Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
East Aurora NY Tanning Salon
East Aurora is the kind of village that makes you slow down and look around. Its Main Street is a stroll past independent boutiques and the wooden floors of Vidler's 5 & 10, while the historic Roycroft Campus stands as a living monument to the Arts and Crafts movement that put this Southtowns village on the map. This is also the birthplace of Fisher-Price, and just outside the center, the rolling meadows of Knox Farm State Park give locals room to wander. It is a community that values craftsmanship, character and looking put-together — the sort of place where a wedding at a restored historic venue feels right at home.
What East Aurora cannot count on is steady sunshine. From late fall into spring, Western New York's lake-effect clouds settle in and the summer glow fades quickly. That is why neighbors from the 14052 ZIP make the roughly 20 to 25 minute drive northwest to Extreme Sun Capsule, where we have kept Western New York looking sun-kissed for more than 20 years.
A Scenic Drive Northwest from the Village
East Aurora sits in the quieter southeast corner of Erie County, and the trip to either Extreme Sun Capsule salon is a pleasant one. Our larger Cheektowaga location at 3637 Union Rd is usually the closest, generally about a 20 to 25 minute drive northwest up the Route 400 corridor, and it offers the longest hours of any of our salons — open every day of the week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If your route carries you a bit further east toward the Thruway, our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is just a few minutes beyond, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Both salons welcome walk-ins, so you do not have to build your day around an appointment. Tan on the way to errands in Lancaster or Depew, pop in before work, or stop by in the evening — whatever fits the unhurried East Aurora pace. We will be ready whenever you arrive.
The Boutique Approach to a Year-Round Glow
East Aurora appreciates things done well and done with care, and that is exactly how we like to handle tanning. Rather than rushing you onto the first open bed, our staff takes the time to understand your skin and what you are after — a deep bronze, a soft natural color, or simply the warmth and lift that a session brings on a gray January afternoon. Many of our village guests tell us their visits are as much about mood and relaxation as about color, and a healthy base tan means they are never caught pale when a warm weekend or a getaway rolls around.
Stepping into a warm tanning bed while the wind whistles outside is a genuine reset, and it is one small luxury that fits the East Aurora sensibility. A couple of sessions a week becomes a quiet ritual — a little slice of summer tucked into the heart of a long Western New York winter.
A Full Menu of Tan & Wellness Services
Extreme Sun Capsule is far more than a row of tanning beds. Over two decades we have grown into a complete tan-and-wellness destination, and East Aurora guests have the full menu to explore:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: A range from gentle starter levels up to our high-performance Level 5 KBL P95 bed, which pairs UVA/UVB lamps with red light therapy, full-body misters and aromatherapy for a deep, even, luxurious tan.
- Custom Spray Tanning: A flawless, UV-free glow applied in minutes — perfect for a wedding or event when you want instant color with zero sun exposure.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Relax on a warm water-massage bed while skin-renewing red light works on tone and texture.
- Infrared Sauna: Detoxifying, deeply relaxing infrared heat that soothes muscles and warms you from the inside out.
- LED Lipo Body Contouring: A non-invasive, light-based treatment that targets stubborn areas with no downtime.
- Slim Pod Wellness Cocoon: A private cocoon combining infrared sauna heat with whole-body vibration massage.
- Revita Skin Treatment: LED light facials and red light skin wellness to brighten and refresh your complexion.
Unsure where to begin? Our team will walk you through the choices and help you build a routine around your skin type and your goals, whether that is rich color, a subtle glow or a relaxing wellness habit.
Weddings, Showers & Special Occasions
With its romantic historic venues and charming village backdrop, East Aurora is a favorite spot for weddings, and we love helping couples and their parties look their best. Custom spray tanning is the natural choice here: it delivers an even, photo-ready glow with no UV exposure and no waiting, so brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride can step into the photos looking radiant. We recommend timing a spray tan a day or two before the ceremony for the most natural result.
It is not only weddings, of course. Bridal showers, anniversary parties, milestone birthdays, family portraits and winter trips somewhere warm all bring East Aurora guests our way. Whatever the occasion, we will help you walk in pale and walk out glowing, right on schedule for the big moment.
Why East Aurora Trusts Extreme Sun Capsule
The Southtowns are not short on tanning beds, so why do East Aurora residents make the drive to us? It comes down to experience and trust. We were one of the very first tanning salons to open in Western New York, and after more than 20 years we still take cleanliness, safety and attentive service seriously every single day. Every salon is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and our equipment is sanitized between each and every guest.
We also keep premium products on hand, carrying top lotions from Australian Gold and Designer Skin at price points for every budget. Our pricing is genuinely competitive — the $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is one of the best values in the region — and we are glad to accept a competitor's coupon, so there is no reason to overpay for great color. Add a warm, knowledgeable team that remembers your name, and it is easy to see why East Aurora guests return season after season.
How to Start Tanning with Us
Getting started could not be easier. New to indoor tanning? Stop in and our team will assess your skin type, set a safe starting time and choose the right bed so your color builds gradually and evenly — never a burn. Prefer to commit? The $19.99 monthly unlimited membership is the favorite among our regulars, but we also offer single sessions and prepaid packages for occasional tanners and event-only visits.
Because walk-ins are always welcome, you can tan on your own schedule — before the drive northwest, on a lunch break, or in the quiet of an evening. If you would rather plan ahead, give your nearest location a call and we will have everything ready. However you like to tan, the team at Extreme Sun Capsule is ready to help East Aurora look and feel its best, all year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
From the village it is about a 20 to 25 minute drive northwest toward Buffalo's east side. Our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is generally the closest, reached up the Route 400 corridor, and our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is a few minutes beyond. Many East Aurora regulars combine a visit with errands in Lancaster, Depew or Cheektowaga.
Yes, and it is one of our most requested services for village weddings. Our custom spray tan is completely UV-free and gives the bride and bridal party a natural, even, streak-free glow in minutes. We suggest booking a day or two before the ceremony or photos so your color is camera-ready right on time.
UV tanning beds and booths are walk-in friendly at both locations, so you can stop in whenever works for you. For custom spray tanning and certain wellness treatments we recommend calling ahead so a room and technician are set when you arrive from East Aurora.
We offer single sessions, prepaid packages, and our popular $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package, which lets East Aurora members tan as often as they like for one flat monthly price. We also accept competitors' coupons, so it is easy to compare and keep things affordable.
Our menu includes UV tanning beds and booths at multiple intensity levels, including a Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, along with custom UV-free spray tanning, hydromassage with red light therapy, infrared sauna, LED lipo body contouring, the Slim Pod wellness cocoon, and Revita LED light skin treatments.
Arrive with clean, exfoliated skin free of heavy lotions or oils, and bring protective eyewear (we keep FDA-compliant goggles on hand). Our staff will review your skin type, set a sensible starting time and recommend the right bed so your base tan develops gradually and evenly rather than too quickly.
Yes. Extreme Sun Capsule is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and every bed, booth and treatment room is sanitized between guests. We have maintained these standards across Western New York for more than 20 years as one of the region's first tanning salons.
There is plenty of time. Our Cheektowaga / Buffalo salon (3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002) stays open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, so you can tan after an afternoon of shopping or sightseeing in East Aurora. Our 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 East Aurora-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
