Nothing says happy holidays like a dip in the steamy sauna followed by a cinnamon body scrub, sensual dripping caramel body wrap, crimson cranberry facial and a finale chocolate candy cane pedicure. The flavors of the season are as alive and delicious as ever this winter at San Diego spas.
Who says we have to go on a diet to look and feel great? Local spas say extra sugar, rich chocolate mousse and pumpkin spice with a vanilla twist will help you stay warm and healthy this holiday season.
Discover a few of my favorite sweet winter spa treatments.
Se Spa – Downtown
This luxurious spa within the Se Hotel will be keeping couples and hot singles warm all winter with these tempting treats. The Under the Mistletoe Couples Massage is a warming peppermint aromatherapy massage in the Studio Sutra couples suite for $189 per couple. The Winter Fresh Facial is a brightening and firming facial that includes a facial massage with Pomegranate Myrhh firming serum for $99. The Sweet Winter Wrap begins with a vanilla and cardamon foaming sugar body polish and then continues with a massage and wrap with vanilla and cardamon shea butter cream, and ends with a facial and neck massage using Pomegranate and Myrhh firming serum for $135.
Spa Violet – Cardiff
If your idea of a winter treat is a sinful full-body chocolate experience, Spa Violet can make your holiday dreams come true. Miss Violet’s Cocoa Buff invites you to immerse your entire body in the elixir of the gods with their perfectly legal, ultra decadent cocoa glaze and whipped chocolate mousse. Your body will be polished with fragrant chocolate that will leave skin silky smooth and perfectly radiant. The cherry on top is a steamy Vichy shower, for $130. On the lighter side, Put a Little Sugar in My Bowl will gently polish your body with sugar and essential oils for a hydrating result that will leave skin feeling like butter. This treatment is topped off with a scalp rub and Vichy shower, for $120.
Blue Marble – Mission Bay
This hidden treat at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is going wild for winter with a series of pampering holiday spa packages. The Holiday Remedy package includes a 30 minute pure organic facial, organic massage and cinnamon body scrub for $150. Guests can enjoy the Winter Journey, comprised of a 60 minute cinnamon body scrub and deep forest massage for $210, or relax with the Holiday Beauty package, with a 60 minute moisture drench facial and a manicure and pedicure ritual for $200. These discounted holiday treats reduce anxiety and increase relaxation.
Catamaran Spa – Mission Bay
Surrounded by the beach and bay, this quintessential San Diego spa may look like summer, but the Catamaran is embracing the holidays through December 31st to keep you warm during the winter chill. The Crimson Cranberry Facial is an anti-oxidant and nourishing botanical facial that stimulates cell regeneration and leaves skin hydrated and silky smooth – on special for $99. Take care of your feet with the Chocolate Candy Cane Pedicure, a sweet treat that starts with a foot scrub in a peppermint foot bath and is followed by a chocolate sugar scrub, a stimulating chocolate foot mask, a calf and foot deep massage, and is topped off with your perfect polish – on special for $65.
Skinsational Skin and Body Spa – Carlsbad
This North County spa has turned into a winter wonderland to make sure your skin never drops below full potential. The Cranberry and Pomegranate Delight is a full body skin polish that will give your skin a head to toe holiday glow. Cranberry infused jojoba beads gently exfoliate and buff, followed by a Pomegranate lotion massage, for $70. The Candy Cane Facial awakens the senses with aromas of warm cinnamon spice and cool peppermint. This facial resurfaces your skin and reduces fine lines, for $125.
Sirens Salon and Day Spa – Pacific Beach
If you prefer double-dessert to a main course, let Sirens handle the catering this holiday season. The Pumpkin Body Masque begins with a dry brush exfoliation followed by a body painting of the special pumpkin treatment and warming wrap, and is finished off with pumpkin body butter for $90. The Caramel Decadence combines the signature coffee scrub with a sensual dripping of caramel and a pouring of warm milk that smoothes the skin while enhancing your energy and removing toxins, for $90.
Sea Spa – Coronado
Loews Coronado Resort believes ‘tis the season for spa, and we have to agree. Enjoy festive relaxation with Sea Spa’s 50-minute Sugar Cookie Scrub. Infused oil and sugar are blended into a scrub to gently exfoliate the skin and increase circulation, followed by an application of luxurious Sugar Cookie body lotion, for $145. As an extra holiday gift, book any 50-minute spa service and enjoy 50% off the treatment of the month this December.
The Sanctuary – Point Loma
This posh and petite day spa is your coastal destination for holiday pampering. The Holiday Glow package treats you with a 15 minute peppermint foot massage with peppermint hot cocoa, a 20 minute neck and shoulder massage, and the ultimate glow facial, topped off with a 30 minute make over for $195. For your eventful needs, opt for the Holiday Party Ready package which includes an all-out private holiday party make-over plus $30 in your choice of Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up to take home for $75 total.
KIN Spa – Downtown
This elegant hotel spa offers two holiday packages to keep you warm and pampered all season. Go with the Winter Rejuvenation special for a 60-minute Swedish Massage, 30-minute Holiday Scrub (choose from peppermint, ginger bread spice or pumpkin), and 20% off retail products, for $99. Or, keep it simple with the Spa Pedicure with your choice of peppermint, ginger bread spice or pumpkin pedicure scrub, for $45. Both specials run through December 31, available Monday - Thursday.
South Coast Spa – Temecula
Discover the vineyard’s winter landscape and don’t forget to stop into the spa for seasonal indulgence. The Peppermint Twist features a 50-minute aromatherapy peppermint massage and a 50-minute peppermint pedicure. Finish your session on the balcony overlooking the vineyards with a complimentary glass of your favorite wine. Use the offer code “peppermint twist” now through December 31st and save $55 Sunday – Thursday.
Away Spa – Downtown
During the Spice it Up seasonal special, the W Hotel’s signature spa is offering any massage with an organic cinnamon paprika body lotion, and any facial with a Yam and Pumpkin enzyme treatment. Make the most of this seasonal perk by customizing your own massage or facial with whatever methods you wish.
Four Seasons Aviara – Carlsbad
Though available all year long, the Nourishing Sugar Glow treatment is perfect for winter time. Available in citrus or ginger blends, the full-body scrub is the perfect answer to dehydrated skin. The exfoliating qualities of sugar combine with oil to nourish and hydrate the body. A cascading Vichy shower accompanies this heavenly experience, for $140.
If your winter spa needs are geared more toward preparation than peppermint, check out these all-in-one holiday spa packages.
Serenity Day Spa and Salon – Del Mar
Catering to every last detail, Serenity’s Holiday Ready Package offers a 50-Minute Serenity Customized European Facial, Brow Wax, Shampoo & Style, Serenity Natural Manicure & Pedicure Combo and Holiday Champagne Toast, all for just ($170). For the everyday occasion, cash in your Holiday Treat and enjoy 50-Minute Spa Treatments for just $50. You can choose from three options: Serenity Customized European Facial, Natural Manicure & Pedicure Combo, or the Aromatherapy Massage. Bonus: Serenity is a Toys for Tots drop-off location. Bring an unwrapped toy, get a gift certificate! Get details here.
The Spa at The Grand Del Mar – Del Mar
Leave it to The Spa and Haim Salon to help you prepare for your special holiday events. The Grand Entrance Package offers a choice of one 60-minute Grand Wrap which includes wrap and mini-facial or mini-massage, a Spa Manicure with complimentary paraffin treatment, Shampoo & Blow Dry, %20 discount on retail purchases, and complimentary value parking, for $325. Makeup application, updo or pedicure add-ons are also available.
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