Best Day Spas in Los Angeles

There are countless day spas in Los Angeles. How do you tell which spas are the best? These are my picks for the best day spas in Los Angeles, ranging from the affordable to the super-luxe.

Best Day Spas In Los Angeles

The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. The famed "Pink Lady" has a luxe but pricey spa that appeals to the older Beverly Hills crowd. A sixty-minute Swedish massage is $145 and a sixty minute facial is $160. One of the best spas in California. 310-887-2505

Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Spa, 300 South Doheny Dr. , Beverly Hills. This is one of the most elegant spas in Los Angeles, but you may have a hard time getting in between guests and the celebrity client list. One of the best spas in California. 310-273-2222

Glen Ivy Hot Springs ,25000 Glen Ivy Road Corona. Bargain hunters alert! You can spend a day at the Glen Ivy hot springs for $35 Monday through Thursday, $48 Friday through Sunday. If you want a massage or facial, make reservations well in advance. 1-800-CLUB-MUD. Glen Ivy also has a day spa at the Brea Mall in Brea. 1-866-IVY-BREA.

Kara, Park Hyatt Los Angeles, 2151 Ave. of the Stars, Century City. It's known for its "spa villas," each with its own patio. A one-hour Swedish massage is $125. 310-552-0425

Kinara, 656 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles. This combination skin care clinic, spa and cafe opened in 2002 and has quickly become one of the trendiest spas in LA. It offers ten different facials, a milk bath, and body scrubs using Hawaiian brown sugar. A 50-minute massage is $115. 310-657-9188

Le Petite Retreat Day Spa, 331 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. This is a 2,000 square foot neighborhood spa near Paramount Studios. A sixty-minute deep tissue massage is $95. 323-466-1028

Murad Medical Spa, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. Dr. Murad is known for his skin care line, sold through infomercials. This is his flagship spa location, with a range of spa treatments, including massage and energy work. 310-726-0470

Spa Mystique,The Westin Century Plaza Hotel & Spa,10220 Constellation Ave., Los Angeles. This 35,000 square foot spa draws on Eastern traditions, and has two Japanese furo pools. It has 27 indoor treatment rooms and four outdoor cabanas. Named a three-star hotel spa by Mobil Travel Guide. 310-551-3251, 877-544-2256

Ona Spa,7373 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. This Asian-inspired medical spa offers Botox, collagen, laser hair removal and Brite Smile treatments in addition to massage, facials and Ayurveda treatments. On Beverly Boulevard between La Brea and Martel. 323-931-4442

Ole Henrikson Face/Body, 8622A W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles. Celebrity skin care specialist Ole Henriksen, whose client list includes Renee Zellweger and Charlize Theron, is known for his elaborate facials and body treatments. A one-hour Swedish massage is $90. 310-854-7700

One Spa at Shutters on the Beach, One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. This 7,000 square foot spa is right on the beach and features treatments are designed by celebrity skin care specialist Ole Henriksen. Read my review of One Spa at Shutters on the Beach 310-587-1712

The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. One of the best spas in California. Right now The Peninsula Spa is in the midst of a $5 million renovation, scheduled for completion in October, 2005. 800-462 7899

The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena. This hotel has been a landmark since 1907, and has a gorgeous 12,000 square foot spa. A fifty minute aromatherapy massage is $135. 626-568-3900, 800-784-3748

The Spa Le Merigot Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. This is a beachfront hotel with relatively affordable spa prices. A full session of Swedish massage is $105. 310-395-9700

Thibiant Beverly Hills Day Spa, 449 N. Cañon Dr., Beverly Hills. Aida Thibiant's spa has been around for 30 years, and got a big update recently. A fifty minute Swedish massage is $80, and 80 minutes is $130. 310-278-7565, 800-8252517

Trilogy Spa,1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach. An hour of Swedish massage is $85. 310-318-3511