Treat Yourself to a Little Relaxation

Guests are well served by many day spas located throughout San Diego County, however some stand out above the rest. These spas are also not connected to a hotel so coming and going is easy. Here are a few stand-alone day spas we recommend:

Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa & Wellness Center

Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa & Wellness Center follows the Ayurvedic "Science of Life" health care methods practiced on the Indian subcontinent for 6,000 years. The highly trained holistic therapists of Beauty Kliniek concentrate on balancing each person's unique constitution to restore health and strengthen the immune system. Massages, aromatherapy, a purifying eucalyptus steam room and various water treatments are among the Center's specialties.

Where to stay: Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is located in the "Golden Triangle." Nearby are the Westfield UTC, the UCSD campus with its La Jolla Playhouse stages, and the charming seaside village of La Jolla.

Where to eat: Café Japengo, located in the Aventine complex, is an excellent Asian-Fusion restaurant and bar that serves delicious sushi.

BELLA TOSCA DAY SPA & SALON

Immerse yourself in the luxury and Italian-inspired elegance of Bella Tosca Day Spa & Salon. (Link to company’s website on this page seems to be broken) Signature massages, body treatments, herbal baths, facials, hair and nail services, performed by elite professionals, will rejuvenate and soothe in body, mind and soul. Separate men and women’s spa facilities include heated whirlpool, herbal steam room, and cedar sauna. Guests are also invited to visit the state-of-the-art fitness center. Experience the sophisticated charm of the European-infused setting, where experts nourish and pamper within and out.

Where to stay: Town and Country Resort Hotel is near the Fashion Valley shopping mall, with the trolley on property, golf adjacent, and most major attractions only 10 minutes away.

Where to Eat: Trellises Garden Grille located at the Town and Country Resort is an excellent restaurant featuring California cuisine and healthy fare dining.

Bellissima Day Spa

Bellissima Day Spa offers half- and full-day packages, as well as á la carte services. In the tradition of European spas, Bellissima focuses on health, elegance, beauty and pampering. Marine and botanical ingredients, such as seaweed, algae, sea salts, essential oils and herbal extracts, are used for therapeutic stress reduction and rejuvenation. Complete personalized home regimens, complete with the Spa's own custom-blended cosmetics and skincare products, are also made available to guests.

Where to stay: Holiday Inn Express Suites-Escondido is located near the famous California Center for the Arts, Escondido; San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and several award-winning wineries.

Where to eat: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens offers fresh fish, pasta and chicken, served in a nautical atmosphere.