Spa L'Auberge at L'Auberge Del Mar

Located in the heart of Del Mar, L'Auberge Del Mar overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers a resort experience reminiscent of a private, coastal estate. The stylish hotel offers 121 guest rooms and suites, gourmet dining options, a private walking path to the beach, a relaxing pool area, and an ocean-inspired wellness spa.

Spa L'Auberge is the perfect combination of relaxation and renewal with a focus on the healing powers of the ocean. The beach-chic spa was named as one of Condé Nast Traveler's "Top 25 Spas in the US.” We caught up with Spa Director Leah Porlas to learn more about the relaxing, wellness getaway.

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Why You’ll Love It: Our staff; our therapists are very skilled.

Key Features: We have a beautiful indoor/outdoor relaxation area allowing guests to breathe in the fresh ocean air just a block from our location. Our herbal-infused steam rooms are also a must.

Insider’s Tip: We encourage guests to arrive early to use the steam room and apply a complimentary, high-quality hair mask with a shower cap. The steam not only preps the body for a spa treatment, it allows the hair mask to soak in and condition the hair. To further enhance the steam experience, guests can request a facial mask sample and apply that as well.

Spa Snacks: We serve fresh fruit and handcrafted organic teas.

Splurge Treatment: For the ultimate splurge, I recommend adding on our PCA facial peel and Neck Firming Treatment (two add-ons) to any body or facial treatment. It’s such a bang for the buck, as together the enhancements help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in an overall glow of the skin, neck, and décolleté.

Insider’s Favorite: My favorite treatment is our 80-minute therapeutic massage with muscle relief upgrade. The CBD muscle relief upgrade is worth the $25 extra charge and a must take-home retail product. I feel the difference in my muscle and joints every time after my treatment.

Featured Brands: We feature Cause+Medic, Davines, NuFace, Osea, PCA, SkinCeuticals, and Waxing Kara.

For more information, visit destinationhotels.com and follow @laubergedelmar on Instagram.

[Images courtesy of L’Auberge Del Mar]