Paradise Point Resort is a 44-acre island off the coast of gentle Mission Bay, bordering Pacific Beach. Although in this case, “island” doesn't mean cruise ships, Hawaiian shirts, and mai tais, this local secret really is an authentic and autonomous paradise. Further downstream from the towering palms, lush beaches and lapping waves of Paradise Point Resort lies Spa Terre. This exotic luxe spa guarantees an unforgettable journey for all your senses, with body treatments, tanning methods, facial and nail care, massage therapies and much more.

Spa Terre's globe-trotting staff really did their homework. Once you exit your bungalow onto the lanai, venture into the Far East with a Balinese, Indonesian and Thai tradition. Or revel in the tropics with jasmine, lemongrass and frangipani infused treatments. The Thai Kelapa Spa Ritual will really spin you back on your axis. This body therapy includes a table Thai massage, a tropical body mask and a Thai-style foot massage followed by a soak in a deep Japanese tub saturated with organic flower blossoms and fragrances.

Unlike most upscale spas, which neglect their San Diego roots by emphasizing cross-cultural rituals alone, many of SpaTerre's treatments are designed to reflect San Diego's native ebb and flow. Utilizing an indigenous blend of SoCal herbs and minerals in addition to serene meditative practices, SpaTerre really gets their clientele into a San Diego state of mind. The Pacific Seaweed Body Mask, a mineral-rich seaweed therapy from nearby shores, improves circulation and relaxes muscle tension with Dead Sea salt exfoliation. Then cleanse your most personal palette in the revitalizing Vichy shower.