By Allison Mitchell & Hannah George By Allison Mitchell & Hannah George | October 22, 2024 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty, Feature, Hotel Spas, Spa Menu, Features, Style & Beauty Feature, Featured, Lifestyle Feature, Style & Beauty, Apple News, Guide, style and beauty, Guides,
Discover a world of wellness at these opulent Orange County spas.
Relaxation awaits at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Spa. PHOTO BY JAMES BAIGRIE
Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Connect with coastal Californian energy through this blissful menu of curated treatments. At the Waldorf Astoria Spa, optimal living takes precedence through spa offerings such as the signature CBD massage and the Sea of Life custom facial. Guests have daylong access to a lounge, steam room and indoor jacuzzi—plus exposure to premium products from 111Skin and Lord Jones CBD.
Book a cabana by the SPA VEA pool. PHOTO COURTESY OF VEA NEWPORT BEACH
Sprawled across 14,000 square feet, this two-story relaxation oasis offers 14 treatment rooms, a saltwater pool with cabanas and fire pits, a eucalyptus steam room, whirlpool, cold-water foot revival and a dry sauna. Indulge in 50- to 100-minute facials, massages and body treatments, and book a day pass to enjoy the full range of amenities.
Spa Pendry at Pendry Newport Beach
Located next to the Fashion Island mall, Spa Pendry at Pendry Newport Beach offers an unparalleled wellness experience tucked away from the hustle and bustle. This luxurious haven invites guests to rejuvenate through a variety of world-class treatments, including The Platinum Facial Experience, a detoxifying clay wrap and a Total Recovery Massage, plus add-ons such as compression boots, CBD body polish and a collagen mask.
Take a dip in the great outdoors at Spa Montage Laguna Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Spoil yourself with a complete wellness package at the Montage Laguna Beach’s 20,000-square-foot spa. Wind down in the eucalyptus steam room and ocean-air whirlpools, and work out with a personal trainer or in a lap pool with panoramic ocean views. For a special treat, check out the California Wildflower Ritual, where you’ll be wrapped in an orange blossom soufflé.
Book the ultimate day of self-care at The Spa at Pelican Hill. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
An oasis of relaxation, The Spa at Pelican Hill is Newport Beach's only Forbes Five-Star spa. Open daily, the 23,000-square-foot space invites guests to enjoy body treatments, massages, facials, hair and nail services, and the Acqua Colonnades, which feature herbal steam rooms, saunas and saltwater soaking tubs.
Reach your bliss point at Aquaterra Spa in Laguna Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Aquaterra Spa at Surf & Sand Resort
Reopening this fall, let your stress wash away with the Pacific waves at the intimate Aquaterra Spa in Laguna Beach, which features eight treatment rooms and an ocean view. Step into a plush robe and comfy slippers for skincare offerings, like the Blueberry Smoothie antioxidant facial, or body treatments, like the Beachcomber body melt. Take relaxation to another level by hosting a themed after-hours celebration for bridal parties, birthdays, anniversaries and more.
Escape to a Balinese paradise at Aarna Spa. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MERITAGE COLLECTION
Aarna Spa at Paséa Hotel & Spa
Transport yourself to the epitome of relaxation at the Balinese-inspired Aarna Spa in Huntington Beach. The 5,800-square-foot interior boasts eight beautiful treatment rooms and a couples suite, in addition to a healing salt room and a private spa garden with cabanas and fire pits. Signature spa treatments include the revitalizing salt scrub, Ocean Devotion body ritual and custom botanical facial.
Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Treatments are inspired by the ocean's healing elements at the seaside Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, a luxurious Dana Point escape. Transformative treatments feature natural ingredients ranging from marine collagen and sea salt to smoothed beach stones and seaweed. Try the Coastal Illuminating facial, Laguna Wellness Experience or Ultimate Beachcomber pedicure to experience the best of the spa's offerings.
Lounge in a beach-chic setting at The Spa at Balboa Bay Resort. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Get pampered at this hot spot that's exclusive to Balboa Bay Club members and hotel guests. The 24-hour on-site fitness studio, stocked with top-of-the-line equipment, is coupled with high-end spa treatments, including skincare, massages, body exfoliation and waxing. Enhance your visit by booking the Vitamin Sea facial, Himalayan salt stone massage or enjoying a blowout at the on-site Drybar.
Find inner peace at Spa Gregorie’s, which offers locations in Newport Beach and Rancho Santa Margarita. Choose from a plethora of packages featuring massage treatments, signature facials, manicures and pedicures, custom spray tanning and haircare. First-time clients also receive a special discount on a one-hour massage or facial.
Savor quiet time before a spa treatment in the lounge area at Boost Spa. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Start, end or spend your entire day at Boost Spa in Newport Beach to indulge in cutting-edge treatments utilizing natural ingredients. Achieve total serenity through a thoughtful menu of therapies, including the HydraFacial and Seaside body scrub. Book the 50- to 80-minute Oceanic Healing Stones ritual to revive your body with Himalayan salt stones that contain 48 essential nutrients and minerals.
Sycamore Spa by Hudson at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Let your troubles melt away at the Sycamore Spa, where soothing services are offered in-spa, in-cabana or on the private spa patio. Massage and body treatments pull from elements of the nearby sea and canyon for a natural rejuvenation. Join the local spa membership for a regular dose of relaxation with Champagne and complimentary valet.
Enjoy a spa lunch break outdoors while overlooking the adjacent Great Stone Church at Mission San Juan Capistrano. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Spa at Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano
Disconnect and de-stress at this Spanish-inspired spa, which connects guests with its spiritual San Juan Capistrano roots. Don’t just relax—heal with body scrubs, couples massages, body wraps, Ayurvedic treatments, facials and fitness classes. Revive your body and mind with rhythmic massages and body polishes infused with warm shea butter, lotus and CBD.
Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Tucked within Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, this 6,000-square-foot oasis brings a bit of magic to its tranquil services. Signature treatments include the Tenaya River stone massage, Gemstone Sparkle facial and Citrus Groves face and body treatment. Nail, hair and foot therapies are also offered at the on-site salon.
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