“If the ocean can calm itself, so can you. we are both salt water mixed with air.” ― Nayyirah Waheed
The ocean has a magical connection to our wellness. For those who embrace the healing properties of life by the sea, such as mineral-rich salt water and the sights and sounds at the shore, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but moment to moment. Whether it’s a flat, calm sea or a rugged, crashing surf, the ocean fills your senses. If you long for a spa and wellness experience by the sea, set sail for these exceptional ocean spa destinations.
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, Florida
Located along the white sand shores of Florida’s Miami Beach, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort presents an authentic and specialized approach to health, wellness and complete well-being. Exuding the “luxury of wellness,” Carillon focuses on aligning physical, mental and spiritual health by offering a comprehensive retreat. Carillon is the largest spa in the region, offering a one-of-a-kind Thermal Experience and a medical wellness division. Carillon’s innovative spa treatments, immersive experiences, fitness program, medically focused therapies, and beauty services work in harmony to renew your body, mind, and soul.
The Spa at Salishan Coastal Lodge, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Set on the Central Oregon Coast, the Spa at Salishan Coastal Lodge approaches wellness as if wholeness counted on it. Guests start their day with an awakening sunrise yoga. The Salishan is set in the midst of an enchanting old-growth forest. It’s location spurs curiosity with the Salishan’s interpretive guided hikes and winding down a wonderful day with sunset champagne overlooking calming Siletz Bay.
Pacific Mist Spa & Hydropath, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, BC
With views facing east over the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island, the Pacific Mist Spa at the Kingfisher Resort & Spa focuses on spa therapies and signature services that feature the rich ingredients of the sea, and reflect its unique West Coast surroundings. Calm your senses in the fresh ocean air, find balance in a tranquil yoga class and enjoy a signature Pacific Mist spa service to enhance your overall well-being.
The Ritz Carlton Spa Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay, California
Set on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay offers a dramatic resort setting that belies its close proximity to San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations. Two championship golf courses appeal to players of all skill levels, while fire pits on the ocean lawn and a luxurious spa invite relaxation. Guest rooms and suites are inspired by their California surroundings, as are restaurant menus highlighting locally sourced ingredients.
Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, BC
Escape to the natural tranquility, beauty and comfort of the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort – an extraordinary retreat on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast. This magnificent resort perched on a rocky headland, combines contemporary comfort and quality service with the organic energy of the Canada’s Pacific coast for an invigorating wellness vacation experience.
Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, California
Hugging at the edge of the Pacific ocean sits the spectacular Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel and Spa, in Huntington Beach, California. This beautiful location invites you to discover why the iconic surfing lifestyle was established here. Located steps from the Huntington Beach Pier, brilliant sunsets give way to the promise of a new day. The golden coastline with it’s impending swells beckon surfers, visitors, and locals alike.
Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, BC
On the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, in the charming city of Victoria is where you will find the Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Featuring three heated outdoor mineral pools that are situated on the edge of the Salish Sea. Experience the ultimate in relaxation with a visit that will indulge all your senses in a seaside oasis built with one thing in mind – your personal wellness. The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a perfect vantage point from which to experience the best of the Pacific Northwest.
The Spa at Cliff House Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine
The rugged, untamed natural beauty of coastal Maine is the driving force behind the Spa at Cliff House, a sanctuary of well-being that invites you to surrender to your truest essence. Taking inspiration from the raw power of the Maine elements, the spa offers a wide range of services, each designed to guide you back to your own untamed beauty. Body treatments, facials, hand and foot therapies crack through layers of stress and strain, revealing the splendor that awaits just below the surface.
Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, BC
Nestled between Chesterman Beach and the edge of the forest, the Wickaninnish Inn provides a complete oceanfront wellness experience. Its Ancient Cedars Spa looks out over the wave-dashed rocks to the wide open Pacific Ocean. Here, spa practitioners and estheticians provide a journey into a sense of well-being, emphasizing relaxation and rejuvenation, with signature spa treatments inspired by elements of the oceans and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
Dol-άs Spa, Fox Harb’r Resort, Wallace, Nova Scotia
As the Northumberland Strait tides flow along this secluded coast, the ocean-inspired spa treatments and specialty therapies at Fox Harb’r Resort’s peaceful Nova Scotia spa will revitalize you. Drawing on the essence of the East Coast and the healing traditions of global spa culture, Dol-άs Spa’s skilled, professional therapists and estheticians are dedicated to helping you feel and look your relaxed, polished best.
Discover a complete list of ocean spas at www.spasofamerica.com/ocean-spas
