Luxury Day Spas in Santa Barbara

Tourists can relax in upscale day spas on California's Central Coast

© Jennifer W. Miner

Wrap at Camille Day Spa, camillethedayspa.com

There are several full service, European style day spas in Santa Barbara. Three highly recommended ones are described; enhance your vacation with a massage by the sea.

Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast, is often called America's Riviera. There truly is a European feeling to this lovely tourist's vacation town, and this is reflected in several full-service, European style day spas. The elite traveler can take the time to relax in a luxury spa and, once rejuvenated, get back to golf, museum hopping, or just plain shopping at the upscale shops on State Street.

Here are three highly recommended full service day spas in Santa Barbara.

The Sea Spa is a luxury day spa for elite clientele seeking privacy. This European-style day spa is tucked away in a secluded part of Santa Barbara. Spa specialists are trained to meet your needs as you relax in this exclusive spa. Anti-aging treatments at Sea Spa cleanse and exfoliate, while massages and other body treatments invigorate and heal. Sea Spa in Santa Barbara has several spa packages, including the Sea Spa Pampering Package, Ultimate Sea Spa Pampering Package, and new Ultimate Deluxe Pampering Package. Men and women alike enjoy reaping the benefits of reflexology, aromatherapy, and European spa specialties. Special services include packages for bridal groups, and special group/excursion rates.

The Avia Spa includes a true day spa atmosphere with full shower facilities, dry sauna and a tea lounge area. Avia has a full-service salon as well. The spa service at Avia includes facials, body treatments, massages, and herbal baths. These can all be experienced a la carte, or as part of Avia spa packages. Further, there is nail care in the form of manicures, pedicures, and the Indulgent Chocolate mani-pedi. The Avia Spa really sets itself apart through its incredible herbal baths. Relax and purify in one of many options, including the Tea Rose Thermae, Lavender Sachet Spa, and Dosha Bath. These area divided into Eastern and Western menus, as are the massage options. For massages, choose from Shiatsu or Thai, or Swedish or Hot Stone therapy massages.

Camille the Day Spa and Salon is a French day spa. It's located right on State Street, Santa Barbara's main thoroughfare. There is a quiet sense of calm in this subterranean spa, accented by sage green decor and dimmed lighting. Truly French, this day spa uses seaweed and algae from the Brittany Coast; these organic ingredients are the base of facials and body treatments. The vital nutrients aid balance, immunity, and metabolism. Body exfoliants and scrubs include the Marine Pumice Body Polish and the Surf & Sand Body Scrub, along with several other choices. Of many facials, the Glycolic Facial and Diamond Microdermabrasion are particularly popular. There are also a plethora of massages. Spa packages include a Morning Starter, Wedding Day Ritual, and Santa Barbara Special. There is really something for everyone at this popular high-end day spa.

Add a touch of European luxury to your vacation in Santa Barbara. A trip to any of these day spas will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to get on with your Santa Barbara experience!

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Sep 5, 2006 1:38 PM
Jill Florio :
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