Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Angola sits at the far southwestern edge of Erie County, a lakeshore village in the Town of Evans where Lake Erie shapes the whole rhythm of the year. In summer the population swells as the beaches fill and the cottages along the shore come alive; Evangola State Park draws families to its sandy beach and bluffs, and the days are spent outdoors soaking up every bit of sun the season offers. It is genuine cottage country — relaxed, water-loving and a little removed from the bustle of the city to the north.
That distance is exactly why Angola residents tell us the trip to Extreme Sun Capsule is worth making. We are about a 35 to 40 minute drive up the lakeshore, and for more than 20 years we have been the destination Southtowns lake folks rely on to keep a sun-kissed glow long after the cottages are shuttered for the winter. For neighbors in the 14006 ZIP code, we are the spot that makes summer color last all year.
Let us be honest about geography: Angola is farther from our salons than most of the towns we serve, and we are not going to pretend it is a five-minute hop. From the Evans lakeshore it is roughly a 35 to 40 minute drive up the I-90 and Route 5 toward Buffalo to reach our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd, the closest of our two locations, open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd sits a little farther east and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What makes that drive worthwhile is how Angola tanners use it. Most fold the visit into a trip they were already taking — a shopping run, a workday in the city, an appointment up north — and turn it into a deliberate destination rather than an errand. Because walk-ins are welcome for UV tanning, you can simply stop in on your way through, and the unlimited membership means each trip can deliver real value.
A summer on the Angola lakeshore leaves you with the kind of deep, natural tan that only weeks of beach afternoons can produce. The hard part is keeping it. Once Evangola State Park empties out and the cottages near the water close for the season, that color begins to fade fast, and the long Lake Erie winter does the rest. Indoor tanning is how many lake families hold onto their summer glow straight through to the following June.
A steady couple of sessions a week is usually enough to maintain the depth and warmth your skin had in July. Rather than starting pale every spring, you carry your color through the off-season — so when the beach reopens you are already golden. For a community whose summers are built around the water, that year-round continuity is the entire point of coming in.
When you are driving 35 or 40 minutes each way, it makes sense to get more out of the visit, and Extreme Sun Capsule is set up for exactly that. We have grown into a full tan-and-wellness destination over two decades, so an Angola guest can stack several services into a single trip:
Call ahead and our staff will line up your services back to back so the trip in from the lakeshore is time well spent, not time wasted.
For lakeshore families who trade the Angola winter for a stretch of Florida sun or a Caribbean cruise, a pre-vacation base tan is a smart bit of preparation. It helps your skin meet that first day of strong southern sun more gracefully instead of getting caught off guard after months of gray. And for the celebrations that dot the calendar — weddings, reunions, a child's prom, a milestone birthday — looking your best matters.
Custom spray tanning is perfect for these occasions because it delivers instant, photo-ready color with no UV exposure and no waiting. Whether you are packing for a warm-weather getaway or getting ready for a big event, we will have you glowing right on schedule — well worth folding into a trip up from Angola.
Angola has plenty of closer options for the occasional tan, so the people who drive up to us do it for a reason: experience and trust. We were one of the very first tanning salons in Western New York, and after more than 20 years we still treat cleanliness, safety and friendly service as the heart of the business. Every salon is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and every bed, booth and room is sanitized between guests.
We pair that with honest value that makes the longer drive add up. The $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is one of the best deals in the region — the more you come, the more the trip pays for itself — and we gladly accept competitors' coupons so you never overpay. With premium lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin and a team that remembers your name, it is easy to see why Angola lake folks keep choosing us season after season.
Getting started is straightforward, even from the far edge of the county. New to indoor tanning? Our team will check your skin type, set a safe starting time and pick the right bed so your color builds gradually and evenly — never a burn. Ready to commit? The $19.99 monthly unlimited membership is the favorite among our regulars and the smartest choice for anyone driving in from a distance, while single sessions and prepaid packages suit the occasional or event-only visit.
Because the trip from Angola is a real drive, a quick call to your nearest location before you head out is the surest way to have everything ready the moment you arrive. Walk-ins are always welcome for UV tanning, though, so if you find yourself heading north you can simply stop in. Either way, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is ready to help Angola keep its summer glow alive all year long.
Our Angola regulars think so. It is a longer haul than for the closer suburbs — roughly 35 to 40 minutes up the lakeshore and the I-90 toward Buffalo — but most folks pair it with a shopping trip or workday in the city and make the visit count. The $19.99 unlimited membership makes it easy to get full value from every trip in.
When the cottages near Evangola State Park close up and the beach days end, indoor tanning keeps the color going. A couple of UV sessions a week holds the tan you built over summer, and our UV-free custom spray tan can refresh it in a single visit when you want quick results without sun exposure.
For UV tanning beds and booths you can simply walk in — no appointment needed. Because Angola is a longer drive, it is worth a quick call before you leave if you want a custom spray tan or a specific wellness service, so a room and technician are ready the moment you arrive and the trip is never wasted.
The $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is our most popular option and the best fit for Angola tanners, since unlimited visits mean the drive pays for itself the more you come. We also sell single sessions and prepaid packages, and we accept competitors' coupons so you can compare and save.
A complete menu: UV tanning beds and booths from gentle starter levels to a Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy, plus UV-free custom spray tanning, hydromassage with red light therapy, an infrared sauna, LED lipo body contouring, the Slim Pod wellness cocoon, and Revita LED skin treatments.
Absolutely, and it is a smart move when you are driving in from Angola. Many guests pair a tanning session with the infrared sauna, hydromassage or a spray tan so the longer trip delivers more. Call ahead and our staff will line up your services back to back to make the most of your time.
Yes. Extreme Sun Capsule is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and every bed, booth and room is sanitized between guests. We have maintained those standards for more than 20 years as one of the first tanning salons in Western New York.
Our Cheektowaga / Buffalo salon (3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002) is generally the closest to Angola and is open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM. The Depew salon (1402 French Rd, (716) 656-9950) is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Ready to glow? Visit Extreme Sun Capsule in Cheektowaga or Depew — your closest Angola-area tanning salon — or contact us today.