Spring Cleaning: San Diego Spa Specials

Shake off winter residue with a luxurious take on spring cleaning at San Diego spas. Many of our city’s finest day spas are ushering in the new season with specials on coveted treatments, from facials and massages to body wraps and pedicures. Our top picks include the Made Fresh Daily cherry lemon twist services at The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn, the Ginseng Cellussage detox massage at Spa L’Auberge, and the orange blossom-inspired wellness rituals at Catamaran Spa, all of which are available at discounted rates for a limited time.

Discover new spring specials at San Diego spas

Made Fresh Daily: Cherry Lemon Twist at The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn

The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn honors organic inspiration for seasonal specials. New for spring is the Made Fresh Daily “cherry lemon twist” treatment, available for a limited time. The 80-minute package includes a cherry and lemon body scrub, flower blossom wrap with a chamomile scalp treatment, and an everlasting flower massage, paired with cherry lemonade refreshment. The Made Fresh Daily spring treatment is priced at $175 through May 25. Also new is the Spring Zest Nail Package, a 70-minute manicure and pedicure enhanced with a Made Fresh Daily cherry lemon scrub, for $99.

Ginseng Cellussage Detox Massage at Spa L’Auberge

L’Auberge Del Mar’s signature spa offers new monthly specials this spring. Get your skin in shape for the season with the Ginseng Cellussage cellulite massage, a detoxifying treatment that utilizes the natural herbal properties of Jade, Ginseng and Caffeine to smooth, slim and tone the body while reducing the appearance of cellulite. The 80-minute massage is on special for $150 through March (reg. $185). Next up, Spa L’Auberge offers the 50-minute Honey Fascia Massage for $130 in April, an invigorating treatment that stimulates the lymph system while using the healing antioxidants found in honey.

Orange Blossom Ritual at Catamaran Spa

The Catamaran Spa invites you to indulge in an array of orange blossom-inspired spa specials during the month of March. The 140-minute Orange Blossom Ritual pampers you from head to toe, starting with an orange blossom coconut sugar body polish, a coconut milk soak and a “fruit cocktail” body wrap. Rinse off in the Swiss shower and finish with an orange blossom oil massage. The ritual treatment is priced at $245 through March (reg. $275). For a taste of Catamaran’s spring flavor, opt for the 50-minute Orange Blossom Pedicure, on special for $65 through March (reg. $75). More specials available in April include the 80-minute Botanical Vitality Body wrap for $155 and the 50-minute Papaya Enzyme Facial for $99.

Step in to Spring Package at Spa Aquazul

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront boasts a variety of ways to play and get pampered this spring season. The hotel’s signature Spa Aquazul offers a Step in to Spring package, which includes a detoxifying Champagne of the Sea body treatment followed by a Wellness Pedicure. Step in to Spring is priced at $165 for a limited time (reg. $210). Another option is the March Madness Getaway, an all-inclusive spa package designed to clear your mind this month. The package includes a Hot Sea Stone Massage, Radiant Glow Facial and a Signature Spa Pedicure enhanced with a champagne toast for $259 (reg. 330).

New Spring Specials at The Spa at Torrey Pines

The Spa at Torrey Pines understands that a full day of pampering is always more fun when enjoyed with a friend. During the month of March, receive 10% off when you and a friend have services the same day, and as a bonus, receive 20% off any facial when having a massage on the same day. During the month of April, receive 15% off all body scrubs and receive an additional 20% off any facial when having a massage on the same day. The more the merrier this spring at The Spa at Torrey Pines.

‘Bell Well at The Del’ Yoga Retreat at Hotel del Coronado

The Del invites us to channel our inner Yogi for a rejuvenating weekend dedicated to health, wellness and the ancient art of yoga. The Spa at The Del and YogaTrips present the first in a new series of ‘Be Well at The Del’ weekend retreats, March 16-18. Each guest will receive two night accommodation, one 50-minute spa treatment, two 90-minute yoga classes on the beach instructed by Luciana LoPresto, Elixir Bar breakfast on Saturday, Crown Room brunch on Sunday, lunch on the Sun Deck and much more. Get details here

Coming Soon: San Diego Spa Week

The spring edition of San Diego Spa Week arrives April 16-22, hooking you up with select $50 treatments at participating spas across the county. Priority booking for these discounted spa treatments begins March 12. Stay tuned for the full list of participating San Diego spas and featured treatments.

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