Whether you're an adventurous traveler or homebody, the good news is that some of the world's most spectacular luxury spas are right here in San Diego. For seven years I had the privilege of writing for Spa Magazine , a dream job and portal to the finest sanctuaries of health, wellness and pampering across the globe.
Having visited over spas from The Big Island and Bali to Palm Desert and Pebble Beach, I have experienced a wealth of treatmentsβmy skin slathered in honey and exotic muds, my body cocooned in aloe and algae wraps, my feet dipped in rose-petal baths, and my face covered in lotions and potions. Some of the world's most spectacular spas are right here in San Diego and here are some of my favorites. This elegant European-styled resort think marble palace is committed to exceeding expectations in service, style and experience, and their luxury spa is no exception to this ethos.
Here you'll find five-star service, excellent therapists and thoughtful treatments like MDL, gentle immunity boosting lymphatic drainage therapy; exhilarating Vichy showers with skin-softening scrubs; or custom body work for golfers featuring hot clay wraps, aromatic oils and massage to increase range of motion.
After, relax with tea and gourmet bites while lounging on day beds in the fire-lit lounge. San Diego's master hair stylist Haim Knister holds court in the salon next door. Luxury abounds. This spa refuge is that perfect antidote to the high energy, bustling ambiance of the seaside Victorian-styled resort. Unwind on the spa terrace with its private vanishing-edge pool and views of lapping waves. Inside, hydrating oxygen facials, tropical sugar scrubs and Hawaiian lomi-lomi massage await.
Couples should indulge in That's S'Moreβa side-by-side Swedish massage followed by a romantic bonfire on the beach with s'mores, champagne and a blanket of stars above. Signature therapies focus on the exotic such as the Thai Herbal Therapy, which employs a heated aromatic poultice of medicinal herbs to warm the muscles, or their Javanese Royal Treatment, a redolent ritual for Indonesian brides that combines a heavenly massage with jasmine-frangipani oil, a turmeric spice scrub and rose petal bath.
