20 Of The Best Spas Across The U.S.

By: The Editors By: The Editors | July 21, 2022

a woman gets a hot stone massage at a spa

Looking to unwind and find your own personal slice of nirvana?

We asked our editors to round up their favorite spas in their home cities, and we nabbed a standout from each list so that you can sit back, relax and be pampered wherever you may roam.

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From California to Chicago, New York City to Miami and everything in between, this curated list of best spas across the United States is sure to help you find your bliss, whether you’re taking a reprieve from a hectic work schedule or want a fun experience to enjoy with friends.

Atlanta - Spa at Serenbe

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11090 Serenbe Lane, Ste. 210, Chattahoochee Hills / Website

Health, wellness and wholesome living are the pillars of Spa at Serenbe, a peaceful retreat complete with a warm atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and natural products. Spa at Serenbe uses holistic health skincare lines that use only clean, organic ingredients for a spa experience you can feel good about. For more rest and relaxation in the big A, check out the full list of best spas!

Aspen - Heaven on Earth

205 S. Mill Street, #223 / Website

Is your body loving the long days of snowboarding but your skin not so much? No worries, Heaven on Earth has just the treatment for you. As a locally owned day spa, it prides itself on personalized experiences that are unique to your needs. “Heaven on Earth is not your typical mediday spa in Aspen,” says owner Pila Xian. “It’s a family, because I’m all about building lifetime relationships with my guests. I strive to go above and beyond to understand, heal and ease the body, mind and spirit.” Choose between the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial or signature services like peels, dermaplaning and massages. For more relaxing getaways in the Aspen area, check out the full list!

Boston - Le Visage

125 Broad Street / Website

The French know skincare, so visiting Le Visage’s Anne-Cecile Curot from Champagne, France, is a no brainer for those seeking a youthful refresh. Hidden in Boston’s financial district, the spa provides a selection of facials, including the unparalleled Royal ou soin de Royaute that leaves clients with a natural, noninvasive face lift. If you’re on the go, request “The Marilyn” express, a quick dermaplaning session that will keep you glowing all day. Check out the full list of best spas in the Boston area for more!

Chicago - Chuan Spa at the Langham

330 N Wabash Ave. / Website

Every treatment at Chuan Spa at The Langham, Chicago begins with the optional Chuan Bathing Ritual, recommended to prepare your body and mind. In the comfort and privacy of gender-separate locker rooms, guests can make their way through four hot and cold rooms to loosen muscles and stimulate the senses. The Herbal Sauna opens the respiratory system; the Salt Stone Sauna reduces stress and heals skin ailments; the Experience Shower uses aromatherapy to awaken and invigorate; and, finally, the Oriental Steam room soothes with the scent of chamomile. 330 N. Wabash Ave. Check out the full list of best spas in Chicago for more.

Dallas - The Spa at the Joule

1530 Main Street / Website

The Joule hotel’s subterranean spa is dedicated to its guests’ wellness and individual needs. Reinvigorate your senses and treat yourself to customizable body rituals, massages and facials. The Blissful Ritual is an experience you can’t miss. Get the best of both worlds, beginning with a dry-brush exfoliation, followed by a scalp and full-body massage with aromatherapy oils and algae wrap that helps to get rid of toxins. Check out the full list of best spas in Dallas for more relaxing days!

Hamptons - The Baker House 1650

181 Main Street, East Hampton / Website

The luxurious Baker Spa is located in The Baker House 1650 bed and breakfast. Spa facilities include an endless swimming pool, sauna and steam shower, as well as massage and facial services. Check out the full list of best spas in the Hamptons for more!

Hawaii - The Kahala Spa

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave. / Website

Tranquility is king at The Kahala Spa, where beauty rituals are performed in personal suites with private soaking tubs. Pamper yourself with a hydrating facial treatment such as the Ho‘ola Hana Hou (90 minutes), which begins with a back massage using warm stones to activate the vital energy points that address signs of aging, giving your complexion that coveted glow. For more tropical spa locations, check out the full list of best spas in Hawaii!

Houston - The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston

1300 Lamar Sreet / Website

While it may be located in Downtown Houston, a day at The Spa at the Four Seasons truly takes you out of this world. With modern and sleek design, this spa puts the mind at maximum ease with its state-of-the-art treatments. The Winter Glow Body Scrub, a 50-minute full-body exfoliating treatment, renews and hydrates the skin after a harsh winter. Facials like the Antioxidant Plant Assisted Detox Facial and the Mens Herbal Organic Facial tailor to each skin type, targeting acne-prone and dehydrated skin. Treatments are not a luxury but rather a “therapy” and “nourishment” at this rejuvenating spot. Keep the spa party going in Houston with the full list of best spas!

Las Vegas - The Spa at Wynn

3131 Las Vegas Blvd. / Website

As the first spa in Las Vegas to receive a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, The Spa at Wynn has established itself with relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. Its selection of couple's rituals is the ultimate way to build a stronger bond with your significant other. The Couple’s Good Luck Ritual strengthens and promotes high relationship wishes in the Couple’s Suite, one of the most amorous settings of the property. In addition, the Couple’s Tropical Journey and the Couple’s Desert Stone Indulgence are designed to situate the couple into the relaxing state they truly deserve. Check out the full list of best spas in Las Vegas for more great spots!

Los Angeles - Surya Spa

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700 Wilshire Blvd. / Website

Specializing in Ayurvedic restorative therapy, Surya Spa in Santa Monica provides eight single-day and two wellness packages, including an extended retreat. Treatments feature natural oils, Ayurvedic wood and bone tools, and crystals to balance energy and relieve stress. Selected programs include a one-year transformation which harnesses Ayurvedic planetary therapy, a mother and baby program to ease prenatal or postpartum stress, and a dosha yoga plan that utilizes specialized asanas and pranayama exercises personally designed for your body and lifestyle. For more great options, check out the full list of best spas in Los Angeles!

Miami - The Setai

2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website

The Valmont Spa at The Setai opens its doors to an intimate and peaceful haven featuring signature spa offerings designed around the natural resources of Switzerland and late cosmetic research findings to curate long-lasting results. Seek Setai rituals such as hydration and purification to revitalize skin through a combination of body scrub and gentle massage from the best experts. Check out the full list of best spas in the Miami area for more great getaways!

NYC - Joanna Vargas Day Spa

501 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor, Ste. 300 / Website

Joana Vargas’ philosophy is that everyone can have great skin, and her A-list Rolodex—including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rachel Brosnahan, Keri Russell and Mindy Kaling—proves it. Using plant-based ingredients and noninvasive techniques, Vargas brightens skin with a natural approach. Her radio-frequency facial, the Forever Facial, is a favorite among celebs as it’s an effective, noninvasive treatment for an instant, youthful lift. For more beauty treatments in NYC, check out the full list!

Orange County - The Spa at Pelican Hill

22701 S Pelican Hill Road / Website

Undergo the ultimate self-care journey at the Spa at Pelican Hill, where a slew of amenities is available at your fingertips. From massages and facials to nail care and seaside workout classes, everything you need is here. Try treatments like the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and the Diamond Radiance Facial for a taste of luxury. Check out the full list for more Orange County spas!

Palm Beach - Lara House of Beauty

120 S. Dixie Hwy Suite 104 / Website

Lara House of Beauty has everything you need for a sweet new glow. For the body, try vacuum therapy that stimulates the muscles, breaks cellulite and fat deposits, removes toxins and improves lymphatic drainage; or go for the body wrap infused with nourishing oils and botanical-based formulas for tightening, toning and firming. For more Palm Beach spa days, check out the full list!

Philadelphia - Body+Beauty Lab

834 Chestnut Street / Website

Through black cabanas, find the oasis that is Body+Beauty Lab, where treatments are catered to clients’ individual needs. Experience the cutting-edge of the beauty field, combining medicine, technology and beauty into services ranging from fat-diminishing CoolSculpting to laser treatments. CoolSculpting Elite uses dual applicators to freeze fat in nine separate body areas to mold a leaner, healthier you. Body+Beauty Lab also offers a free skin analysis to create an individual skincare regimen so you feel great and look good inside and out. Check out the full list of best spas in Philly for more!

San Diego - The Spa at Rancho Valencia

5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe / Website

Welcome to the new and improved Forbes 5-star-rated Spa at Rancho Valencia, known for its state-of-the-art fitness center, luxurious salon with blow-dry bar, expanded retail area, manicure and pedicure services, spacious men and women’s locker rooms, relaxation areas and poolside cabanas. Recharge your skin by choosing from one of the many skin and facial therapy options, including the Foundation Facial, Luminous Lift Facial, Signature Facial, Gentleman’s Facial, Microdermabrasion Facial Series, The Expert, Valencia Diamond Lift and White Diamond. The Spa also offers facial boosters for a quick skin refresh. For more great spots in San Diego, check out the full list!

San Francisco - Cavallo Point Healing Art Center & Spa

601 Murray Circle / Website

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, the spa at Cavallo Point offers a luxe retreat from the city. A day of pamepering here might include a massage, facial or even a dip in the heated meditation pool. Check out the full list of San Francisco spas for more relaxing days!

Scottsdale - Joya Spa and Salon

4949 E. Lincoln Drive / Website

From body treatments and facials to couples' massages, meditation and acupuncture, the Joya Spa at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at the Montelucia has something for everyone. Indulge in an experience where stress and burdens are washed away, leaving you refreshed and revived. For more fun in Scottsdale, check out the full list!

Silicon Valley - Sense Spa

2825 Sand Hill Road / Website

This popular day spa, part of the Rosewood Sandhill Resort, is tranquilly set by California gardens with picturesque views of the Santa Cruz mountains. Its treatment menu features revitalizing massages in a luxurious setting, guaranteeing your energy to be fully replenished by the time you leave. Sense Spa also offers well-polished manicures and pedicures, and is conveniently connected to Alex Chase’s Salon for salon services. Its Lifestyle Membership is perfect for clientele in the area, providing amenities like a personal lifestyle coordinator and preferred services for members. Check out the full list of best spas in Silicon Valley for more!

Washington D.C. - Four Seasons Baltimore Spa

200 International Drive / Website

Recognized as one of Maryland’s top spa hotels, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore provides clients the ultimate wellness escape. This spacious 10,000-square-foot harbor haven welcomes guests to embody the calm and relaxing sensations from the moment they arrive. Embark on a truly unforgettable evening with a candle-lit soak overlooking the water, or nourish in the ultimate HydraFacial experience that will leave your skin supple and glowy. For more great spots in Washington D.C., check out the full list!



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