The Top 50 California Spas of 2014

Ojai Resort & Spa, Ojai, California

The spa travel website Spas of America has released its inaugural ranking of the Top 50 California Spas of 2014 based on consumer behavior on its website.

“Since we launched Spas of America ten years ago, California has played the lead for North America’s spa and wellness industry,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Long known for its warm sunshine and fresh-air attitude, California is our most searched region, and home to our largest audience of spa consumers.”

Spa travel has become an important driver for the state’s tourism industry as reported by Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. “Spa and wellness experiences lure 31 million travelers to California each year with an abundance of luxury and relaxation options. Whether it’s on a sun-kissed beach, bustling urban center or a mountain retreat, our spa experiences, coupled with our boundless outdoor activities, attractions and culinary delights, makes the Golden State the ideal destination for those looking to indulge and unwind.”

Where does this passion for spa come from? Health and wellness is ingrained in the DNA of California according to hospitality and spa/lifestyle consultant Peter Anderson of Anderson & Associates. “Culturally, California is both iconoclastic and innovative, starting with the hippies of the 60s trending into the Silicon Valley of today,” he says. “We have a culture that pushes boundaries to help us have our ‘better lives.’”

California consumers are also expanding their spa and wellness palate, says Jessica Timberlake, former Southern California spa director, and founder at Found Details Photography. “As the Millennial generation gains strength in spending power, there is a noticeable trend shift in what the consumer wants. Spa goers are interested in not only a massage and facial, but a true wellness experience to balance out the stresses of a constantly connected life. California, as a known trendsetter both in consumerism and spa experiences, is sure to respond to this demand in new and innovative ways,” she says.

The Top 50 California Spas of 2014 consists of a kaleidoscope of hotels, resorts and destination spas from across the Golden State, including boutique wine spas, revitalizing mineral springs, entertaining casino spas, results-driven fitness spas and luxury spas.



Spas of America’s Top 50 California Spas of 2014

1. Wine & Roses, Lodi
2. The Biggest Loser Resort, Malibu
3. Spa Terra at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, Napa
4. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai
5. Sunstone The Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage
6. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala
7. Southbridge Napa Valley, St. Helena
8. The Spring Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs
9. The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach
10. The Golden Door, San Marcos
11. Agua Serena Spa, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Indian Wells
12. We Care Detox Spa, Desert Hot Springs
13. Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley
14. The Spa at The Grand Del Mar, San Diego
15. Two Bunch Palms Resort and Spa, Desert Hot Springs
16. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
17. The Spa at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Newport Beach
18. Blue Marble Spa, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego
19. The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay
20. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo
21. The Ashram Retreat, Calabasas
22. Spa at Equinox Century City, Los Angeles
23. Marilyn Monroe Spa, Hyatt Regency Monterey, Monterey
24. Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, Corona
25. Indian Springs Resort & Spa, Calistoga
26. Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs
27. Villagio Inn & Spa, Yountville
28. The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, Malibu
29. Post Ranch Inn & Spa, Big Sur
30. Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford
31. The Chopra Center Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad
32. The Spa at Rancho Valencia, Rancho Santa Fe
33. Spa Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
34. The Spa at Bardessono, Yountville
35. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
36. Sage Spa, Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon
37. La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta
38. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai
39. Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
40. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert
41. The WELL Spa, Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
42. The Spa at Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes
43. Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa, Bodega Bay
44. The Auberge Spa at Calistoga Ranch, Calistoga
45. Spa Relaken, Miyako Hybrid Hotel, Torrance
46. Spa Montage Beverly Hills, Beverlly Hills
47. Spa Las Palmas at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage
48. Spa Gaucin, St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point
49. Sea Wellness Spa, Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica
50. The Spa at Paradise Point, San Diego

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Spas of America’s Top 50 California Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014

Spas of America's Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014

100 Fountain Spa, Pillar and Post

Spas of America has announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014, based on consumer behavior on our website.

“2014 was a strong year for the Canadian spa and wellness industry,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “British Columbia has the most spas on the Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 with 18, but Ontario took the top three spots: Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris at Shangri-La Toronto, Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, and the #1 spa in the Canada - Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 100 Fountain Spa.”

100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post general manager, Paul MacIntyre, graciously accepts the recognition bestowed on the world-class spa. “As general manager, I applaud my team for their efforts to always go above and beyond to exceed our guest expectations. My team values this top 50 recognition just as much as I do.”

The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 lists spas from across the country, including 18 spas from British Columbia, 15 from Ontario, eight from Alberta, five from Quebec, two from Saskatchewan, and one each from Manitoba and Newfoundland.

Spas of America’s Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014

1. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
2. Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton, Ontario
3. Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris, Shangri-La Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
4. Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
5. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
6. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
7. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
8. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
9. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
10. White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
11. Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, British Columbia
12. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
13. Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
14. Serenity Spa by the Falls, Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario
15. Five Lakes Spa, DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls, Ontario
16. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta
17. The Spa, InterContinental Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
18. The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
19. Temple Gardens Resort & Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
20. Balnea Spa, Bromont-sur-le-lac, Quebec
21. Clinic at KurSpa, Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, British Columbia
22. eforea: spa at Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, Markham, Ontario
23. Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
24. Scandinave Spa Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
25. CHI the Spa at Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
26. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta
27. Mountain Trek Retreat, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
28. Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec
29. Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia
30. Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
31. Santé Spa Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
32. The Couples Resort and Algonquin Spa, Whitney, Ontario
33. Miette Hot Springs, Jasper, Alberta
34. Grail Springs, Bancroft, Ontario
35. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Quais du vieux-port de Montréal, Quebec
36. Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
37. Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff, Alberta
38. Santé Spa Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
39. Santé Spa Calgary, at Hôtel Le Germain, Calgary, Alberta
40. Au Naturel Spa, Brookstreet, Ottawa, Ontario
41. Elements Spa Salon at the Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, Ontario
42. The L Spa & Wellness Centre, Grand Prairie, Alberta
43. Amerispa, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Quebec
44. Willow Stream Spa,Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia
45. Euro-Spa Wellness Resort, St-Ignace-de-standbridge, Quebec
46. Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Boathouse Spa and Baths, Victoria, British Columbia
47. Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia
48. Radium Hot Springs, Radium, British Columbia
49. Monastery Spa and Suites, St. John’s, Newfoundland 
50. Susurrus Spa at Poets Cove Resort, South Pender Island, British Columbia

Spas of America’s Top 50 Canada Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014

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Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014

New Life Hiking Spa, Mendon/Killington, Vermont

The spa travel website Spas of America has released their annual ranking of the Top 100 Spas of 2014, based on consumer behavior on their website.

“2014 was a very strong year for the spa and wellness industry with record visits and revenue for the North American spa and wellness industry” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.

An ISPA 2014 U.S. Spa Industry Study commissioned by the ISPA Foundation and undertaken by PwC International Survey Unit, reported an increase of 2.5% in spa visits to 164 million, and a revenue growth of 5.1% to $14.7 billion.

“This year we saw growth in three areas of spa travel” says Oliver, “Destination Spas - with their focus on health, fitness and weight-loss; Mineral Spas - and their emphasis on the healing attributes of mineral hot springs; and a return to Luxury Spas at resorts and urban centers."

2014's list of the The Top 100 Spas includes 69 spas from the United States, 30 spas from Canada, and one from Mexico.

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014

1. New Life Hiking Spa, Mendon/Killington, Vermont
2. Biggest Loser Chicago, Itasca, Illinois
3. Biggest Loser Niagara, Java Center, New York
4. 100 Fountain Spa, Pillar & Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
5. Relâche Spa, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee
6. Wine & Roses, Lodi, California
7. Biggest Loser Resort, Amelia Island, Florida
8. The Naples Grande Spa, Naples, Florida
9. Fitness Ridge, Ivins, Utah
10. Abhasa Spa, The Royal Hawaiian Resort, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
11. Ste. Anne's Spa, Grafton, Ontario
12. Evensong Spa, Heidel House Resort, Green Lake, Wisconsin
13. Miraj Spa by Caudalie Paris, Shangri-La Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
14. Biggest Loser Resort Malibu, Malibu, California
15. Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
16. Skana, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York
17. Spa Terra, Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa, California
18. Aqua Spa, The Delano, Miami Beach, Florida
19. Oaks at Ojai, Ojai, California
20. Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas
21. Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
22. Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
23. The Spa at the Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
24. Sunstone The Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage, California
25. Spa Khakara, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
26. Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
27. The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
28. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario
29. White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
30. Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon, New Jersey
31. Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Ucluelet, British Columbia
32. Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
33. Relâche Spa, Gaylord National Resort, National Harbour, Maryland
34. Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia
35. Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
36. Serenity Spa by the Falls, Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario
37. Five Lakes Spa, DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa, Niagara Falls, Ontario
38. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California
39. Southbridge Napa Valley, St. Helena, California
40. The Cloister Spa, Sea Island Resorts, Sea Island, Georgia
41. Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
42. Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
43. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta
44. The Spring Resort & Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
45. The Spa, InterContinental Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
46. ESPA, Acqualina Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
47. The Hills Health Ranch, 108 Mile House, British Columbia
48. Temple Gardens Resort & Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
49. eforea spa, Hilton Short Hills, Short Hills, New Jersey
50. The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina
51. Balnea Spa, Bromont-sur-le-lac, Quebec
52. Halele‘a Spa, The St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai, Hawaii
53. CostaBaja Resort & Spa, Baja California Sur, Mexico
54. Clinic at KurSpa, Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon, British Columbia
55. eforea: spa at Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, Markham, Ontario
56. Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
57. ZaSpa Dallas, Hotel ZaZa, Dallas, Texas
58. Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
59. The Spa Internazionale on Fisher Island, Miami, Florida
60. The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, California
61. Scandinave Spa Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
62. Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
63. Relâche Spa, Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
64. CHI the Spa at Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
65. Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska
66. The Sagestone Spa at Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah
67. Amara Resort and Spa, Sedona, Arizona
68. Eau Spa, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan, Florida
69. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta
70. Awaken Whole Life Center, Unity Village, Missouri
71. Mountain Trek Retreat, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
72. Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills, Plymouth, Massachusetts
73. Seven Inlets Spa, Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington
74. Narande Spa, Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes, Tempe, Arizona
75. Canyon Ranch Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
76. Carson Hot Mineral Springs Resort, Carson City, Nevada
77. Amerispa, Sheraton Laval, Laval, Quebec
78. Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders, Carefree, Arizona
79. Glade Spring Spa, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, Washington
80. Golden Door, San Marcos, California
81. Haven Spa, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, British Columbia
82. Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia
83. Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona
84. W Hoboken, Bliss Spa, Hoboken, New Jersey
85. We Care Detox Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California
86. Agua Serena Spa, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Indian Wells, California
87. Santé Spa Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
88. The Couples Resort and Algonquin Spa, Whitney, Ontario
89. Regency Health Resort and Spa, Hallandale, Florida
90. Alvadora Spa, Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
91. The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
92. Miette Hot Springs, Jasper, Alberta
93. Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont
94. The Wellhouse at Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
95. Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona
96. Poseidon Spa, Mansion on Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia
97. Grail Springs, Bancroft, Ontario
98. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Quais du vieux-port de Montréal, Quebec
99. SpaTerre, Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, California
100. Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

Learn more at www.spasofamerica.com.

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2014 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year. Spas of America’s global audience is 70% women; 80% USA/Canada; age 25 to 65 (median age 39); $75k–$250k household income; leisure and business travellers; and health, wellness and lifestyle oriented.

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2014