Aquaterra "Nourishing therapies artistically expressed." Artistic Couples Ritual combines massage and color therapy. Newly renovated. Surf & Sand Resort, 1555 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.376.2772. Map I15

Burke Williams Southern Californian day spa/massage center minichain; specialty treatments include Hunter's Retreat. The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Orange, 714.769.1360; 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.367.9717. Map J11; E6

Glen Ivy Day Spa Offspring of Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, inland venue famed for mud baths. 1001 Brea Mall, Brea, 714.990.2090. Map A3

Nina Montee Spa Distinctive day spa. 1903 Craftsman bungalow with serene Japanese garden, Asian antiques. 120 W. 20th St., Santa Ana, 714.918.8888. Map G13

Pacific Waters Like an elegant Spanish estate; seaside-inspired treatments. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.845.4772. Map N10

Pure Blu Treatments include Hot Sea Shell Massage, Pure Blu O2 Facial. Poolside cabanas available. Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.720.7900. Map L15

Skin Deep Beautifully renovated venue offers extensive menu featuring tropical body treatments, many of them Hawaiian-inspired. New Zen Water Experience. 7862 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.841.3313. Map C2 www.e-skindeep.com

The Spa at the Balboa Bay Club Caviar facial; Ancient Volcano Ritual using volcanic ash and China clay mask. 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.645.5000. Map G13

The Spa at the Island Hotel New treatments include Volcanic Detoxifying Wrap and Boreh Bali Spice Remedy. 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.0808. Map G13

The Spa & Fitness Club Extensive treatment menu, state-of-the-art facility. 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.850.0050. Map J13

Spa Gaucin Luxurious bastion of marble, orchids, water, fireplaces. St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3368. Map J16

Spa Gregorie's Softly lit, cozy spa adds Chinese therapies and second location. 200 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.644.6672; 22342 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.858.9455. Map L15, D6

Spa at Laguna Cliffs Large facility at Laguna Cliffs Marriott offers global holistic treatments such as Thai-Su "lazy man's yoga" massage. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.661.5000. Map J16

Spa Montage Elegant Craftsman-inspired venue. Outdoor showers, ocean-inspired bath therapies. 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6010. Map J16

Willow Stream Spa High Heals reflexology pedicure; High Maintenance facial-manicure-reflexology pedicure; Golf Performance Treatment Massage; You Room.

Fairmont Newport Beach. 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.428.5799. Map L16