Especially during the summer months when
relaxation is key, a treatment or two at a
day spa can provide as much rejuvenation as
a weeklong vacation. Here are some of our
favorite day spas, located across the
Southland.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:
BURKE WILLIAMS DAY SPA
For more information, visit
www.burkewilliamsspa.com
This deluxe collection of spas is arguably
the best thing to happen to relaxation in
Southern California since the invention of a
refreshing breeze. The Sherman Oaks location
offers the best spa experience in the city,
hands down. Try the Organic Enzyme facial,
an 80-minute treatment that for $150, is
almost guaranteed to show immediate results.
AMADEUS SPA
For more information, visit
www.amadeusspa.com
In addition to all the regular spa stuff,
Amadeus has one program that makes them
unique. The Bride and Groom packages
recognize that a wedding is truly one of the
most stressful events going. To combat that,
Amadeus suggests treatments for the
bride-to-be, the groom and even the in-laws.
Also, consider giving these treatments as
early wedding gifts.
ALLEN EDWARDS SERENITY SPA
Locations in Brentwood, Studio City,
Woodland Hills
For more information,
www.allenedwards.com
These smaller spas offer a full range of
services and are quite luxurious in their
own special way. Consider the Pacific
Paradise treatment: an aromatic Pineapple
Papaya body scrub is followed by a light
massage or a one-hour massage using Coconut
and Kukui oil to moisturize while you relax.
It's truly an exotic way to indulge all your
senses.
LOS ANGELES/BEVERLY HILLS:
VERABELLA
301 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills
310.278.4733
For more information, visit
www.verabella.com
In addition to their line of custom-made
products, Verabella specializes in the most
decadent skin treatment around: the
Champagne Wishes & Caviar Creams facial.
Actual champagne and caviar ampules are used
during this ultra-elegant facial to ensure
that you feel as special and pampered as you
are.
THIBIANT
449 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills
310.278.7565
For more information, visit
www.thibiantspa.com
This luxurious Beverly Hills retreat offers
a few truly unique features. The PanThermal
Bath involves sitting in a cedar-lined cabin
as your body is rid of toxins. A blanket of
steam is followed by an infusion of oxygen,
culminating in an aroma hydromassage that
will leave you feeling awake and alive. This
spa also offers exceptional packages and
their own line of cleansers and
moisturizers.
THE BODY CLINIC
8820 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Westchester
310.568.0303
For more information, visit
www.the-body-clinic.com
The Body Clinic is one of the most
affordable day spas in the city. For
example, their Body Wellness package
includes a European Facial, an Aromatherapy
Body Polish and an Aromatherapy Hand & Foot
Paraffin Treatment, all for $200 (which
includes a 15% gratuity!). They also offer
reflexology massages, a "lost art" that
truly leaves you refreshed and ready to take
on the day.
BEVERLY HOT SPRINGS
308 N. Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles
323.734.7000
For more information, visit
www.beverlyhotsprings.com
Folks come to Beverly Hot Springs to enjoy
the only natural mineral thermal spa in Los
Angeles. The spa is fed by a natural
artesian well beneath the earth's surface,
offering an opportunity for a soak that is
truly without equal in the city. The
facility also features separate areas for
men and women, adding to the sense of
relaxation offered at this one-of-a-kind
retreat.
OLYMPIC SPA
3915 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles
323.857.0666
For more information, visit
www.olympicspala.com
This unique spa is operated in the Asian
tradition, meaning reservations are not
accepted for parties smaller than five.
However, if you are looking for a place to
enjoy a spur-of-the-moment massage or a
simple soak in the hot herbal bath, this is
the place…providing you are a woman.
SANTA MONICA:
EXHALE
1422 2nd St.
Santa Monica
310.899.6222
For more information, visit
www.exhalespa.com
This beautiful spa, one of the newest in the
city, offers some of the best treatments
available today. The highly recommended Body
Enlightening Treatment that incorporates
yoga contact work, assisted stretching,
relaxation and body alignment. You will
leave feeling balanced, elongated and
spirited.
EMERAUDE 168
723 Broadway
Santa Monica
310.453.4793
For more information, visit
www.emeraude168.com
This boutique spa (just six rooms) is proud
of their small size. They believe they are
thus able to attend to each client's
individual needs in a professional,
courteous and warm manner. One treatment
offered here that is rarely seen in larger
spas is Endermologie, a treatment that is
touted to smooth cellulite after several
sessions. Maybe, maybe not…
THE VALLEY:
SKIN SPA
17401 Ventura Blvd.
Encino
818.995.3888
For more information, visit
www.skinspa.com
Skin Spa specializes in treatments for
couples; indeed, their Endless Courtship
package is their best selling service by
far. You'll meet in their candlelit couple's
suite and enjoy a luxurious Fleur D'Amour
bath followed by a Chi massage and
cornmeal-pineapple facial treatment, all
together in the all together.
SPOILED, A DAY SPA
4338 Tujunga Ave.
Studio City
818.508.9772
For more information, visit
www.spoiledadayspa.com
Aptly named, this spa is all about spoiling
its clients, making them unable to imagine
an experience at another spa. One way in
which you can be spoiled is the Spoiled Tan,
a process that exfoliates the skin right
before a natural self tanner is placed
anywhere you'd like some color. It's perfect
for those who don't want to deal with tan
lines, regardless of the weather outside.
SIMPLY NATURE DAY SPA
10067 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake
818.506.8927
For more information, visit
www.simplynaturedayspa.com
Though small, this spa proudly proclaims
that they provide exceptional customer
service, something sometimes lacking in
larger spa environments. Here, individual
attention is possible and probable. Consider
the Vitamin C facial, meant to invigorate
the skin and provide a healthy glow.
AROMA-LISTIC DAY SPA
29020 West Agoura Road
Agoura Hills
818.597.9256
For more information, visit
www.aromalistic.com
One of the specialties here: pedicures.
Indeed, the spa's basic pedicure has been
renamed the Massage with Pedicure as every
recipient receives 15-30 minutes of constant
kneading and attention. They also offer a
complete range of skin care, massage and
other special treatments, making this one of
the hardest working day spas in the city.
SOUTH BAY/LONG BEACH:
BODY OASIS
1300 South Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach
310.316.6556
For more information, visit
www.bodyoasisdayspa.com
If a more youthful appearance is the focus
of your skin care regimen, the Body Oasis is
for you. Their Microdermabrasion treatment
is billed as The Magic Wand, softening the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and
other skin imperfections. For massage
junkies, consider the Velvet Stone Massage,
a luxury experience that is simply without
equal.
TRILOGY SPA
1301 Manhattan Ave.
Hermosa Beach
310.318.3511
For more information, visit
www.trilogyspa.com
This charming little day spa distinguishes
itself from the crowd by offering a full
range of "signature" treatments. Our
favorite is the Ginger Body Butter
Enwrapture, a full body massage with ginger
body butter, followed by a full body
exfoliation with ground oats and capped off
with a warm vichy shower and aloe and
lavender moisturizer. Trilogy also sells an
exclusive line of products that have been
featured in Harper's Bazaar and Lucky
magazine.
LA DOLCE VITA SPA
927 E. Broadway
Long Beach
562.432.3760
For more information, visit
www.ladolcevitaspa.com
This "neighborhood" spa is as friendly as
spas come. Everyone who works here seems
genuinely glad to be there, a huge factor
when you are trying to plan a day of
relaxation. The Tivoli Splendor is a
necessary indulgence: freshly grated ginger
is combined with detoxifying oils, creating
perfect massage oil. After application of
this scented oil, you are wrapped in linen,
preparing your muscles for a 100-minute
massage that includes Swedish, deep tissue
and reflexology. Sigh…
MURAD SPA
2101 Rosecrans Ave.
El Segundo
310.726.0600
For more information, visit
www.murad.com/spa
The appeal of this spa is the product, hands
down. The Murad line of skin care products
is truly famous, so much so that they are
used at hundreds of other spa facilities and
in people's homes across the country. Their
acne care system is renowned for dealing
with problem skin.
Pamper Yourself…