From Brightening Facials to Renewing Massages, These Spas Will Help You Get Your Glow On
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a little rest and relaxation is deserved, and there’s no better place for a glow up than at an Orange County spa. From seaside resorts that’ll make you feel like you’re on vacation to boutique wellness studios that you’ll want to incorporate into your weekly routine, there are endless spas in Orange County that can help you feel your absolute best. Get ready to get cozy in a plush bathrobe before detoxing with a facial or sweating it out in the sauna! Here are 12 of the best spas in Orange County that will transport you straight to tranquility.
SPA VEA (🏅Editor’s Pick!)
With an interior designed to evoke a serene sense of tranquility, SPA VEA is taking the self-care Sunday concept to a whole new level. As the largest spa in Newport Beach, their 14,000-square-foot facility houses more than just massage rooms. From eucalyptus steam rooms, a cold plunge and a sauna to a saltwater pool deck lined with cabanas and cushioned loungers, this Orange County spa is pure paradise.
Elevate your Sunday ritual with their seasonal Self-Care Sunday experience, which starts with a morning Vinyasa flow class and is followed by a customized facial or a relaxing aromatherapy massage. Members of this spa club have the world of wellness at their fingertips, with unlimited access to their fitness center and studio classes, exclusive discounts and monthly credits for future treatments. Still not convinced? Purchase a spa day pass and see for yourself! You’ll get access to the indoor steam room, whirlpool, cold water foot revival, dry sauna and outdoor saltwater pool, all for $75.
Location: Newport Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Inspired by the salty sea breeze and crashing waves just beyond the resort’s edge, this sumptuous spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a top-tier competitor in the wellness world. The ocean is the cornerstone of this spa center, infusing the properties of the sea into each of its treatments by harnessing ingredients like rich collagen and precious minerals. Complement your golden glow from those year-round beach days with their Nourished Glow body treatment that aims to exfoliate and hydrate the skin. In terms of facials, the Queen Bee Botanical Facial employs fruit-enzyme exfoliation for an extra dose of seaside pampering.
Location: Dana Point
The Spa at Pelican Hill
Radiating the aura of a Mediterranean daydream, The Spa at Pelican Hill draws inspiration from classical Italian architecture and organic modern style. An opulent 28-foot classical rotunda beckons guests through the relaxation lounges and into their two Acqua Colonnades, modeled after traditional Roman baths. Each polished haven houses a salt-based whirlpool, a dry sauna, a steam room and showers diffusing the soothing scent of eucalyptus. Services range from full-body treatments to facial therapies at this Orange County spa, and the lymphatic massage is a particularly popular standout. Incorporating methods such as detox juice and relaxing steam, this treatment targets lymphatic fluid to reduce swelling and strengthen your immune system.
Location: Laguna Beach
Spa Gregorie’s
Spa Gregorie’s is anything but your typical wellness spa, embracing modernized amenities to separate itself from the saturated Newport Beach spa scene. Their team specializes in everything from integrative wellness coaching to biohacking techniques, like red light therapy and EMS Wave Mats. Alternatively, guests can treat themselves to a full-body experience with signature scrubs, facials and massages. Rinse it all off with a post-treatment shower underneath their Aroma Sense Vitamin D shower heads that work wonders for healthy hair and skin.
Locations: Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita
Spa at the Mission (🏅Editor’s Pick!)
Tucked inside the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Spa at the Mission promises a tranquil retreat in one of Orange County’s most charming and historic towns. With its unique ambiance that blends history with modern luxuries, this spa offers patrons an array of relaxing services, including the Capistrano Salt Stone Massage, Lavender Indulgence Body Treatment and the Travelers Oxygen Facial. Spa at the Mission also offers an overnight package for two, which includes luxurious hotel accommodations, two 50-minute spa treatments (choose between the Serenity Massage or Grand Classic Facial), a Cava and Olive Oil welcome amenity and complimentary valet parking.
Location: San Juan Capistrano
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Aarna Spa at Paséa Hotel & Spa
Calming neutrals at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach transport its guests to the beaches of Bali—as do the restorative Polynesian techniques at Aarna Spa. Complete with eight serene treatment rooms, a secluded outdoor spa garden with shaded cabanas and a romantic couples suite, the 5,800-square-foot Aarna Spa is paradise for SoCal visitors and locals alike. Try the Signature Facial to brighten your skin, or opt for the Sea Stone Massage to relieve muscle tension and body aches. And after your treatment, snag a table at the hotel’s gorgeous new coastal-inspired restaurant Lōrea, where you can take in views of the waves and indulge in dishes like mushroom campanelle, fritto misto and olive-crusted tuna niçoise.
Location: Huntington Beach
Lemon & Honey Day Spa
A visit to Lemon & Honey Day Spa makes for the perfect addition to a perfect day in Orange—especially after walking around Old Towne! The spa’s signature touch lies in its incorporation of organic skin-care products and harnessing the healing properties of personalized care. With so many different facials and massages, and treatments like waxing, dermaplaning, spray tanning, you’ll want to return to Lemon & Honey Day Spa over and over again. We suggest looking at the spa’s different memberships to amp up your wellness routine.
Location: Orange
Mizokami
Located minutes away from San Clemente State Beach, Mizokami is a hidden gem among Orange County’s spas and is known for its Mizokami Advanced-Circulatory Sports Lymphatic (MACSL) massage technique, which can improve circulation, boost lymphatic drainage and rid the body of toxins. Although the MACSL treatments are the spa’s main draw, Mizokami also offers facials, waxing and near-infrared sauna treatments that’ll have you looking and feeling your absolute best. The spa’s minimalist yet elegant decor complements its holistic approach, providing a serene atmosphere to escape the stresses of daily life and embrace relaxation and self-discovery.
Location: San Clemente
Massage Seven Spa
A fresh face on the Orange County spa scene, Massage Seven Spa has quickly become a local favorite thanks to its beautiful interior, premium services and proximity to notable Costa Mesa landmarks like South Coast Plaza, The Camp and The LAB Anti-Mall. According to Massage Seven Spa, your road to relaxation begins as soon as you step through the door. The ambiance, music and aroma have all been crafted with intention to enhance your experience right away. This spa offers a wide array of massages, including the Ashiatsu massage, deep tissue massage and massages for athletes, couples and expecting mothers. But, no matter which treatment you choose, don’t skip out on the heavenly aromatherapy scalp treatment enhancement!
Location: Costa Mesa
Spa Montage Laguna Beach
Spa Montage Laguna Beach epitomizes West Coast wellness by prioritizing inward and outward health in the most luxurious of settings. Fit in daily movement at their fitness studio—featuring unbeatable views of the Pacific. Then, meditate by the fireplace, relax in the redwood sauna and experience pure bliss with the California Wildflower Ritual massage. This restorative treatment utilizes heated healing flowers like calming chamomile and vibrant orange blossom for transformative relaxation.
Location: Laguna Beach
ClubSport R Spa
Adjacent to ClubSport’s luxury gym, R Spa focuses on more than just relaxation; extensive recovery treatments are provided as well. Alongside aromatherapy and hot stone massages are guided stretching sessions to increase flexibility and Therabody RecoveryAir Compression services to relieve sore muscles. These offerings are suited for the everyday athlete, but they also pair well with purifying facials and body polishes. The dimly lit studio sets the mood for a relaxing day of wellness rituals for the body, mind and soul.
Location: Aliso Viejo
Waldorf Astoria Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Spa in Monarch Beach focuses on modern wellness with cryotherapy and innovative methods. Enjoy a serene massage and breathe deeply into seasonally inspired wellness offerings. Dealing with dry skin? The Signature Hydrafacial will deeply cleanse, exfoliate and infuse your skin with antioxidants while hydrating with Naturopathica skincare products. In addition to soothing treatments, guests can also enjoy all-day access to the steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation lounges.
Location: Dana Point
Born and raised near the Pacific Coast, Jordan Nishkian is a California girl through and through. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BA in Creative Writing and a BA in Anthropology, and her favorite place to be is curled up in a comfy chair with a book in her hand and a pen in her hair.
