California Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Ojai
Indigo Pool at Ojai Valley Inn.
Ojai is known as a sanctuary of relaxation with plenty of opportunities for physical and spiritual wellness. From yoga and meditation to holistic workshops, hiking, biking, golf, live music, and healthy farm-to-table cuisine, there are an abundance of ways to experience adventure, unwind, and disconnect in Ojai.
Read more: Top 16 Things to do in Ojai
The beautiful southern California setting, surrounded by the Topa Topa Mountains, is also famous for its many spas, which each have their own charm and specialties. In our California spa guide, we share our top picks for the best spas in Ojai to help you find the best places to unwind and recharge. (Ojai is about 30 minutes from Ventura, about one hour from Santa Barbara, and about two hours from Los Angeles.)
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For the Resort Spa Experience: Spa Ojai at Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 - (855) 697-8780
Spa Ojai.
Ojai Valley Inn is a tranquil Five-Diamond Resort tucked within the Topa Topa Mountains across 22 acres painted with oaks, olive trees, sage, and lavender. From relaxing one of the resort’s swimming pools to playing the resort’s golf course or participating in classes at events at The Farmhouse, guests enjoy a setting of casual elegance.
When it comes to dining, guests can experience the magic of Ojai and beautiful Topa Topa mountain views over an alfresco dinner at Olivella. This is the only restaurant between Los Angeles and Northern California that holds Forbes Four Star and AAA Four-Diamond designations. For a lovely alfresco breakfast or lunch at the historic resort, The Oak Grill has got you covered.
Spa Ojai provides a pampering experience with a luxurious California vibe. The Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star spa recently underwent a $5 million dollar renovation that included a makeover to the 24 treatment rooms, public spaces, and two luxurious penthouse guest suites.
The spa features all the resort bells and whistles with amenities including two pools, five hot tub whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, several relaxation lounges, an outdoor courtyard, spa cafe, spa boutique, fitness facilities, 25 luxurious treatment rooms, and two spa penthouse guest suites for overnight stays. There’s also a spiritual wellness center, artist cottage, and apothecary for creative wellness experiences and classes.
In addition to the new spa upgrades, Ojai Valley Inn’s spa village also offers renovated Spa Penthouse Suites with private balconies that sit above Spa Ojai. The suites provide two havens for wellness-seeking guests looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway.
Treatment recommendations at Spa Ojai include the spa’s signature Kuyam experience. The Kuyam, a Chumash Native American Indian word meaning "a place to rest together," is a unique detoxifying experience that combines therapeutic, self-applied desert clay with essential oils, intense dry heat, and inhalation therapy in a sauna-like environment.
Cabana massages by Spa Ojai’s tranquility pool are available for those staying at the resort. Services options at Spa Ojai include customizable Swedish, deep tissue, and reflexology massages, along with facials and manicures.
Spa Profile: Spa Ojai at Ojai Valley Inn
For Results-Oriented Treatments: The Spa at the Lavender Inn
210 East Matilija Street, Ojai, California 93023 - (805) 798-3555
The Spa at the Lavender Inn.
The Spa at the Lavender Inn, run by Mary Nelson Skincare, is located in downtown Ojai right beside the historic Lavender Inn Bed and Breakfast that was built in 1874. It’s a small, cozy spa in the middle of a beautiful garden within walking distance from many restaurants, galleries, and shops. Visitors enjoy the personalized results-oriented treatments that the spa is known for.
The spa is currently accepting appointments for massages and facials. Massages can be enjoyed outdoors in the gardens under the Lavender Inn’s gazebo. Contact The Spa at the Lavender Inn for the full list of service options.
For a Local Favorite: Body Essentials of Ojai
236 W Ojai Ave #101, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 656-7600
Body Essentials of Ojai.
Body Essentials of Ojai is the community’s oldest day spa. Located in the heart of downtown Ojai, the spa focuses on a holistic approach to wellness with an emphasis on stress reduction, balance of the mind, relaxation, and revitalizing treatments. Body Essentials offers treatments featuring medical-grade and organic ingredients, along with the latest and most effective technologies.
For the latest updates or to schedule an appointment, visit bodyessentialsojai.com
Spa Profile: Body Essentials of Ojai
For Chumash-Inspired Healing: Day Spa of Ojai
209 N Montgomery St, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 640-1100
Day Spa of Ojai.
Day Spa of Ojai is a quiet spa that provides the opportunity to reconnect and energize your spirit through specialized treatments. Inspired by owner Kim Wachter’s Chumash Native American heritage, the spa provides a place to rest, restore, and heal one’s body, mind, and spirit.
The Day Spa of Ojai is currently offering massages and facials. Services currently available include deep tissue massages, foot reflexology, facials, and some body treatments. The spa has HEPA filter air purifiers and air conditioning. For the most up-to-date service details, visit thedayspa.com
For Full-Body Beauty Services and Pampering: Ojai + Fox
501 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 746-6476
Formerly Enhanced Day Spa & Boutique, Ojai + Fox is currently offering massages, facials, sugaring, spray tans, halo “salt” therapy, and more. Be sure to check the spa’s website for weekly specials and the most current offings at ojaifoxspa.com
For an Outdoor Massage: Ojai Zen Spa
177 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 708-8629
Zen Spa of Ojai.
Enjoy a quiet garden retreat at this peaceful spa in Meiners Oaks. Guests enjoy both indoor and outdoor treatments (weather permitting), including an outdoor table shower massage. Treatments offered include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Reflexology, Polarity Therapy Pregnancy Massage, and more.
Zen Spa is currently open and offering massage appointments. To schedule a service, call Zen Spa of Ojai.
For the Skin Care Purist: EarthTonics Spa and Apothecary
418 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 798-1153
While EarthTonics Spa, founded by holistic esthetician Daron Hope, closed at the end of January 2022, EarthTonics Apothecary is open for business. The destination’s skincare products are handmade in-house and custom-blended. They are available online at the EarthTonics Apothecary Store and in person at the shop. Committed to product purity, the EarthTonics product collection is made from sustainably-harvested botanicals and free from toxic preservatives.
EarthTonics fresh botanical skin care, can be shipping across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, as well as local delivery.
Hope shares some customer favorites from the EarthTonics collection:
Honey + Bamboo Facial Scrub ($38): Known as our “facial-in-a-jar,” this transformative scrubbing mask leaves skin soft, glowing, and supple. Raw honey blends seamlessly with nourishing organic oils, cocooning skin in nutritious moisture infused with chaga mushroom and other herbal extracts. Perfect exfoliation from biodegradable bamboo micro-beads rich in minerals and silica gently smooths rough texture and increases microcirculation to detoxify skin from within. A fragrant cocktail of floral hydrosols and essential oils boost regeneration and promote elasticity for an incredibly soft and vibrant result.
Repair Creme Concentrate ($38): This concentrated facial moisturizer features Tahitian Tamanu oil—a nutrient-dense nectar valued for its ability to repair sun damage, heal blemishes, soothe irritation, and firm skin. Combined with nutritive meadowfoam seed oil, brightening chamomile and a touch of raw, organic shea butter, this breathable formula helps to protect and strengthen compromised skin. Herbal extracts of plantain, calendula, sweet orange, and oats nourish while increasing cell turnover, stimulating rapid healing and a firmer, brighter complexion.
Budget-Friendly Massage Option: AA Relaxing Station
323 E Matilija St, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 302-1166
During many of my visits to Ojai, I’ve found myself at AA Relaxing Station for an affordable, yet amazing massage. From foot massages to full body massages, AA Relaxing Station has many affordable options. The destination is simple, yet clean and welcoming.
Another Budget-Friendly Massage Option: Bamboo Creek Spa
1002 E Ojai Ave B, Ojai, CA 93023 - (805) 299-5899
This affordable spa was opened in 2012 by Alice Ramsay to bring massage to more people at modest prices. “When I moved to Ojai with its rich, healthy living reputation, I was surprised to find massage out of the financial reach for many residents and guests,” says Ramsay. “The goal of Bamboo Creek is to deliver a world-class experience to each guest at a price that is not prohibitive.” The Chinese-style foot spa is open until almost 10 p.m. daily and accepts walk-in customers.
Bamboo Creek is currently open, offering services including massages and reflexology. For the latest details or to make an appointment, visit bamboocreekspa.com.
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Please check with hotels and spas directly for the latest offerings since options change often.
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