A handful of Southern California casinos offer amenities beyond pools, dining and entertainment. If you are looking to melt away stress then head to one of the spas located at a handful of Inland region resorts. Here’s a look at five resorts that up the relaxation factor with full-service spas:
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760.202.2121
The Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage is full of amenities that include a hair and nail salon, dry sauna, fitness center, massage chairs, a whirlpool and private outdoor swimming pool.
Unique treatment: The Pumpkin Deep Cleansing Facial has fall written all over it. This treatment purifies and detoxifies the skin with a blend of pumpkin, yogurt and bentonite clay. Skin is left soft and hydrated and the facial helps reduce fine lines. $135 for 50 minutes.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center 760.751.7709
The Spa at Harrah’s is 11,000 square feet and features 15 treatment rooms, saltwater baths, saunas and steam rooms along with a full-service salon and barbershop.
Unique treatment: The Honey Chai Steeped Milk and Honey Heel Glaze treatment includes a full body massage using honey chai-steeped milk lotion aimed at revitalizing dehydrated skin. The treatment is topped off with a honey heel glaze to soften and smooth heels and toes. $150 for 50 minutes.
49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon 951.849.3080
The Sage Spa features 14 treatment rooms and amenities such as sauna and steam rooms and a cold plunge along with a full-service salon.
Unique treatment: Phytomer Citylife Anti-Pollution Facial is designed to counteract the effects of pollution and detoxifies and oxygenates the skin with a heating mask. The mask absorbs impurities and pollutants from below the skin’s surface while clients experience a relaxing double brush massage prior to pore extraction. A detox-oxygen mask further neutralizes damage while moisturizing the skin. This treatment is topped off with a bubbling sea kelp spinal mud mask. $175 for 50 minutes.
11154 Highway 76, Pala 877.946.7252
The Pala Spa features 17 treatment rooms with several outdoor options, a fitness center, outdoor showers, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna and indoor whirlpools. The outdoor area includes a plunge pool and a co-ed retreat featuring cabanas and whirlpools that opened when the Tourmaline Pools opened in May. The spa also features a hair and nail salon, retail boutique and private showers.
Unique treatment: If you love lavender, try the 100-minute Lavender Renewal Body Treatment. This Thai-inspired treatment begins with a body scrub followed by a relaxing soak in sage-infused water. A massage using Himalayan salt crystals and lavender buds round out this lavender experience. $260 for 100 minutes.
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula 951.770.8501
Spa Pechanga features a variety of steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, a fitness facility and outdoor patios. There is also a private pool for guests to lounge at, a fitness center and a hair and nail salon. The new spa is part of the $300 million expansion that opened in December 2017.
Unique treatment: The Waves of Sound treatment begins with guests relaxing in a zero-gravity chair while sound waves and music are utilized to help clients experience deep relaxation. After spending 20 minutes in the chair a full body massage awaits. Guests can choose a signature essential oil blend to enhance the massage. 80 minutes: $200 Monday-Friday; $220 Saturday and Sunday. 100 minutes: $260 Monday-Friday; $280 Saturday and Sunday.
~ Stephanie Schulte | [email protected] | The Press-Enterprise | @Stephreally
