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Spa Alila Ventana Big Sur

Heal Yourself with the Power of the Land and Sea.

Big Sur has long been known as a sacred curative site, and Spa Alila is designed around encouraging the inner peace and connection this region inspires. Our skilled team will guide you through a powerful and energizing process, with treatments rooted in both traditional and modern methods from around the world and products that meld the healing properties our planet provides us.

 

Our philosophy is centered on curating experiences that resonate deep within. From the moment you select your wellness journey to its conclusion, we empower you to connect with your personal needs, guided by the tranquil beauty and wild spirit of Big Sur.

 

CALL SPA ALILA

+18316674222

Hours

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

360° TOUR

Explore the Treatments

  • Packages

    Discover the wellness journey perfectly suited to your individual needs with these custom blends of treatments and experiences.

     

    • Invigorate + Recover Healing Journey

      ESPRESSO SUGAR SCRUB + ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FULL-BODY MASSAGE

      Revitalize your entire body with this detoxifying treatment that combines exfoliating organic coffee, fruit enzymes, and multi-fruit acids to refine texture, soften, and brighten your skin. Conclude with a therapeutic massage using natural remedies to promote deep healing and rejuvenation.

    • Pamper + Relax Calming Journey

      LAVENDER SALT SCRUB + AROMATHERAPY FULL-BODY MASSAGE

      Begin with a calming salt exfoliation using lavender and blue chamomile, then unwind with a customized massage. This combination of services offers a comprehensive approach to wellbeing and inspires true relaxation.

    • Nurture + Purify Prenatal Journey

      PRENATAL MASSAGE + DEEP-CLEANSING FACIAL

      Treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering during this special time. The massage alleviates tension and discomfort, while the facial hydrates and revitalizes your skin. This package is designed to support your well-being during pregnancy.

    • Relax + Rejuvenate Reviving Journey

      AROMATHERAPY FULL-BODY MASSAGE + ANTI-AGING FACIAL

      Treat yourself to some much-needed relaxation. Experience a calming massage that relieves tension and discomfort, complemented by a facial that hydrates and refreshes your skin. This package is perfect for rejuvenating your spirit and enhancing your glow.

  • Facials

    Emerge from our facial rituals renewed by the healing splendor of the California Central Coast.

     

    • Purify

      DEEP-CLEANSING FACIAL

      This purifying facial is designed to help detoxify the skin while releasing stress, tension, and stagnation. It stimulates the body's natural lymphatic process, flushing out excess toxins from the tissues and bringing clarity to the complexion. Fo-ti is an ancient clarifying remedy used to treat numerous skin ailments such as acne, while great burdock is rich in antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory. Our signature oxygen therapy enhances radiant skin and creates a sense of vitality for the mind, body, and spirit.

    • Rejuvenate

      ANTI-AGING FACIAL

      Bring a fresh glow, tone, and strength to the skin, while awakening senses throughout the body. This treatment focuses on sculpting and lifting while reviving the skin. Lotus extract features skin-balancing properties, helping to balance sebum production, while baobab oil works to soften the skin. Oxygen therapy and custom blends of the purest botanical ingredients renew radiance. Uplifting in every way, the results are luminous and long-lasting.

    • Mankind

      GENTLEMEN’S FACIAL

      This treatment addresses skincare needs for men including aging, shaving effects, and active lifestyles. It detoxifies the skin while relieving stress and tension, activating the body's lymphatic process to flush out toxins and clarify your complexion. Oxygen therapy, combined with custom blends of premium botanical ingredients, refreshes your skin and enhances a strong, healthy glow.

  • Body Renewal Rituals

    Treatments to transport you to a state of zen throughout as your therapist soothes and rejuvenates from head to toe.

    • Detox

      MARINE MUD WRAP

      Phytomer's detox mud wrap is applied enhanced with dry brushing for lymphatic drainage. This luxurious treatment purifies your body, leaving it deeply cleansed, detoxified, and fully oxygenated. As you drift into relaxation, toxins are drawn out, while dry brushing stimulates lymphatic flow, promoting overall wellness. Awaken from bliss to a refreshing shower, followed by the application of a nourishing body cream, leaving your skin beautifully transformed and revitalized. Experience the rejuvenating results as your muscles and tissues are detoxed and oxygenated, ensuring a radiant glow from the inside out.

    • Invigorate

      ESPRESSO SUGAR SCRUB WITH ENHANCEMENTS

      Illuminate your body from head to toe with this detoxifying body treatment. The exfoliating essences of organic coffee, fruit enzymes, and multi-fruit acids refine texture, soften, and brighten the skin. Coffee extract, blended with shea butter, is massaged into the body with luxurious flowing strokes. A core ingredient in the massage butter, honey helps ease inflammation, locks in moisture, and has wonderful antibacterial properties.

    • Pamper

      LAVENDER SALT SCRUB WITH ENHANCEMENTS

      Indulge in a rhythmic salt exfoliation infused with lavender and blue chamomile, setting the stage for deep relaxation. Enjoy a warm lavender oil massage with rose quartz stones on your back, followed by a full-body shea butter application for ultimate hydration. The experience wraps up with a nourishing scalp treatment and a refreshing foot cream application. Lavender helps ease mental stress, while blue chamomile offers skin protection.

  • Massages and Energy Work

    Spa Alila massage and energy therapies wash away the tensions of both body and mind with natural herbs, oils, and minerals.

    • Release

      HERBAL POULTICE MASSAGE

      Herbal poultices packed with organic and wild-crafted herbs capture the essence of the healing nature surrounding Big Sur to address the body muscles and joints. These herbs are wrapped in a canvas compress, steamed to release the aromatic and therapeutic properties, then massaged into the muscle tissue, coupled with passive yoga-like stretches and Swedish-style massage.

    • Recover

      ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FULL-BODY MASSAGE

      Drawing on the unique skills of each therapist, this specialized massage aims to restore pain-free movement and enhance your body's natural balance. Natural remedies such as turmeric, arnica, and magnesium are incorporated to support recovery, addressing both physical tension and promoting healing within the body.

    • Grounding

      HANDS, FEET, SCALP MASSAGE

      Focusing the hands, feet, and scalp helps create a deep sense of relaxation. This unique spa technique incorporates essential oils to hydrate the skin, enhancing feelings of peace and serenity.

    • Relax

      AROMATHERAPY FULL-BODY MASSAGE

      Calm your mind with a sensory journey featuring an aromatic massage tailored to meet your body's specific needs. This relaxing ritual soothes both body and mind, providing a deep sense of tranquility.

    • Nurture

      PRENATAL MASSAGE

      Only the most pregnancy-safe oil blends are used in combination with specialized massage techniques to relieve and release muscle tension, fatigue, and stress. Apricot oil helps to improve skin tone, maintaining softness and radiance while nourishing the skin. Our body-support pillows, used along with pre/post-natal pillows, provide the utmost comfort.

    • Balance

      FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

      Pressure-point work takes place within the reflex zones of the feet, leading to full-body balance and calm. Each point on the foot corresponds to specific areas of the body, allowing for a comprehensive yet targeted approach to physical and mental stress release.

    • Paradigm

      CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

      This service uses a gentle, light touch to facilitate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, encouraging the mind and body to enter a state of rest and recovery.

  • Couples Experiences

    Journey to physical and spiritual wellness with the one you love.

    • Embrace

      PRIVATE SOAK AND COUPLE'S MASSAGE

      Begin your romantic interlude with a bath for two in our private outdoor cabanas overlooking the redwoods, followed by a customized aromatherapy massage on side-by-side tables. This soothing ritual calms both body and mind, offering a deep sense of tranquility.

    • Duet

      CHOOSE YOUR OWN COUPLE'S MASSAGE

      Experience ultimate relaxation with a pair of massages of your choice in our elegant couple's suite, designed to unwind and harmonize your senses together.

  • Wellbeing

    Total wellness transcends the body. Nourish the mind and spirit with holistic sessions led by our resident Reiki Master.

    • Align

      CHAKRA-BALANCING REIKI

      Our Reiki-Master will place specific stones corresponding to each chakra are placed on your body to help release blockages, while soothing essential oils promote relaxation and balance, restoring harmony within your energy centers.

    • Immerse 60-Minute

      REIKI IN THE REDWOODS

      Nestled among the towering Redwoods of Big Sur, our sanctuary invites you to let go of worries and tension. The tranquil environment amplifies this service's healing effects, creating a profound sense of balance. The forest's grounding energy harmonizes with our Reiki Masters vibrations, fostering a unique connection between nature, spirit, and self.

A haven for tranquility

Spa Alila at Ventana Big Sur is a refuge for your senses. Big Sur provides a setting for natural healing combined with intuitive traditions from Indonesia and holistic techniques from Europe. Spa Alila creates an experience encouraging inner peace and connection.

Thoughtful techniques and ingredients

Using only the finest natural ingredients–herbs, refined marine clays and floral essences–our skincare formulas improve the complexion with holistic treatments designed to nurture the body, mind and spirit.