Spa Profile: The Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort

A treatment room at The Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort.

For those in search of a quaint and cozy coastal spa getaway, look no further than The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina, California. Tucked between the rolling hills of the Carmel Valley and ocean tides of the Marina Dunes, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is an enchanting destination with its beautiful surroundings, amenities, and world-class attractions.

The perfect setting for a special occasion, family vacation, or corporate retreat, the luxury resort is a short drive away from major attractions in Monterey and Carmel. It’s also pet-friendly and offers private beach access, and has activities such as sunset bonfires, nightly wine and cheese tastings, coastal hikes, and rejuvenating spa treatments at the resort’s Spa, which utilizes elements of land and sea in a customized, holistic approach to wellness.

Vanessa Delarrue, Spa Manager at The Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort, shares insider tips, favorite treatments, and much more:

Why You’ll Love It: We are a boutique spa that focuses on providing a highly customized, holistic experience for every guest.

Key Features: In addition to free parking and being pet-friendly, our products and services utilize elements of the land and sea, including our handmade farm-to-table salt scrub used in our SaltWood Spa Rx treatment.

Bonus: Guests can enjoy our super antioxidant Wellness Tonic (celery, cucumber, parsley, pineapple juice and orange juice). This tonic is made daily from scratch.

Insider’s Tip: The perfect wellness day at The Spa at Sanctuary would be: Before or after enjoying your memorable spa treatment, stop by Salt Wood to experience a delicious meal followed by one of our Art and Wellness Signature Workshops. End your day watching the sunset next to a cozy bonfire on the resort’s beachfront bluff.

Snacks Served: Our guests can enjoy our Seasonal Infused Water and Wellness Tonic. They may also order from our mouthwatering Wellness Bites Menu.

Unique Treatment: Detox + Hydrate (80 minutes). A detoxifying brush exfoliation supports the lymph system to promote natural healing. Combined with a nutrient-rich body mask, a warm linen cocoon, and chakra stones for a restful journey into relaxation. An anti-aging face massage and custom full-body massage complete this renewing experience.

Splurge Treatment: Stillness (110 minutes). Recharge your spiritual energy and disconnect from life’s stress with this customized wellness treatment based on your needs. Allow our therapist to expertly craft a one-of-a-kind experience using multiple therapeutic modalities and tools. Includes a deep touch pressure therapy wrap and vibration therapy to promote stillness and serenity.

Treatments at the Spa at Sanctuary utilize elements of the land and sea.

Insider’s Favorite: I like them all, but my personal favorite is our Pacific Ocean Body Treatment. Inspired by an ancient Chinese healing technique, your experience begins with a full-body “coining” using a Gua Sha stone to promote body purification and stimulate circulation. Enjoy a warm and cool basalt stone face massage while cocooned in a healing, mineral-rich seaweed body mask. Includes a full-body massage to release tension.

Featured Products: We are proud to only carry the best quality ingredients at our spa. Brands like Privai, Patchology, Osea and OM4 are our guest’s favorites!

For more information and to book a treatment, visit the spa’s website and follow them on Instagram: @sanctuarybeachresort

[Images courtesy of The Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort]