With an alluring seaside setting of sparkling beaches and warm ocean breezes, San Diego's La Jolla is a paradise for rekindling the soul and pampering the body. La Jolla boasts a world-class collection of spas with top-of-the-line treatments, first-class services and indulgent amenities. These luxurious retreats can be found throughout the region from La Jolla Shores and the dramatic Torrey Pines coastline to the charming La Jolla Village.  The following are a few of the splendid spa experiences guests can find in La Jolla to soothe their senses and invigorate their spirit.

SEASIDE SANCTUARIES

• Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course, The Lodge at Torrey Pines is home to the 9,500 square-foot Spa at Torrey Pines, ranked a “Four-Star” spa by Forbes Magazine (2013). Many of its therapeutic treatments utilize marine and botanical-based products like the signature Coastal Sage Scrub, reflecting the resort’s seaside location next to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The spa also offers an extensive menu of massages, facials, rituals, body wraps, hydrotherapy, manicures and pedicures, as well as facilities for dry saunas, herbal-infused steam baths and aromatherapy inhalation.  

• Located near the coastal cliffs of La Jolla and inspired by its serene natural surroundings, the 7,000 square-foot Spa at Estancia in Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a garden oasis where California flair combines with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top spas in the world (2012), the spa’s signature treatments include botanical body treatments, Hanakasumi Body Ritual inspired by Japanese traditions, a SeaCreation Facial utilizing exclusive extracts of deep sea microorganisms and green algae, and a Couple’s Bungalow Escape and massage in a private bungalow complete with a deck, fireplace and whirlpool. Additional spa amenities include an outdoor relaxation area, meditation garden, saltwater whirlpools and soothing eucalyptus steam rooms.   

• The in-house body and skin care specialists at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines’ Pure Body Spa offer a tranquil spa experience for guests, including individual and couple’s massages and facials. Treatments are offered poolside, in the privacy of a guestroom or in the hotel’s spa treatment room. 

• With the calming sound of ocean waves outside, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club offers rejuvenating massage services in two on-site treatment rooms. Signature massages include the Jewel Massage, combining techniques from Eastern and Western traditions, a sports massage and pregnancy massage for mothers-to-be. Other specialized treatments include a reviving facial massage, deep conditioning scalp massage and popular foot massage. The Club recently won a gold medal for Best Massage by the La Jolla Village News Readers Choice Awards.  

GUESTROOM OASES

• The Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla Village creates spa experiences for guests in the comfort and privacy of their room with aromatherapy, calming music and heavenly massages. Featured massages include Swedish, hot stone and shiatsu, plus packages combining massage, aromatherapy, body scrub, wrap, hand and foot reflexology, and cupping therapy with heated glass cups applied to the skin to stimulate circulation. 

• The landmark La Valencia Hotel offers guestroom massage services in an idyllic Mediterranean-like setting. The sound of gentle ocean waves and flower-scented breezes blend beautifully to create a sense of well-being. La Valencia’s Fusion Experience combines a relaxing choice of bodywork, including Swedish, deep tissue/neuromuscular, acupressure or shiatsu, tailored to a guest’s individual needs.

• The guestroom can also become a relaxing oasis at La Jolla Shores Hotel where massage treatments similar to La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club – its sister property – are offered to guests in-room. Signature massages include The Jewel and sports massage, with specialized treatments such as the face and foot massages. 

DAY SPA RETREATS

Several day spas in La Jolla Village offer visitors blissful beauty and bodywork treatments to enhance their vacation stay.

• Nautilus Wellness, known for its natural approach to beauty, specializes in nutritional care, cupping therapies, natural face-lift, body contouring and a variety of massage and reflexology treatments enhanced by signature touches such as Ayurvedic blended oils, aromatherapy, fresh herbs and ocean air.  

• Providing a relaxing medical spa environment, DermaUtopia features personal service from head to toe including hair, nails, waxing, microdermabrasion, peels, tai chi and Zen meditation.

• The Secret, a specialty clinic for medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of problematic veins, also offers aesthetic services such as facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

• The award-winning La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic individually designs a variety of skin care programs including facials, peels, microdermabrasion, body contouring, skin rejuvenation and wrinkle correction with a particular expertise in the delicate areas of the face and eyes.

• For relaxation, Equanimity Massage offers guests an extensive selection of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports and facial.

Happiness is calling in San Diego. For more information on La Jolla, visit the San Diego Tourism Authority's website at www.sandiego.org/discover/la-jolla.aspx  or call 619-236-1212.