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Vogue Lists 8 Best Spas in California

other · 2026-04-24

Vogue has published a list of eight top spas in California, highlighting destinations that offer unique wellness experiences. The spas include Bardessono Hotel and Spa in Napa Valley, which pioneered the spa-suite concept; Two Bunch Palms near Palm Springs, known for its natural hot springs originally named by the Cahuilla tribe; Halehouse Spa at Stanly Ranch in Napa, a results-driven wellness hub with state-of-the-art technology; Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, a secluded 12-acre property; Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, considered North America's original wellness destination spa; Spa Ojai in Ojai Valley, offering high-end treatments and spiritual wellness; Sense Spa at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, with ocean views and genteel ambiance; and PSYC at The Parker Palm Springs, designed by Jonathan Adler, featuring personalized treatments and an indoor saltwater pool. The list excludes notable entries like Esalen, Cal-a-Vie, and Golden Door, which appear on other Vogue lists.

Key facts

  • Vogue published a list of eight best spas in California.
  • Bardessono Hotel and Spa pioneered Napa Valley's spa-suite concept.
  • Two Bunch Palms' hot springs were originally named by the Cahuilla tribe.
  • Halehouse Spa at Stanly Ranch is a 12,000-square-foot wellness hub.
  • Hotel Bel-Air is spread across 12 acres in Los Angeles.
  • Rancho La Puerta is considered North America's original wellness destination spa.
  • Spa Ojai offers a Spiritual Wellness menu with resident intuitives.
  • PSYC at The Parker Palm Springs was designed by Jonathan Adler.

Entities

Artists

  • Jonathan Adler

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Bardessono Hotel and Spa
  • Two Bunch Palms
  • Halehouse Spa at Stanly Ranch
  • Hotel Bel-Air
  • Rancho La Puerta
  • Spa Ojai
  • Sense Spa at Rosewood Miramar Beach
  • PSYC at The Parker Palm Springs
  • Esalen
  • Cal-a-Vie
  • Golden Door

Locations

  • California
  • Napa Valley
  • Palm Springs
  • Coachella Valley
  • San Francisco
  • Napa
  • Sonoma
  • Los Angeles
  • Tecate
  • Ojai Valley
  • Santa Barbara
  • Montecito
  • Santa Ynez Mountains
  • Cape Cod
  • Tuscany

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