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Health Spas in California

California has some of the first and very finest health spas in the country, including Golden Door, Cal-A-Vie and The Oaks at Ojai. Also known as destination spas, health spas in California offer a total spa experience, including spa treatments, healthy spa cuisine, exercise classes, meditation, lectures and a range of outdoors activities. Read more about health spas in California.

Golden Door

Founded in 1958, Golden Door in southern California was a groundbreaker and is still one of the finest spas in country.

Cal-A-Vie

This elegant spa retreat in located in the hills forty miles north of San Diego. Each of its 24 cottages offers spacious interiors with 18th century antiques.

California - The Oaks at Ojai

Ojai, the small artist town just south of Santa Barbara near the Pacific Ocean, is home to this family-run spa. Considered a good value.

California - The Palms At Palm Springs

The Palms has a classic Mediterranean setting with towering palms and an open courtyard. It strives to offers value and excellent service.

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