52 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2026-2027 Amara by the Sea A boutique spa offering therapeutic, relaxing and prenatal massage, along with facials, beauty treatments and an infrared sauna. 620 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 2042093, amarabythesea.com Aquablue Skin & Body Spa Located in charming Oldtown Salinas, Aquablue offers a stylish environment and results-oriented therapies. Customize massages to your needs or try one of their specialties, such as Tibetan. They also offer facials, skin and body treatments, as well as waxing. Take advantage of a soothing day package, or even maternity treatments. 229 Main St., Salinas. (831) 422-2500, aquabluespa.com Desuar Monterey Spa Desuar has created a serene space for pure relaxation, right down to the complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Treatments include massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, as well as couples services, balancing mind and body in a sense of calm wellness. The peaceful lounges are a treat. Casa Munras, 700 Munras Ave., Monterey. (831) 372-1829, desuar.com Elysium A day spa devoted to improving your mind, body and spirit through massage, facials, dermaplaning, power peels and more. Offers range from simple foot massages to deeptissue treatment. There is even a specialist in East Asian gua sha facials. 700 Cass St., Monterey. (831) 375-1976, elysiumspamonterey.com Monterey Day Spa Wellness-based treatments include massages, facials, waxing, nail care and more. The spa also offers airbrush tanning services for a healthy glow. Sparties allow you to have relaxing fun with friends or family. 380 Foam St., Monterey. (831) 373-2273, montereydayspa. com Refuge Relax your muscles with hydrothermal therapy, ancient-Greek style. Heat up in the gorgeous Himalayan salt wall sauna or eucalyptus steam room, then take the plunge into one of the pools—hot or cool—waterfalls and more. Refuge is a retreat, with bonuses of outdoor relaxation areas, even child day care during your visit. 27300 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel. (831) 620-7360, refuge.com Signature Day Spa Wellness and self care through a range of massage and facial treatments. The spa also features private salt rooms and beauty treatments, including a hair salon. An award-winning escape in the middle of Carmel. Carmel Plaza, Mission and Ocean, Carmel. (831) 6261998, signaturedayspa.com Spa Adeline With three locations, Spa Adeline offers an extensive range of wellness, stress-relief and other services. They specialize in many styles of massage, including prenatal treatment, as well as facials, hydrotherapy and beauty services. Hyatt Regency, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey; Hyatt Highlands, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel; Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel. (831) 208-5599, spaadeline.com Spa Aiyana Carmel Valley Ranch’s treetop and garden sanctuary, Spa Aiyana, is a holistic wellness destination that envelops guests with the scents and rhythms of nature while taking advantage of advanced technology. There are treatments such as hydrafacial extractions, but also jasmine scalp massages and a relaxation area. Many botanicals and sensory elements are sourced at the ranch. Carmel Valley Ranch, 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel. (831) 6262586, carmelvalleyranch.com/spa The Monterey Peninsula is a destination for a number of activities. But there is nothing wrong with a deeply relaxing or rejuvenating day tucked in a sanctuary in nature’s beauty, or a peaceful spot in the midst of bustling downtowns or tourist areas. You can find treatments aiding wellness, mental health, recovery, beauty and more, often with the blissful aromas of local herbs, flowers and honeys. There are destination spas in luxurious surroundings or day spas for a moment of bliss. Refuge COURTESY OF REFUGE SPA
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