Spa Escapes
Sacred Mountain Spa
Nestled near Mount Shasta, the Sacred Mountain Spa is a must after a day of hiking, biking and exploring the natural beauty of the area. Book a deep tissue massage to relieve muscle tension after your adventures.
Wine & Roses Spa
Wine and wellness are a perfect pairing at the Wine & Roses Spa in Lodi. Surrounded by lush gardens and a tranquil fountain, the spa is an oasis where guests can enjoy signature treatments or unwind with a local beverage in the wine lounge.
Osmosis Day Spa
Located in Sonoma County, Osmosis Day Spa is known for its Cedar Enzyme Bath. Inspired by Japanese healing traditions, guests are immersed in a bath of fermenting cedar, fir shavings and rice bran. The concoction relieves muscle pain and increases metabolism. Don’t miss a stroll in the award-winning Zen Garden before or after your treatment.
The Spa at Pebble Beach
The ultimate luxurious pampering awaits at The Spa at Pebble Beach, a Forbes Five-Star award winner. Book The Royal Treatment, and you’ll be treated like a queen with a honey back ritual, therapeutic massage, foot scrub and rub, and a royal jelly facial mask. For golfers, the Hole-in-One features a sports massage and foot renewal.
Murrieta Hot Springs
Established in 1902 as one of the nation's premier wellness destinations, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort recently underwent an extensive restoration. Located near Temecula Wine Country, the property features over 50 mineral-rich pools, saunas and spa treatments.
One Spa
In Los Angeles, you have to put your best face forward, and ONE Spa at Shutters on the Beach can help you do just that with their impressive offering of facials. The Coastal Glow Facial incorporates four powerful technologies: HydraFacial, Oxygen Infusion, Microcurrent and LED LightStim, designed to immediately lift the skin and leave you glowing.
LIVV Cardiff
LIVV Cardiff, San Diego’s first private wellness club, dubs itself the Soho House of Wellness. The spa delivers naturopathic, aesthetic and spa services. Members receive diagnostic panels and medical consultations to create a customized wellness program.
Beyond the Spa: Unique & Immersive Wellness Experiences
Amala Detox & Tea Lounge
Downtown Sonora is hiding a secret wellness haven. At Amala Detox & Tea Lounge, guests can reap the wellness benefits of Cryotherapy, Chromotherapy, Salt Halo Therapy and Infrared Saunas. For a relaxing experience, opt for the Ionic Foot Soak while enjoying an herbal tea infusion.
Wine + Walks
One of the best ways to get at the heart of what makes Napa wines so incredible is by getting out in the vineyard. Throughout the year, Cuvaison and Cliff Lede Vineyards offer guided vineyard walks. The insightful tours give guests a glimpse into the unique terroir and, of course, a chance to sample the wines.
Trail + Terroir
Giddy up for wine and wellness adventures on horseback on the Central Coast. Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard offers private and group tours of its Fess Parker Home Ranch, ending with a seated wine-tasting experience at Fess Parker Winery. The Presqu’ile Winery horseback tour winds guests through its large estate with views of the San Rafael Mountains and the Santa Maria Valley. The tour culminates with the winery’s signature food and wine-tasting experience.
PureLux Scalp Spa
Great hair starts with a healthy scalp. Give yours some TLC at PureLux Scalp Spa Irvine. The spa uses the highest quality ingredients and the latest technology to pamper this often-overlooked area. Custom treatment packages include aromatherapy for stress relief, deep scalp cleansing, microcurrent ion follicle cleanser, nourishing nano hair care and Chinese massage techniques.
Hotels with Holistic Wellness Experiences
The Stanford Inn by the Sea
Just outside Mendocino Village, on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Stanford Inn by the Sea is a haven for guests looking to reconnect with nature and themselves. Join a mushroom and nature walking tour, canoe in the Big River or cycle around the bucolic area. At the wellness center, join a breathwork or meditation class before rejuvenating at the spa with traditional spa services, Ayurvedic treatments and services rooted in Chinese medicine.
Chateau du Sureau
If you’re looking for luxury surrounded by stunning scenery, Chateau du Sureau, nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, can’t be beaten. The intimate 10-room Relais & Chateaux property brings European elegance and flair to the California Central Coast. After a day of hiking, paddling or cycling in the area, pamper yourself at Spa du Sureau with a relaxing massage, hydrating facial or holistic body treatment.
Rancho Quien Sabe
For a unique group experience, get ready to lasso your inner cowboy at the Central Coast’s Rancho Quien Sabe. Luxury meets outdoor adventures with everything from Wild Wild West activities like the roping clinic, archery and cattle drives, to outdoor sports like fly fishing, hiking and paddling. Guests can relax and recharge through aerial yoga, meditations and spa services.
La Serena Villas
Imagine being in the heart of Palm Springs, but ensconced in a private sanctuary. That’s what guests get at La Serena Villas, a Kirkwood Collection Property. The Spanish, hacienda-style property, comprising 18 villas, earned one of the first Michelin Keys in the United States last year. Relaxation and rejuvenation await at the Whispers Spa. Enjoy therapeutic treatments before unwinding poolside with a good book, or savor a meal or mocktail at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Azúcar.
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
The ultimate in wellness travel is a wellness retreat at the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. The four-day, three-night health retreats are rooted in the latest science and technology designed to drive results. Guests can choose from three themed retreats: Sustainable Weight Management, Optimum Performance or Spa & Beauty. All retreats include elements from spa treatments to workout and cooking classes.