesse and Harold are by far the most friendliest, professional and accommodating people I’ve met in entire USA! I always feel beyond comfortable and taken care the minute I walk in! BEST customer service ever! I can’t recommend them highly enough!

I may be a little bias as I’ve been coming here since day one and even worked here at one point. I can say for sure that Excel Tanning keeps getting better and better. From great products to the most amazing staff. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for the most perfect sun kissed tan without the pressure of having products and packages shoved down their throat. Everyone that works here is knowledgeable of the equipment and products. The packages are reasonably priced and they actually care about their clients. The staff understands that not everyone has a bunch of money to blow on tanning and is happy to help you find a package and products that work within your budget. It’s a very easy going and friendly environment. Always clean and always happy! Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. :)

It is a small salon with great customer service. They give you the bed you want. There is not a long wait or none at all, Jesse, Harold and the rest of the staff are FABULOUS and make you glad you came there. There has never been that pushy sales pitch to buy things or packages you don’t need.
I like to keep a healthy glow and have been coming here for a very long time. The prices are very fair and the beds are clean and the bulbs are good.

Came here today as a last minute resort. I have a date this weekend and needed a little glow to me — winter paleness isn’t cute on a first date. Within a couple minutes I was signed up and in a bed. The guy at the front was wonderful, I had a great time chatting with him. He explained the packages in a short and sweet manner and when I told him I would just pay for one session and then get one if I decided to come back, he agreed that that was a smart plan. NO PRESSURE. He was so helpful and wonderful. I did the level 3 for 12 mins for $ 17. Great price. Very in and out. The place is clean and has great music. Plenty of parking. There’s deodorant and fresh towels and goggles in each room so don’t fret if you forgot yours! Try this place out. It’s worth it. :)

Why, why, why did I wait so long to discover this salon?
I’ve been going to another Culver City salon for 8 years and Excel Tanning TRUMPS it on ALL counts!
Located next door to my gym, free/​easy parking, $ 40 unlimited tanning pass featuring six, yes SIX beds to choose from — good beds too, I rec’d a tan in 3 weeks, which normally takes me 4 weeks (I’m fair skinned, so I go slow). They also have the fancy beds available, but I’m too cheap to upgrade.
Every bed I’ve used has been cleaned well (I check– before using, by running my hand along the glass).
The super friendly manager and staff makes me feel very welcome as I come and go.
I got stung by a bee going out of the salon one day and when I told the manager about it on my next visit, he was genuinely concerned, immediately contacting the building management and he and his staff have been reporting the progress back to me every time I am in there — so, so nice, what incredible customer service! Good news, I haven’t seen a bee in nearly 5 visits.
The place smells good and the restroom is clean. I’m a stickler when it comes to restrooms.
Convenient, economical, great equipment, friendly employees — My tan and I are here to stay!
My only suggestions for improvements would be to install a self tanning spray machine and some of the bedfans need to be repaired.

love this place! Tell Jesse that RavenRae sent you:) the best is the middle package for a a month and pay $ 4 to upgrade when you need it on any given day! Thank you Jesse you are the man!
Love the beds love the stand up love the people :)

Last week was my first time here, and my first time tanning. The guys at the front are great at suggesting beds, lotions, etc… and so friendly!
For my first time around, I did the mid-​level stand-​up for 5 minutes and got a great base tan (used the shea non-​bronzer lotion — $ 4). I tend to tan easily but am very fair so I can burn if I’m not careful. My 2^nd time I tried one of the high UVB beds for 8 minutes (used the hemp non-​bronzer lotion — $ 8) and I did burn slightly, but one day later the redness is gone and I’m starting to look pretty tan. I would definitely recommend the stand-​up if you’re not into feeling like you’re going to fall through the glass beds. 0_​o
I got the mid-​level stand-​up weekly package for $ 35. It’s not a fancy place, but it’s *fairly* clean and the people are nice, so I def think it’s a great deal compared to some of the other local tanning salons.

Are you feeling ugly bc you feel pale but dont want to spray tan or pay $ 25 for a one time tannarooski? well I have a solution for you dolll ! Excel Tanning! $ 11 for a stand up tanner— you will get color in their stand up bullet baby! I leave feeling like I am glowing but without those retarded light bulb tanning lines! wahooo! You have to use lotion though! I never understood people who dont use lotion and then either get burned or nothing happens at all and they stand there like all pissy. uhh hello! clue phone babe! Bronze that skin with that bronzing lotion babay! And then make sure you dont shower for atleast 2 hours! perf! boom! you will have some color!
Staff is super friendly and chill… I am a clean freak and I come here so that has to say something, but yes maybe keep your flippers on! I agree with Stephanie K. =)
The only thing I might suggest is if you are trying to go on a weeknight — maybe call ahead to see what the stand up sitch is like… sometimes there is a wait for the stand up. I have been in the level 2 bed– also quite divine!

This is my spot! Tanning makes me nostalgic for the midwest, where you have to slosh through the sleet and snow to the tanning salon in the dead of winter…
My roommate Sarah T. hooked me up with this spot and we hit Excel whenever we need to get rid of our pasty pale skin. Anyway, the people that run it are super friendly and there’s never a wait. It’s cheap tanning… you get what you pay for, but you don’t get any unwanted bacteria all up on you. The beds are clean! The floor… possibly not. Just keep your flip flops on and enjoy your artificial rays for under $ 10 a visit.
Added bonus — If you need a pick me up after your tanning sesh, you can grab some Yogurtland next door.