Top California Spas
Top California Spa – Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
February 25, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
Dramatically perched over the Monterey Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa combines elegant European architecture, wide-sweeping coastal views and sophisticated style to create the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the gentle sounds of the surf, the fresh scent of sea air and the sight of otters at play.
The Monterey Plaza’s central location on Cannery Row makes it easy to enjoy the area’s many attractions and activities including the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium just three blocks away. The range of activities and attractions nearby is nearly limitless. Launch an ocean kayak from the Hotel’s beach, play a round of golf at one of 19 championship courses, go sailing, whale watch or scuba dive in the protected marine sanctuary of Monterey Bay. Walk to Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Town Monterey or the Maritime Museum, or take a scenic drive to Carmel, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive or Big Sur.
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a proud recipient of the 2009 Mobil Four-Star Award. Only 137 hotels in the Unites States and Canada have been honored with this distinction, establishing our luxurious waterfront resort as one of the finest in the country. The Mobil Travel Guide inspections are regarded as the most rigorous and comprehensive in the industry, ensuring that your highest expectations will be met. We invite you to visit the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, the premier luxury resort on the Monterey Peninsula.
Located over the tranquil Monterey Bay, the state-of-the-art Vista Blue Spa is on the top floor of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Spa reflects both comfort and relaxed refinement with treatments geared toward rejuvenating the body, renewing the spirit and reviving the senses. With everything from massages, facials, body wraps, and “signature” treatments such as the Monterey Bay Salt Glo treatment, you will enjoy the finest in spa luxury.
Make a day of your spa experience and enjoy the area from a “bird’s eye” view. The Spa’s outdoor sun deck, complete with fireplace, is the perfect place to enjoy a light spa lunch. Not to be overlooked, the two Bay-view whirlpool tubs are the perfect way to cap off a relaxing spa day.
The Spa also features a spacious, full-service fitness center with the latest Cybex aerobic and Keiser weight-lifting equipment, and experienced trainers to assist you.
Our Spa receptionists will customize a package of spa treatments to meet your individual needs, resulting in an experience of pure relaxation and revitalization.
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa Video
Awards
2007 5-Star Diamond Recipient
for Hotel, Spa and General Manager
Wine Spectator’s
Award of Excellence
2007 5-Star Diamond
Chef Award
2007 AAA 4 Diamond Award
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Mobil 5 Star Spa – Favorite Resort Spa – Spa Montage at Montage Resort
February 13, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Montage Resort and Spa Laguna Beach
Spa Montage at Montage Resort
Here in our vibrant artists’ colony of Laguna Beach where mountains and sea converge, we draw inspiration from nature to bring all aspects of your life into artful balance.
Your personal journey is the masterful canvas that is transformed by our Art of Spa. We combine our therapists’ extensive knowledge with the ocean’s many beneficial properties and a wealth of soothing indigenous botanicals to inspire positive and powerful change inside and out.
The ocean plays a key role in achieving personal balance. Breathing deeply of the ocean air and watching the mesmerizing waves relieve stress and can enhance feelings of calm and inner peace. And the ocean’s bounty, including mineral-rich seaweed and salts, infuses our botanical treatment products with elements the body lacks to renew, refresh and boost the body’s immune system.
Let us re-connect your body and mind with treatments that detoxify, replenish and balance, then enhance body and spirit with your choice of a personal fitness program or wellness class as ocean breezes caress your skin.
Rejuvenate mind and body in the eucalyptus steam or redwood sauna. Indulge in the outdoor cold plunge or whirlpool. Lounge in the private outdoor spa garden. Or relax by the fireplace as you enjoy seasonal organic teas and fruit in our relaxation lounges for men and women.
For your customized experiences, we offer both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, including a signature couples’ suite and three specialty suites with outdoor relaxation gardens.
Our oceanfront spa lap pool is the ideal co-ed gathering spot before or after your spa services. Exclusive to adult spa guests, you’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views and may select light meals or signature smoothies from our inspired menu of healthy options that includes vegan and vegetarian choices.
A light-filled fitness center, yoga and movement studio, and contemporary full-service salon also offer highly personalized solutions to enhanced well being. Enjoy a group fitness class, yoga, T’ai Chi, our signature lecture series or a private life coaching session against the backdrop of sun-dappled waves. Or let our salon stylists enhance your inner and outer beauty with an experience such as our signature Spa Montage manicure and pedicure. While the nail services are therapeutic, the stunning ocean views are a blissful bonus.
Let us introduce you to our holistic approach that addresses you and your life as a whole, bringing your inner beauty outward and allowing a life of balance and health to unfold.
Spa Montage at Montage Resort Video Tour
Awards
- Mobil Travel Guide 5 Star Spa
- Spa Magazine Silver Sage Award Favorite Resort Spa
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Favorite Wellness/Medical Spa – La Jolla Spa MD
February 13, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
La Jolla Spa MD
La Jolla Spa MD
La Jolla Spa MD
La Jolla Spa MD is a landmark center where we combine the major cosmetic breakthroughs of science and medicine with the art of vision, creativity and skill to bring you the ultimate in rejuvenation. Our passion, driven by knowledge and skill, is to unveil the most beautiful, youthful and radiant you.
When you visit La Jolla Spa MD, a health care professional will work with you to design a prescription for rejuvenation based on your own unique cosmetic goals. La Jolla Spa MD artfully blends scientifically proven rejuvenation procedures with spa therapies to give you the ultimate in anti-aging medicine.
A board-certified Medical Doctor is on the premises at all times along with a staff of specialty trained Nurse Practitioners who administer advanced skin treatments and licensed Estheticians who provide specialty Spa services. La Jolla Spa MD offers an environment staffed with dedicated medical authorities, assuring the most quality care is administered to each and every client.
La Jolla Spa MD Video Tour
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Awards
- Favorite Medical/Wellness Spa
- Spa Magazine Silver Sage Award
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Mobil 4 Star Spa -The Spa at Torrey Pines
February 13, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
The Spa At Torre Pines - Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Spa at Torrey Pines
The Spa at Torrey Pines is located beside an historic world-renowned nature preserve and its forest of rare pine trees. The Spa celebrates La Jolla’s coastal freshness of sea, land, and air. Spa treatments are themed around the natural timelessness and purity of the ocean and seacoast. The Spa features marine based extracts with natural restorative properties. As part of the Lodge at Torrey Pines, the 9500 square foot spa, with its 14 specialized treatment rooms enhances the experience of all who visit with the ultimate in personalized relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Spa at Torrey Pines Video Tour
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Awards
- Mobil 4 Star Spa
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Best Resort Spa – Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Renaissance Esmeralda
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Awaken your sense of wonder at this remarkable Palm Desert resort and prepare to be enveloped by luxury upon arrival. Set against the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa creates an atmosphere of indulgence and relaxation. At the unique resort in Indian Wells, guests’ imaginations are entertained with fantastic panoramic views and an architectural blend of classic & contemporary structures. Recapturing the essence of fresh Californian style with its array of inviting amenities, this Palm Desert resort showcases stunning detail in everything from the majestic Grand Staircase, to distinctive guestrooms and 100,000 square feet of lavish indoor & outdoor meeting space. Delivering an unmatched Indian Wells resort travel experience boasting delicious American & Italian restaurants, 36 holes of world-class golf and an impressive pool landscape featuring a pristine beach. Relax, and let this beautiful resort in Palm Desert, CA lead you to an oasis of modern luxury.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Concierge.com Best Resort Spa
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Best Resort Spa – Miramonte Resort & Spa
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Miramonte Resort and Spa
Miramonte Resort & Spa
Hundreds of years ago, native people discovered a natural well in the California desert. It lured generations of travelers to this area known for relaxation and essential rejuvenation. Today we gather again in Indian Wells, California, at THE WELL Spa, a new destination spa at Miramonte Resort & Spa. While at this luxury California spa, enjoy signature spa resort services in an intimate, Tuscan-style setting near Palm Springs. Distinctive outdoor and indoor treatments are available to enliven your senses and bring relaxation and rejuvenation to both the body and spirit, for the ultimate spa experience
The WELL Spa features a full range of health and wellness facilities. Spa services incorporate techniques inspired by Tuscan living including therapeutic muds, wine extracts, pure essential oils, and refreshing waters.
Miramonte Resort & Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Concierge.com – Best Resort Spa
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Mobil 4 Start -The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
Discover an easily accessible destination that feels worlds away: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is an elite golf and spa resort. Enjoy soothing coastal breezes and captivating ocean views at our pristine Half Moon Bay hotel. With estate-style accommodations, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay combines modern convenience with the majesty of a bygone era.
Perched atop a scenic bluff with sweeping coastal vistas, this luxurious Northern California spa resort provides the perfect setting for renewal or reflection – just 30 minutes from San Francisco. Allow the healing power of the sea to ease away tension and leave your body and mind feeling thoroughly refreshed. First, we make the world revolve around you. Then we gently slow it down.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay Video Tour
Awards
- Mobil 4 Star Spa
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Travel + Lesure Top Destination Spa – Golden Door – Escondido
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Golden Door Escondido
Golden Door – Escondido
Experience the extraordinary healing power of Golden Door. Amid the rolling hills and citrus groves of San Diego County, founder Deborah Szekely developed a unique philosophy of personal health and fitness – little knowing she was about to start a revolution that resulted in the birth of an entire industry. Szekely and her husband managed a modest retreat known as “Rancho La Puerta” – or “The Door” in Spanish” – which grew from a “bring-your-own-tent” health farm to a beautiful, Spanish-style adobe resort. Eventually, in response to requests from guests for a higher level of luxury, Deborah opened a new property in 1958 that combined intensive training in personal health with gracious hospitality, inspired by the ancient Honjin inns of Japan. As the source of inspiration for the rest of our luxury spa retreat portfolio – from our mountain-cradled Colorado destination spa resort at The Peaks to our vibrant Caribbean property along the Puerto Rican coast at El Conquistador & Las Casitas Village – Golden Door offers a rare approach to restoring well-being. Journey through the fabled doors of one of our premier luxury spas, and discover an inspired combination of features, including:
* Ancient Asian influences, offering gracious hospitality within a quiet sanctuary
* Environmental inspirations, taken from each individual location and beautifully weaved throughout the architecture and design of spa treatments
* Classic European spa techniques, featuring well-trained, professional staff and the most luxurious and indulgent of therapies
Golden Door – Escondido Video Tour
Awards
- Spa Magazine 2008 Silver Sage Award
- Best Destination Spa
- Best Spa for Solo Travelers
- Travel + Leisure #2 Top US Destination Spa
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Favorite Medical-Wellness Spa – Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Murad Inclusive Health Center
Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa
While there are hundreds of theories on aging and disease, all share
one common final pathway: cellular water loss.
Everything we do at the Murad Inclusive Health Center® is based on the science of
The Cellular Water Principle®. It’s a whole body approach to anti-aging developed by Dr. Howard Murad, renowned dermatologist, trained pharmacist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA.
It begins with a scientific truth: Water is the essence of life. As you age, internal and external elements damage the cells and weaken their ability to retain water. This can result in wrinkles and sagging skin that make you look older than you are. It can even contribute to disease.
Using The Cellular Water Principle®, we can repair and strengthen the cells throughout your whole body and hydrate them to turn back the clock on the signs of aging.
Clients have experienced remarkable results including:
* Tightened and firmer skin with improved overall skin clarity
* Increased energy, mental acuity and metabolism
* Reduced body fat
* Stronger hair, nails and connective tissue
* Decreased bloating, puffiness and joint pain
* Improved digestion, circulation, bone density and sleep pattern
Murad Inclusive Health Center and Spa Video Tour
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Award
- Spa Magazine Silver Sage Award - Favorite Medical/Wellness Spa
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Best Detination Spa – Favorite Hot Springs -Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa
February 12, 2009 by Best Spas · Leave a Comment
Two Bunch of Palms Resort and Spa
Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa
Two Bunch Palms is truly one of the most exclusive resorts in the world. Once behind the protective gates of our private, 56-acre Southern California destination spa resort, you will find peace and quiet at every turn in our many paths on the property. We invite you to a wonderful, mystical world where water, heat, air and touch come together to carry you to a place where time, expectations and titles drift away. It is here that a deep sense of rest, relaxation, and inner harmony unfolds.
As one of the most exclusive resorts in the world, Two Bunch Palms offers an extraordinarily diverse array of spa treatments. Therapies at this legendary Desert Hot Springs spa resort range from traditional to esoteric, from simple and straightforward to mystical and engaging. We invite you to discover new and powerful experiences that maybe you’ve never tried or even heard of before! Embrace a sense of adventure and try a mud bath or a Watsu or a Cranio-Sacral treatment – an experience you may never have at home. Indulge in one of the romantic couples’ treatments with heavenly massage and a warm aromatic bath by candlelight, which creates blissful memories to extend far beyond your time at Two Bunch.
Our treatment consultants, available by phone or in person, will help you select a blend of treatments and therapists to best meet your needs. And, as our therapeutic staff is renowned for their exceptional diversity and breadth and depth of knowledge of the healing arts, we encourage open, considerate communication with your therapist so that they may best utilize their many skills, talents and gifts to allow your experience to unfold gracefully.
Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa Video Tour
Awards
- Concierge.com Best Destination Spa
- Spa Magazine Favorite Hot Springs Spa
