Los Angeles Spa Guide: The Best Spas in the South Bay
[Photo by Olivia Krueger]
Located south of Los Angeles’ Westside (Santa Monica, Venice, etc), the South Bay is made up of multiple cities including the idyllic beach towns of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Spanning all the way down to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro, the South Bay is known for its relaxed vibe, beautiful homes, stunning beaches and ocean views, bustling restaurant and shopping scene, and local venues like The Strand House and The Comedy & Magic Club.
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The family-friendly community is known for hosting popular annual events like BeachLife Festival, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament, Hermosa Beach Ironman, and more. The South Bay is also home to a flourishing wellness scene that includes outdoor activities like surfing and volleyball, biking on the Strand (a 20+ mile path that runs from Torrance all the way up to Santa Monica), fitness studios, spas and wellness spaces.
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The South Bay offers a wide variety of options for relaxation and self-care including luxury resort and hotel spas, boutique spas, nail salons and more. From Manhattan Beach to Palos Verdes, check out our guide to the best spas and wellness spaces in the South Bay.
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Bellacures
850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, #102, El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 341-7600
With multiple locations including The Point in El Segundo, Bellacures is a premier nail care destination that makes guests feel refreshed, pampered and polished. Bellacures South Bay offers a wide selection of services for the hands and feet, including specialty manicures like the Canna Cure (a CBD-focused service) and the Lymphatic-Cure, which includes lymphatic drainage massage and Gua Sha Therapy.
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Bellacures also offers add-on services ranging from callus and paraffin treatments to foot masks and scrubs, as well as select waxing services and nail enhancements such as acrylics, Gel Builder, and Gel-X. They can accommodate spa parties for groups of five or more for special occasions like bridal showers, bachelorettes, birthdays and other events.
Burke Williams Torrance
2733 E Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 803-5550
The original urban day spa, Burke Williams has multiple locations across California including its Torrance spa, where guests can enjoy top-notch spa services in a sanctuary of wellness and beauty. Inspired by the traditions of world-class European day spas, Burke Williams is dedicated to relaxation and renewal and offers an array of amenities including whirlpools, steam rooms, dry saunas, quiet rooms, and luxurious treatment rooms.
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Burke Williams Torrance is located in the beautiful Torrance Towne Center and features 12,000 square feet of relaxation space that is reminiscent of a Balinese hotel with details like soothing earth tones complemented by grasscloth, bamboo and dark wood; soothing water features and a relaxation lounge with luxurious upholstered furniture accented with soft lighting and a warm fireplace.
The treatment menu at Burke Williams includes a wide range of massages, facials, skincare and nail services, as well as wet room and chiropractic treatments. One of their newest offerings is the Tranquility Massage, an 80-minute service that incorporates hand-crafted Nepalese singing bowls paired with the rhythmic movements of Swedish massage to transport guests to a dream-like state.
H2O Hermosa
1429 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 442-2370
Located in the heart of Hermosa Beach just steps from the sand and local attractions, H2O Hermosa is a boutique lifestyle hotel with exceptional amenities including a contemporary fitness center, rooftop open lounge space, two EV charging stations and a 24-hour business center. The perfect place for a relaxing beach getaway, local staycation or business travel, the hotel is ideal for all types of guests.
H2O Hermosa also has local partnerships with Hermosa Brewing and Nosotros Tequila to offers guests excellent food and a memorable stay. For those seeking relaxation during their visit, the hotel also offers spa services that can be enjoyed outdoors or in guests’ rooms. Offerings include Sports and Prenatal massage, energy work, reflexology, private yoga, as well as add-ons like aromatherapy oils.
Heyday Manhattan Beach
3360 N Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite N110, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 986-8661
Known for its expert facials, personalized skin treatments, and curated range of premium skincare products, Heyday has multiple locations across the U.S. with several boutiques in California including Manhattan Beach, where guests can enjoy customized, educational skincare services.
In addition to their signature 50-minute facial, various add-ons are available including microcurrent, light therapy, gua sha, and hydro wand infusion, among others. Heyday also offers a monthly membership that includes product discounts, half-off enhancements, and a monthly facial.
Pause South Bay
820 S. Pacific Coast Highway, #110, El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 602-6810
An experiential wellness studio with multiple locations including El Segundo, West Hollywood and Venice (Brentwood coming soon), Pause Studio was founded by friends and former Equinox executives John Klein and Jeff Ono. Designed to facilitate mental regeneration and physical recovery, Pause offers innovative wellness services that help reduce stress, elevate creativity, improve focus, accelerate physical recovery, and enhance performance.
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Pause South Bay’s offerings include flotation therapy, infrared sauna therapy, IV vitamin therapy drips and shots, cryotherapy, ice baths, contrast therapy, and naturopathic doctor services. Their retail area highlights a carefully curated selection of wellness brands and products that include CBD products, clean beauty, functional beverages, adaptogens, and more.
Sand Spa
3408 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 921-8231
327 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0176
Sand Spa offers a modern-day spa experience in a relaxing setting inspired by the serenity of the ocean. Founded by Megan Richardson and Gretchen Tiernan in 2014, the spa has locations in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and West Hollywood. In addition to the spa’s inviting and comfortable atmosphere, guests enjoy high-quality services ranging from massages and body treatments to skin and nail care.
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They also provide various beauty services such as manicures, waxing, eyelash extensions, brow shaping and body scrubs. Sand Spa specializes in chair/reflexology at their Hermosa Beach location, while the nail salon in the Manhattan Beach location features a special art mural by @itsaliving in addition to neon signs with self-care mantras.
SkinSpirit Manhattan Beach
3113 N Sepulveda Blvd., Unit C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (424) 653-3700
SkinSpirit, a leading destination for medical-grade aesthetic skin, face and body services recently opened its fourth Southern California location in Manhattan Beach (other locations include Beverly Hills, Long Beach and Newport Beach). The leading provider of neurotoxins and dermal fillers, the new clinic location offers an extensive menu of medical-grade treatments including injectables, award-winning facials and custom-tailored aesthetic sin, face and body services.
SkinSpirit Manhattan Beach features 1,440 square feet of wellness space that includes five service rooms and a menu with a curated selection of skin and body products from leading medical-grade lines. The clinic follows the most stringent health and hygiene protocols, and is taking additional steps such as health screenings, social distancing, added safety equipment and heightened sanitation measures. Clients can expect superior levels of skill and service, and SkinSpirit Manhattan Beach is also conveniently located across from Manhattan Village—the South Bay’s premier shopping, dining and lifestyle destination.
The Spa at Terranea
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 265-2740
Located at oceanfront Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, The Spa at Terranea invites guests to relax in a beautiful coastal setting while reconnecting with nature. The award-winning spa spans over 50,000 square feet and offers an array of locally-inspired massages and skincare treatments. Some treatments incorporate raw honey and lavender grown on-property, based on availability. Spa services include facials, massages, hydrotherapy rituals and body treatments, and are frequently recommended according to nature, Circadian Rhythm and the timing of a guest’s visit.
Spa Profile: The Spa at Terranea
The spa has 25 luxurious private treatment rooms that overlook the Pacific Ocean, in addition to an oceanfront yoga and movement studio, expansive fitness center, full-service salon, Spa Cafe and boutique. The spa also has an exclusive adults-only oceanfront pool and loungers to take in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Additional amenities include outdoor fire pit along with a co-ed relaxation lounge space and private men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor relaxation areas with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and cold plunge pool. Guests that book one of the spa’s three Signature Treatment Suites can enjoy special amenities such as freestanding copper soaking tubs, fireplaces, infrared saunas, couples’ massage tables, and Swiss showers.
The NOW Massage South Bay
710-A South Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 455-6766
Conveniently nestled inside The Works shopping center, The NOW Massage South Bay is within close proximity to many stores, restaurants and other wellness destinations such as Hammer & Nails, OrangeTwist, and Barry’s Bootcamp, among others. The popular concept massage boutique blends the quality services of a luxury massage destination with the convenience and affordability of a walk-in neighborhood spot.
The inspiring setting is inspired by travels to exotic beachside locales and is designed with tranquil colors and nature-inspired details like cactus and plants, sheepskin throws, high whitewashed ceilings, and beautiful wood doors and sinks. Each boutique features a custom crystal grid which can amplify, shift and direct energy, while the treatment rooms the soothing sound of ocean waves on loop serves as the ultimate relaxing backdrop that will instantly transport guests to the beach.
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The NOW Massage offers Swedish-inspired massages paired with an impressive menu of enhancements with options like Deep Tissue, Gua Sha, a special scalp treatment by OUAI, and cupping and acupuncture (offered at select locations). They also have a monthly membership program with special reduced pricing and their retail boutique carries a wide selection of curated wellness products including The NOW’s signature line of self-care products for the body and home.
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk