We’ve sampled signature and unique spa treatments all over SoCal to bring you this “Great” List of what we think are the crème de la crème of spa experiences…from massages to facials, mani-pedi’s to body scrubs and so much more. You’ll probably feel yourself relaxing just reading the descriptions!
AquaTerra Spa – Seaweed Revitalizer
Who knew that annoying stuff in the ocean could re-mineralize and rebalance your skin. Here, you get to experience a detoxifying seaweed masque, while enjoying a therapeutic massage. 80 minutes - $145
Surf and Sand Resort, 1555 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-376-2772 // www.aquaterraspa.com
Being in L.A. - Raindrops for Body and Soul Massage
“Raindrops keep falling on your…spine?” Derived from a Lakota Indian healing technique, nine energizing therapeutic grade essential oils are dropped like raindrops and massaged into the spine to balance your energetic and electrical fields. 60 minutes - $75
2016 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-665-9355 // www.beinginla.com
Bliss LA - Quadruple Thighpass
An anti-cellulite treatment for those with "thigh" anxiety, it features a custom-blended microcirculation-stimulating essential oil, sluggish lymph gland handling and two types of thigh-smoothing, toxin-purging massage. (6 sessions recommended) 60 minutes - $125
W Hotel, 930 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
323-930-0330 // www.blissworld.com
Chocolate Sun - All Natural Sunless Tan
Name kind of says it all, doesn’t it? An all-natural organic sunless tanning salon that has developed a unique formula for a glowing tan without using unnatural dyes, chemicals or preservatives. Full Body Tan - $55, Upper Body - $30 or Face - $20. Packages are also available.
204 Bicknell Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-3075 // www.chocolatesun.net
Dtox Day Spa - Ayurvedic Sea Salt Scrub
It’s a good thing there are so many ancient sea salts still around to exfoliate our bodies! This treatment uses ancient organic Himalayan sea salt to deep cleanse, containing over 74 trace minerals to increase vitality through the roof. 50 minutes - $95 or 25 minute express - $65
3206 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-665-3869 // www.dtoxdayspa.com
Escape Day Spa - Egyptian Foot Awakening
Just like an Egyptian princess, you’ll get your feet pampered with this essential oil and herbal infused soak, exfoliation and therapeutic reflexology session, while lounging on an outdoor patio, complete with a truly SoCal ocean view. 55 minutes - $75
206 10th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-937-8883 // www.escapemb.com
Exhale Mind Body Spa - The Body Enlightening
We wouldn’t exactly call this a massage (and you do wear yoga or loose-fitting clothes and socks), but a therapist does do yoga contact work, assisted stretching, relaxation, and body alignment to balance, elongate and uplift the spirit. You can even get this done with “four hands”…you do the math… 60 minutes - $155 or four-handed - $310
1422 Second St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-6222 // www.exhalespa.com
Hands On Spa - Rejuvenate Manicure + Pedicure with Dermabrasion
Think of it as a facial for your hands and feet. Soak, buff, trim, smooth, towel steam and deep massage your hands and feet, followed by exfoliation, then your choice of hot collagen hydration or paraffin treatment and, of course, polish. 60 minutes - $120
243 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-860-0137 // www.handsonspa.com
l.a. vie l'orange - Walk on the Beach Pedicure
We think this got its name because there’s sand, sea salt and seaweed involved. Your walk begins with a detox soak in an infusion of fresh orange slices and essential oils with marbles on a bed of sand, stimulating pressure points. Then, a Dead Sea salt and seaweed scrub treatment is followed by a marine thermal masque to replenish aching over-exercised feet, followed by a foot to knee massage with cucumber massage cream. Oh, then the polish… 45-60 minutes - $75
638 ½ N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-289-2501 // www.lavielorange.com
Le Petite Retreat Day Spa - Jade Stone Massage Therapy
It’s amazing what stones can do! This combination massage integrates Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, and Thai massage techniques while massaging hot & cool stones into the body. The heat relaxes muscle tissue and the coolness reduces inflammation, flushing out toxins through the lymphatic system. Very effective! 60 minutes - $150 or 90 minutes - $225
331 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
323-466-1028 // www.lprdayspa.com
Le Reve - Le Reve Massage
This is customized massage to the max! All massage therapists are trained in a variety of techniques, including pregnancy massage, and will tailor their expertise to fit your specific needs. You get exactly what you want here! Massage oils are organic, chemical free and vegan. 30 minutes - $50, 60 minutes - $90 or 90 minutes - $120
21 W. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-564-2977 // www.le-reve.com
Ona Spa - Ona Nirvana Massage
A three hour massage...a three hour massage…That’s probably enough to send you right in. A virtual smorgasbord of massages all in one session, it combines Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflex and Abdominal massage. Did we mention that it’s three hours? $300
7373 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-931-4442 // www.onaspa.com
Ra Organic Spa - Herbal Foot Treatment
Imagine getting a head, neck, shoulder and back massage, while your feet soak in a mixture of herbs, oil and teas, followed by an acupressure foot and leg massage. So simple, yet so splendid… 30 minutes - $45, 60 minutes - $70 or 90 minutes - $110
119 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
818-848-4772 // www.raorganicspa.com
Skin Haven Spa Studio - Organic Facial
While the ingredients might remind you of your refrigerator, we all know that’s a good thing for a facial. This is a 100% natural facial for all skin types, using the Eminence Organics line, containing only fruits, vegetables, quality herbs, spices and flower buds. The treatment ends with a sun protector for your skin type. 75 minutes - $160
300 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-658-SKIN // www.skinhaven.com
Spa at Bacara Resort – Crème de la Crème
Think of this as a treatment sampler plate. Considered Bacara’s most decadent experience, it combines elements of many services, from a calming milk bath soak to a scalp treatment, a full-body exfoliation and mask to a full-body massage. We can also tell you there is paraffin, mud and crème de la crème skin cream involved. 110 minutes - $395
Bacara Resort & Spa, 8301 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805-968-0100 // www.bacararesort.com
Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Ice Cream Pedicure
You just won’t believe this one. We guess you could say it’s for those whose feet have a sweet tooth…So, it starts with a “soaking scoop” of ice cream filled with essential oils. Then you get exfoliated with sherbet scrub, followed by a marshmallow mask. It finishes with a whipped cream icing massage. We wouldn’t recommend eating anything though… 60 minutes - $130
Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 So. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-273-2222 // Website
Spa at the Four Seasons, Biltmore – Chardonnay Clay Body Wrap
When you think about immersing yourself in a wonderful chardonnay, clay slathered on your body probably doesn’t come to mind. But, this French Chardonnay clay draws out toxins, while grape seeds re-hydrate and revitalize your skin. 50 minutes - $145
Four Seasons, Biltmore, 1260 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
805-969-2261 // Website
Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village – Holistic Journey
Definitely the signature treatment here, this is designed to create greater overall health. We’re all for that! It begins with a sea salt and aromatherapy oil exfoliation, followed by a Vichy rain shower. Then, edelweiss lotion is gently applied before you are wrapped in warm soft blankets, followed by a scalp and foot massage. You even get a nice botanical parting gift. 80 minutes - $225
Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village, 2 Dole Dr., Westlake Village, CA 91362
818-575-3000 // Website
Spa at Two Bunch Palms – Watsu
This one involves a whole lot of trust! You enter a mineral pool (bathing suit on…) and let your therapist cradle, massage and carry you through the water. Feels a little like going back to the womb… 60 minutes - $120
Two Bunch Palms Resort and Spa, 67425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760-329-8791 // www.twobunchpalms.com
Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Hotel – California Coast Spa Indulgence
We know how this one got its name. This is three and a half hours of pure indulgence from head to toe. Start with a 60 minute Orange Sugar Scrub, then a 60 minute Coastal Stone Massage and a 90 minute California Coast Facial. $575
The St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629
949-234-3200 // www.stregismb.com
Spa La Quinta – Orange Blossom Special Body Facial
The sweet calming scent of orange blossoms is the theme here. Your body is exfoliated with a citrus herbal scrub and then gently misted with…you guessed it…orange blossom aromatherapy oil. Your skin is then massaged with a facial quality lotion, finishing with your choice of a peppermint oil or grapefruit oil skin treatment…just in case the orange blossom scent was getting a bit much…. 50 minutes - $135 or 80 minutes - $180
La Quinta Resort, 49-499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253
877-527-7721 // www.laquintaresort.com
Spa Montage – Thalasso Bath
This is basically an underwater massage, enhanced with sea minerals to relax and restore your mind and body, alleviate stress, aching limbs, fluid retention and joint restriction. And you thought massages had to be done on a table… 30 minutes - $130
The Montage Hotel, 30801 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
866-271-6953 // www.spamontage.com
Spa Ojai – Kuyam
Although it might sound a bit strange, the signature Kuyam treatment at Spa Ojai is definitely worth trying if you’re looking for a unique experience. Kuyam is a Chumash Indian word, which means “to rest together.” And, rest you do with up to 7 other women or men (no co-ed allowed…). We’ll just tell you it involves sauna, mud, inhalation therapy and a guided meditation. 50 minutes - $50 per person
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, 905 Country Club Rd., Ojai, CA 93023
888-SPA-OJAI // www.ojairesort.com
Spa Velía - Hot Sea Stone Massage
Hot stone massages are definitely hot these days. The sea stones in this massage are warm and placed on key points of the body, while you are massaged with oil to provide a release of tension, while creating comfort, warmth and a more intense experience than basic massage. 80 minutes - $150
401 West A Street, Ste. 180, San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-0000 // www.spavelia.com
The Gendarmerie - Deep Pore Cleansing Facial for Men
This is a manly facial…because the Gendarmerie is a full-service upscale day spa for men! This facial gently exfoliates to prevent and treat ingrown hair growth, does extractions when needed to unclog pores and finishes with a masque to revitalize and hydrate the skin. Also includes an “I-Derm” deep skin ionization process, which uses low grade galvanic current to encourage hydration and rejuvenation by cell stimulation and reproduction. 55 minutes - $85
9069 Nemo St., West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-858-9009 // www.thegendarmerie.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa – Shirodhara
You have to love oils a lot to enjoy this traditional ayurvedic treatment, but it’s very soothing. (Can you say stress relief?!) First, herbal-infused oil and ayurvedic herbs are massaged into your hair and scalp, followed by a massage with oils to enhance your constitution. It ends with a continuous stream of warm herbal oil to your “third eye” to quiet the mind and calm the senses. 80 minutes - $185
The Ritz Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa, 1401 So. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
626-568-3900 // Website
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel – Vichy Waterfall
We know…kind of odd to have to pay for a shower…but this is worth it. Rain-like showers of water with fluxuating pressures flow all over your body to stimulate circulation and energize you. The sprays alternate between hot and cold to refresh. 30 minutes - $115
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
949-240-5020 // Website
The Spa at Le Merigot Hotel – Caviar & Pearl Lifting Facial
Okay, so could anything sound more decadent and divine?! This facial uses 100% pure caviar within what they call “a revolutionary manufacturing process,” combined with precious pearl extract and Escutox, a natural alternative to Botox, to visibly resurface and reduce your fine lines and wrinkles. 50 minutes - $150 or 80 minutes - $190
Le Merigot Hotel, 1740 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700 // www.lemerigothotel.com
Trilogy Spa - Cascading Vichy Rainbar Lehua Honey Escape
If you’re longing for Hawaii, then this is the treatment for you! It uses the Vichy Shower, Island Lehua honey and coconut oil and the spa, itself, has a Hawaiian theme. 50 minutes - $115 or Deluxe (55 minutes, plus additional 25 minute massage) - $170
1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 // 310-318-3511
The Metlox Plaza, 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-760-0044 //
www.trilogyspa.com
Wax - Body Wax Treatments
Waxing, waxing and nothing but waxing. Seriously top notch Brazilian bikini and eyebrow waxing, plus much more, using Brazilian soft cream wax. Make sure you check out the full menu, which has places you never knew you could wax! Eyebrows - $30 and bikini from $45 - $60.
7924 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-951-9616 // www.waxla.com
Willow Spa - The Japanese Enzyme Bath
Not exactly a bath in the true sense of the word, but wow! You’ll immerse yourself into a dry bath of finely cut wood shavings, rice bran and fruit and vegetable enzymes. These enzymes will create a deep penetrating heat as your muscles relax, your circulation increases and your skin is cleansed. When you’ve got that wet noodle feeling (even though you’ve been in a dry bath…), you’ll be guided to a relaxation area for a complimentary Thai foot massage session. 60 minutes - $95
3127 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-9004 // www.willowspa.com
Make sure you keep checking back, because we hope to be adding new spa treatments as we find them. And, if you like this list, we'd appreciate you passing it along to your friends!!
Do you have your favorite spa treatment that we missed? Let us know at greatlists@whiteapricot.com.
