Healing Hands: The Haute 5 Luxury Spas in Orange County

After a stressful day of shopping or all-day meetings, it’s important to know the hautest places to unwind and relax. Whether you like a deep tissue massage to smooth out all those Tae Bo kinks or maybe your yoga-enthusiasm has you taking the Thai route, Orange County has lots of choices when it comes to getting the perfect rub.

Athena Day Spa

Take a moment indulging beach views on the balcony before you settle down for an exfoliating body scrub. A massage at Athena will be the best hour you have ever paid for. The European trained masseuses leave you feeling rested and rejuvenated. Your only pain? Aching to come back!

Athena Day Spa is located at 611 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. 949.376.7918

Bellagio Spa & Salon

Is your 9 to 5 giving you a kink in your neck? Head to Bellagio at Newport Coast for a good rub-down before that stressful meeting or dinner with the in-laws. Bellagio offers an array of choices from Swedish to Shiatsu. Perhaps you want to look hot in your bikini for spring, add on the airbrush tan and be set for the sun in minutes.

Bellagio Spa & Salon is located at 21165 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach CA 92657. 949.720.9277

Chaba Thai Massage

Chaba Thai offers an untraditional approach to back rubs with their yoga-like Thai massage. Chaba has cool combo of half Swedish/half Thai massage for those not ready to take the plunge to the east. If you’re on the flexible side, the movements will relieve an immense amount of stress and pressure on your joints and are recommended for the physically active.

Chaba Thai Massage is located at 1920 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.722.9111

Total Body Care

A hip, offbeat approach to the typical spa facility, Total Body Care is the spa you wish you started with awesome décor and a fun vibe. They’re also modern enough to have all their services online, you can actually shop, add what you want to your cart, and show up to redeem the gift! Another thing I love about TBC is that they have great services you can’t find anywhere else, try the Candied Apple Body Polish or Volcanic Clay Purifying Masque for something different.

Total Body Care is located at 154 Broadway Costa Mesa, CA 92627. 949.574.2400

Pacific Waters Spa

You’d never know that this secluded bungalow is actually part of the beachside Hyatt. Hotel guest or local visitor, everyone is treated like a star with private use of the sauna and steam rooms. The gorgeous grounds, muted tiles and wrought iron sconces, put you at ease and prep you for pampering. Be sure to try their all-natural Hungarian line, Eminence, which offers fun products like the Yam-Pumpkin Enzyme Peel or the Poppy Seed & Pear Scrub.

Pacific Waters Spa is located at 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648