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Luxury California Spas to Check In and Check Out in California

Editor’s Note (Updated for 2026):

This article was originally published in 2020 and has been fully updated for 2026 to reflect the evolving landscape of luxury wellness travel. We have refreshed our editor’s selection to include the latest wellness travel trends, including longevity retreats, sleep tourism, preventative wellness and holistic healing experiences shaping the future of luxury hospitality.

Escape to some of California’s best Spa Hotels. From city getaways to countryside stays all offering a unique slice of luxury with their own indulgent spa experiences ready for guests to unwind and relax, true ‘Cali’-style. We’ve rounded up some of the best California Spas to visit this year…

California Spas

West Hollywood

Bamford Wellness at 1 Hotel

1 Hotel West Hollywood represents the pinnacle of luxury accommodation, nestled at the base of the Hollywood hills and inspired by the sparkling surf, sea and sun of Southern California. 1 Hotel’s luxury collection of guestrooms, suites and 2x penthouses provide the perfect sanctuary in the heart of the city. Sustainability is masterfully blended into the aesthetic while never compromising on luxury, with new natural wood floors, clay tones marble bathrooms and organic cotton linens.

To couple with a serene and luxury stay at 1 Hotel, their in-house spa, Bamford Wellness is described as an ‘urban oasis’, capturing all things luxury, wellness and sustainability. Indulge in a selection of holistic treatments, services and experiences adored by Hollywood stars, intended to get you looking and feeling red-carpet-ready while nurturing your mind, body and spirit.

Must-Try Treatment: The Bamford Signature Treatment is a whole-body experience includes a foot-bathing ritual to draw toxins from the body; Japanese shiatsu massage to unblock the body’s energy channels; Swedish massage with warm Himalayan stone to release tension; a face and Indian head massage to calm the mind and increase circulation; and assisted yogic breathing to oxygenate the body.

Bamford Wellness at 1 Hotel West Hollywood

California Spas

Greater Palm Springs

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa located in Palm Desert, California is a beautiful luxury resort against the backdrop of the iconic Santa Rosa and St Jacinto Mountain views. Stay in modern hotel rooms and suites with private balconies, hardwood floors, marble bathrooms and lush bedding. This luxury resort features grand outdoor pools, golf courses and world-renowned tennis and pickleball courts to enjoy at your leisure.

Rejuvenate at the resort’s state-of-the-art spa, Spa Desert Springs, which is a wellness and relaxation haven. With 47 individual treatment rooms and luxury facilities and amenities to complement and enhance your services, this spa supports the ultimate reviving and enriching wellness experience. Some of the more unique luxury spa offerings include Finnish Sauna, Turkish Steam Room and Aromatic Hammam.

Must-Try Treatment: Elevate your experience in one of the spa suites including the romantic Couples Revive treatment with side-by-side massages, a mineral laden bubble bath and champagne. Or indulge in the luxurious Sanctuary Suite which includes a private entrance, treatment rooms, courtyard and whirlpool and a private butler.

Spa Desert Springs at the JW Marriot Desert Springs Resort & Spa

California Spas

Malibu

Malibu Beach Inn

Find yourself by the Californian coast at Malibu Beach Inn, and step into a seaside sanctuary with 47 picturesque rooms and suites each offering warm tones to perfectly match the ‘Cali’ style. Exclusive amenities complement the serene atmosphere, and with only 34 steps to its own private beach you’ll be in the oceanside Californian bliss you dreamed of.

To compliment Malibu Beach Inn, is the CURE daily spa, built on the three core pillars of medical, physical, and emotional. CURE offers no better place to reset and recharge during your time in Malibu. Created by a doctor and patient, CURE has a motto that believes that “There’s a cure for just about everything.” From anti-aging treatments to deep muscle massages and everything in between, CURE uses solid medical training with safe, evidence-based products that produce amazing results, whatever it is you’re looking to enhance. Think de-stress bodywork, medical grade skincare treatments, IV therapy drips and so much more.

Must-Try Treatment: Platinum HydraFacial 60. An invigorating deluxe facial with all the essentials of the signature HydraFacial and an ampoule serum booster treatment to address your specific skin concern.

There is also a fitness center on offer for guests wanting to move their body and embrace exercise.

Malibu Beach Inn: Malibu Hotel – Luxury Beach Resort

San Francisco

Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

Think soft linen sheets with an ocean breeze sweeping through the hotel: Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to stay for that extra luxury during your trip. This boutique hotel is located just over the Golden Gate Bridge and offers harbour views and stunning panoramas of Marin from the bayside town of Sausalito. With its range of contemporary guest rooms, cottages and suites, visitors can pick a room perfect for their escape in San Francisco.

The Spa at Casa is the ideal city escape, with options such as the ‘Swedish Massage’ that increases circulation, reduces water retention, and relieves general muscular tension and many more. Unwind and revitalise with treatments that provide a nurturing, healing, and holistic approach to skin health and overall well-being.

Must-Try Treatment: Why not try the Casa Signature Sleep Massage, designed to melt away stress by utilising wine down body serum and a deeply hydrating buttermilk lavender lotion to calm the mind and promote better sleep. As muscles warm, the massage works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, and a honey heel glaze is applied to feet as well for extra moisture.

Boutique Waterfront Sausalito Hotel | Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

California Spas

Vista

Cal a Vie Health Hotel & Spa

Replenish your soul in a scenic European-style space at one of the most memorable Southern California spa resorts. From sun-drenched villas to captivating suites, the accommodations at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa offer a picturesque place to lay your head in the California countryside. Choose from detailed experiences and packages during your stay focused on health, wellness, nutrition, beauty, mind & body, and even medical services.

Discover relaxation, refresh and renew your mind and body and find your best health with onsite chefs who focus on delicious food dedicated to the Cal a Vie philosophy.

Choose from rejuvenating spa treatments, with options like CBD Himalayan coffee wrap, herbal poultice massage, antioxidant-rich vinotherapy, leg rejuvenation treatment, and facial options that will leave you glowing.

Must-Try Treatment: Thermal Therapy Back Mud Treatment. A luxurious detoxification treatment using thermal marine mud to simultaneously soothe nerves and muscles. Millions of little bubbles dance along your back performing a micromassage to help absorb tension and improve tissue function.

Southern California Spa Resorts | Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

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From the new Four Seasons in Naples to the luxury renaissance in Miami and Los Angeles, this article is part of our comprehensive 2026 series on luxury travel in North America.
Click here to view the complete guide covering the best hotels, wellness retreats, and culinary experiences across the continent.

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