Where to Have a Serene Spa Day in L.A.

Thanks to its record-breaking traffic and noisy, bustling streets, even a laid-back, beachside city like L.A. can feel quite chaotic. Luckily, this star-studded town is also a pioneering hub for wellness, offering a plethora of top-of-the-line spas dedicated to pampering and indulgence. 

L.A. is at the center of cutting-edge treatments that leave you glowing from the inside out, from revitalizing body scrubs to slimming body wraps. While luxury hotels from the Dorchester Collection and the Peninsula boast some of the most beautiful spas in the city, there are also several boutique establishments that provide a cozy and intimate setting for locals to unplug. For a more traditional experience, head to Tomoko in Beverly Hills or book a Turkish soak experience at The Raven Santa Monica.

 If you want to indulge in sweeping ocean views before or after your treatment, consider driving down to Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, or embark on a moodier, underground experience at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Whether you want to splurge on an ultra-hydrating facial or work out some pesky knots with a deep tissue massage, we’ve rounded up the very best places for a spa day in L.A.

Fairmont Spa Century Plaza

• 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Spanning a massive 14,000 square feet, the Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is an underground oasis in the heart of the city. The serene hydrotherapy circuit features a sauna, a steam room, a hammam and a Himalayan salt room, allowing you to move through various temperatures and settings before concluding in the private aromatherapy shower. For a revitalizing treatment that leaves you feeling brand new, the RedFlower Organic Scrub Treatment includes an intense exfoliation followed by a warm coconut oil massage. 

Milk+ Honey

• 8900 Venice Blvd. Ste. 102, Culver City, CA 90232
• 11826 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

With locations in Culver City and Brentwood, Milk + Honey serves as a salon, spa and med spa, offering thoughtful and customizable treatments. After dressing in the small locker room, spend some time in the chic lounge where you can snack on dried fruits and sip herbal teas while awaiting your therapist. The signature Swedish-style massage is a relaxing go-to for patrons who prefer gentle pressure, but if you need something more intense, opt for a sports or deep tissue massage. Other, more beauty-oriented services include waxing and tinting, lash extensions, manicures and pedicures. 

Guerlain Wellness Spa at Regent Santa Monica Beach

• 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Upon entering the sleek spa lobby at Regent Santa Monica Beach, guests are greeted by rows and rows of delicate Guerlain perfume bottles. The gender-specific facilities feature a sauna, steam room and warm plunge pool where you can relax before your appointment while sipping a glass of champagne. Exclusively designed for the hotel, the Crystal Vibes treatment takes place on a mat filled with precious gemstones as you’re immersed in a crystal bowl sound bath, while the Solar Shape transforms your skin with a body brushing and slimming treatment. 

Hotel Bel-Air Spa

• 701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Tucked away on a winding road in the hills of Bel-Air, this Dorchester Collection property is an iconic L.A. establishment that offers bespoke treatments in a modern and airy spa sanctuary. Those seeking a day of wellness at Hotel Bel-Air can expect heated massage tables, Valmont skin care products, private steam rooms and even personalized music in your treatment room. If you don’t want to choose between a massage or a facial, opt for the three-hour Ultimate Escape, which includes both along with a signature manicure and pedicure. Looking to curate a romantic experience for two? Book the Bel-Air Couple’s Retreat and enjoy candlelit pampering followed by a private bath complete with enticing aromatics and rose petals. 

Larchmont Sanctuary Spa

• 331 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004

This boutique spa is a quiet and unassuming oasis in the center of the city. Upon walking into the orange, casita-style building, guests are led to the dressing room, where they can cozy up in a fluffy robe and slippers before being treated to a glass of champagne in the fireside lounge. Treatments range from Himalayan salt therapies to hydrotherapy, but you can also customize your experience to fit your personal needs. The two-hour Complete Relaxation package starts with a private soak in a massive copper tub surrounded by moody candles, and is followed by a Swedish massage in one of the peaceful outdoor treatment tents. Your experience ends with a soothing facial that spotlights gentle, paraben-free products. 

Tomoko Japanese Spa

• 141 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Tomoko Japanese Spa is the definition of zen, and is a favorite among Hollywood celebrities, including Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow. In addition to a physical release, each of the luxurious treatments also supports mental and emotional well-being, with the signature Tomoko spa massage bringing balance, and the Oriental massage providing a more intense, deep-tissue experience. The exclusive Bigan facial and scalp massage shaping offers mental and physical rejuvenation, using massage and acupuncture techniques. No matter which treatment you choose, Tomoko treats guests to a welcome tea, light bite and traditional foot bath before their massage.  

The Spa at Terranea

• 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Located on the outskirts of L.A. County in the affluent, bluff-side community of Palos Verdes, this award-winning spa boasts sweeping ocean views from the spa pool and outdoor facilities. The spa underwent a full facelift in 2025, bringing forth a more modern ambiance that still spotlights the serene outdoor surroundings. Before your treatment, take a dip in the cold plunge and soak in the hot tub while admiring the roaring waves below, or hit the indoor steam room and sauna for a quick sweat. While waiting for your therapist, nibble on house-made muffins and treats while sipping a piping hot herbal blend in the reception area. Some of the private treatment rooms even offer ocean views, where you can indulge in spa services including the Honey Body Bliss, which uses a special brown sugar scrub made with honey from the hotel’s very own beehives. 

Alchemie Spa

• 2021 Main St Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Alchemie is a modern-day spa that offers a variety of massages and facials in the heart of Santa Monica’s Main Street. Curate the ideal wellness day by booking a 45-minute session in the private sauna prior to your treatment and enjoy a quick detox before you unwind. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing reset or need something more therapeutic, each massage can be enhanced with hot stones, a scalp treatment, cupping or CBD oil. While the holistic facials will leave you glowing, the Hydrafacials nourish the skin for days to come by locking in moisture. 

The Peninsula Spa

• 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Featuring modern and chic facilities paired with cutting-edge technology, The Peninsula provides a personalized spa experience alongside renowned products from brands like Margy’s Monte Carlo, Biologique Recherche and Medical Beauty Research. Given the focus on premium skincare and expertise, it’s no surprise that the Peninsula Spa is a go-to for anti-aging treatments and revolutionary facials, though you’ll also find body treatments ranging from the Biologique Recherche Slim and Sculpt, which targets fat and cellulite, to the slimming Biologique Recherche Detox Algae Wrap. The Plunge Experience is a new addition that features a cold therapy tub that can be added to any spa appointment to boost metabolism, improve sleep, and increase immunity.