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Spas
Slow down, recalibrate, and revel
in personal indulgence at these
rejuvenating spas

COURTESY TERRANEA RESORT

Terranea Resort

136 REMÈDE SPA
San Francisco

139 SPA OJAI
Ojai

142 THE SPA AT PELICAN HILL
Newport Beach

Let the sounds of the city drift away as you
enter the opulent St. Regis San Francisco. It's
worth the trip to simply enjoy the inﬁnity pool
with spectacular city views. Choose from a
massive menu of services, from massage to
mani/pedi, and reserve time to sip Champagne
and linger in the cedar-wood sauna, the eucalyptus steam room, or relaxing whirlpools.

Mexican tile and artwork decorate this
31,000-square-foot spa on the lush grounds
of the Ojai Valley Inn. Treatments incorporate
locally grown produce like red wine grapes, Ojai
Valley honey, and lavender. Get a sense of place
with signature experiences that use vibration
and sound therapy, incorporate antioxidants,
and focus on harmonizing the ﬂow of energy.

Coastal California meets Italy here, with
soothing water features and a palette of colors
reminiscent of Tuscany. The spa inspires natural
connection, with treatments focused on three
options: relax, replenish, and invigorate. Leave
ample time to unwind in the Acqua Colonnade,
with saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, and
saltwater soaking tubs.

137 THE SPA AT PEBBLE BEACH
Pebble Beach

140 THE SPA AT TERRANEA
Rancho Palos Verdes

143 THE SPA AT RANCHO
VALENCIA
Rancho Santa Fe

In the heart of the Del Monte Forest on the
Paciﬁc Ocean coastline, this quiet retreat
feels like a lavish escape any time of year. The
22,000-square-foot spa and salon has signature treatments ranging from the Pebble Massage with hot stones to the Royal Treatment-a
combination mask, massage, and foot scrub
incorporating honey, ginger, and royal jelly.

Spanning 50,000 square feet of indoor and
outdoor oceanfront relaxation, the spa offers
massage, hydrotherapy and facial rituals, as
well as freestanding copper soaking tubs. The
menu recommends treatments according to
nature and circadian rhythm, as the day moves
from morning to evening, and includes some
services that celebrate the ocean right outside.

138 THE SPA AT EL ENCANTO
Santa Barbara

141 LA PRAIRIE SPA
Beverly Hills

On a hill overlooking Santa Barbara, Belmond
El Encanto has an away-from-it-all feel even
though it's just minutes from downtown.
Tucked among seven acres of gardens, the
spa's design is inspired by coastal elements
and features treatments with fresh botanical
and tropical ingredients. Indulge in massage
therapies, facial treatments, and skin-care
products from A-list facialist Linda Ross.

Dive into tranquility at this spa in The Waldorf
Astoria Beverly Hills. The Swiss-inspired spa's
indulgent menu incorporates the luxury skincare line in its treatments, from therapeutic
massages to decadent facials, including the
Rejuvenating Platinum Facial, billed as the ultimate anti-aging treatment. Amenities include a
steam shower with light therapy, a eucalyptus
steam room, and a serene relaxation lounge.

Self-care is intricately administered with herbs,
ﬂowers, oils, and minerals at this spa that's surrounded by gardens and olive groves. Start your
visit with an organic juice, then choose from
facials, massages, body therapies, and elemental wellness treatments. A popular feature is the
hydrotherapy circuit, a mix of saunas, steam
rooms, thermal baths, and plunge pools.

144 THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA
Rancho Mirage
Perched in a tranquil desert-hillside setting, this
spa incorporates natural elements into its sleek
decor, and holistic treatments are inspired from
local herbs and plants. Many of the 16 treatment rooms include private terraces with valley
views, and treatments and amenities range
from facial and body therapies and massage to
meditation spaces and plunge pools.

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