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Healthy LivingOcean Spas of America

January 26, 2022Craig Oliver

“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 with our wellness. For those who embrace the healing properties of life by the sea, such as mineral-rich saltwater and the sights and sounds at the shore, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but a 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. 

Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, BC

Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Spas of America

Open daily, the Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel features 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 Salishan Coastal Lodge, Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Salishan Resort, Oregon Coast, Spas of America

Set on the Central Oregon Coast, the Spa at Salishan Coastal Lodge approaches wellness as if wholeness counted on it. Guests enjoy awakening with sunrise yoga in the midst of an enchanting old-growth forest, spurring curiosity with the Salishan’s interpretive guided hikes and winding down a wonderful day with sunset champagne overlooking calming Siletz Bay.

 

Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, California

Pasea Hotel & Spa, Spas of America

Perched at the edge of the world’s largest 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 sunrises give way to the promise of a new day, and golden coastlines with their impending swells beckon surfers, visitors, and locals alike.

 

Pacific Mist Spa & Hydropath®, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, BC

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa, Spas of America

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.

 

Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, BC

Ancient Cedars Spa, The Wickaninnish Inn, Spas of America

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.

 

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, Florida

Rejuvenation Through Energy Spa Retreat, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Spas of America

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, the largest spa in the region, 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 Cliff House Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine

The Spa at Cliff House Maine, Spas of America

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.

 

Dol-άs Spa, Fox Harb’r Resort, Wallace, Nova Scotia

Dol-ás Spa, Fox Harb'r Resort, Spas of America

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.

For a complete list of Ocean Spas please visit: Ocean Spas

Craig Oliver

Craig Oliver is president of Spas of America and editor-in-chief of Healthy Living + Travel.