California is America's most populous and diverse state, stretching 1,300 kilometers along the Pacific Coast from the Oregon border to Mexico. It encompasses everything from sun-drenched beaches and towering redwood forests to the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains and the arid Mojave Desert.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
Legendary cliff-side natural mineral hot spring baths perched above the Pacific — one of California's most magical wellness experiences since 1962
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
Consistently ranked America's top destination spa — all-inclusive wellness retreats on a 150-acre Provençal estate with European treatments, fitness, cooking classes, and farm-to-table cuisine
Two Bunch Palms Resort and Spa
Legendary desert oasis offering natural geothermal mineral spring pools rich in lithia and calcium — therapeutic waters that have drawn guests since the 1940s
Wilbur Hot Springs
Remote clothing-optional resort on 1,800 wild acres offering natural alkaline mineral pools, silent zones, and genuine digital detox in California's rugged Coast Range
Harbin Hot Springs
Spiritual community and hot springs resort in the Napa hills offering natural hot, warm, and cool mineral pools, vegetarian meals, massage, and yoga and meditation workshops
Sense Spa at Rosewood Miramar Beach
Award-winning oceanfront spa at Montecito's most celebrated luxury resort — combining coastal California botanical treatments with sweeping views of the Santa Barbara Channel
Wanderlust Hollywood Yoga Studio
Destination yoga and wellness studio in Hollywood offering hot yoga, sound healing, meditation, and community events with celebrity clientele and high-production classes
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
One of the West's most respected insight meditation centers offering daylong, weekend, and extended silent retreats in a beautiful Marin valley — teachers include world-renowned masters
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.