Get a Sun-Kissed Glow
Tonawanda NY Tanning Salon
Stretching along the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara County, Tonawanda is one of the Northtowns' most distinctive communities — a tight weave of the Town and City of Tonawanda together with the villages of Kenmore and Riverside. It is a place of dense, walkable neighborhoods, classic front-porch streets, and that breezy stretch of riverfront at Niawanda Park where joggers, cyclists and families watch the water roll toward the falls. The 14150 and 14223 ZIP codes feel like a real community — but eight months of the year, the same Lake Erie and Niagara River skies that keep things lush in summer also keep things stubbornly gray.
When the clouds settle in and that riverside summer color fades, Tonawanda residents come to Extreme Sun Capsule to keep their glow, their warmth and their wellness routine going strong. We are not in the Twin Cities ourselves, but both of our salons are an easy run southeast across the Northtowns, and we have been one of Western New York's most trusted tanning destinations for over 20 years. Neighbors from Tonawanda, Kenmore and Riverside are part of our daily crowd.
An Easy Run from the Twin Cities and Kenmore
One of the perks of having two Extreme Sun Capsule locations on Buffalo's east side is that the Northtowns are never far. From the Town of Tonawanda, Kenmore or Riverside, our larger Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is generally about a 20-minute drive southeast, and it is open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If your day takes you toward the Thruway or the airport instead, our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd is a reasonable hop as well, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Because both salons keep long hours, Tonawanda tanners can slip in a session before a morning shift, on a lunch break, or after dinner without rearranging the whole day. Walk-ins are always welcome for UV beds, so there is no need to plan your week around an appointment — just stop in when the timing works on your way through the suburbs.
Keep Your Niagara River Summer Glow All Year
Summer along the Niagara River is something special. Days at Niawanda Park, evening walks on the bike path, boat outings and backyard cookouts add up to a healthy warm-weather color by August. Then the Western New York winter arrives, the riverfront empties out, and that golden tone fades under months of flat, sunless cloud cover. For a lot of Tonawanda and Kenmore residents, the gray stretch from November to April takes a toll on mood as much as complexion.
A few tanning sessions a week make a real difference. The warmth of a quality bed and the soft glow it provides help push back those long-winter blahs, and a healthy-looking base tan keeps you from feeling washed out before a tropical getaway or the first warm riverside weekend of spring. Our regulars from the Twin Cities treat a quick visit as their own small slice of summer, no matter what the lake-effect sky is doing.
A Complete Tanning and Wellness Menu
Extreme Sun Capsule has grown well beyond a simple row of tanning beds. Over two decades we have built a full tan-and-wellness destination, and Tonawanda-area guests have the entire menu to choose from:
- UV Tanning Beds & Booths: Options 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 when you want instant color for an event with no sun exposure.
- Hydromassage with Red Light Therapy: Relax on a warm water-massage bed while skin-rejuvenating red light works on tone and texture.
- Infrared Sauna: Detoxifying, deeply relaxing infrared heat that soothes muscles and warms you from the inside out — a welcome contrast to a damp river-valley winter.
- 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.
New to all of this? Our staff will walk you through the options and help you build a routine around your skin type and your goals, whether that is a deep dark tan, a subtle glow or a relaxing wellness ritual after a busy week.
Why Tonawanda Neighbors Choose Extreme Sun Capsule
The Northtowns have no shortage of places with a tanning bed, so why do so many Tonawanda, Kenmore and Riverside residents drive over 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 20-plus years we still take cleanliness, safety and customer care seriously every single day. Both salons are licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and our equipment is sanitized between 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 headline $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package is one of the best values in the region — and we will gladly accept any competitor's coupon, so there is no reason to overpay for great color. Add a friendly, familiar staff and it is easy to see why Tonawanda tanners keep coming back season after season.
Tanning for Tonawanda's Events and Riverfront Season
There is always something worth looking your best for around the Twin Cities. Kenmore and Tonawanda high schoolers stop in for a confidence-boosting glow before prom. Brides and bridal parties book spray tans ahead of summer weddings and the busy Gateway Harbor season along the canal and river. Reunions, milestone birthdays and family photo sessions all send people our way wanting that rested, radiant look. And when a midwinter escape somewhere warm is on the calendar, a pre-vacation base tan helps protect against that first-day burn.
Spray tanning is especially popular for these occasions because it delivers instant, photo-ready color with no UV exposure and no waiting. Whether it is a graduation party, a riverside wedding, a beach vacation or a big family gathering, we will help you arrive pale and leave glowing, right on schedule.
Memberships, Walk-Ins and Getting Started
Getting started could not be simpler. New to indoor tanning? Stop in and our team will assess your skin type, recommend a safe starting time and choose the right bed so you build color 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 for UV tanning, you can tan on your own schedule — before work, on a lunch break, or after an evening walk along the river. If you would rather plan ahead for spray tanning or a wellness service, 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 Tonawanda, Kenmore and Riverside look and feel their best, 365 days a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Cheektowaga salon at 3637 Union Rd is the closer of our two locations for the Tonawanda, Kenmore and Riverside area, generally about a 20-minute drive southeast across the Northtowns. Our Depew salon at 1402 French Rd sits a little farther out toward the Thruway if that direction fits your day better.
Neither, actually. Both of our salons are on Buffalo's east side in Cheektowaga and Depew. We proudly serve the Town and City of Tonawanda, including Kenmore and Riverside, on this side of the Niagara River. North Tonawanda is a separate city across the river in Niagara County, and we serve those neighbors too from the same two locations.
UV tanning beds and booths are always walk-in, so you can stop by whenever it suits your schedule. For custom spray tanning and select wellness services we recommend calling ahead so a room and technician are ready when you arrive from the Tonawanda area.
Our full menu includes UV tanning beds and booths at multiple levels, including a Level 5 KBL P95 bed with red light therapy, misters and aromatherapy; 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 light skin treatments.
Single sessions, prepaid packages and monthly memberships are all available. Our most popular option is the $19.99 per month Unlimited Tanning Package, which lets Tonawanda and Kenmore members tan as often as they like. We also accept competitors' coupons, so it is easy to compare and save.
Our custom spray tanning is completely UV-free and gives a natural, streak-free glow in minutes. It is a favorite before Gateway Harbor visits, summer weddings, reunions and Niagara River boat days for anyone who wants a sunless tan with no waiting.
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 these standards across Western New York for more than 20 years as one of the area's original tanning salons.
Our Cheektowaga / Buffalo salon (3637 Union Rd, (716) 685-2002) is open Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM and is usually the closest to Tonawanda and Kenmore. 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 Tonawanda-area tanning salon — or contact us today.
