Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:1215 Avila Beach Drive
San Luis Obispo, California
Tel:
(800) 234-5831
Preserve your youth with a Chardonnay Anti-Aging Wrap! Soak your bones in magical mineral waters to soothe aches and pains at the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a century old retreat!
A natural hot springs spa since 1897, the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, in California, was once a favorite vacation spot of W.C. Fields, as well as other celebrities who rode the train from Los Angeles or San Francisco to visit the Hearst Castle. With its hundred year old history, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is still among the first true American spas devoted to healing, exercise and nutrition, massage, skin care, meditation and psycho-dynamic therapies. Guests are invited to take yoga, pilates, meditation, or tai-chi classes, stroll through the meditative labyrinth, or hike to the Sycamore Summit, when not indulging in soothing treatments. Best of all, there are one and two bedroom suites with private spas, many fed by the natural mineral springs, so you can enjoy treatments in the privacy of your own room.
The spa's Integrative Massage blends the gentleness of the Swedish style with therapeutic techniques, but if your muscles really need some work, try the Deep Tissue Massage. The Signature Skin Care facial is great for all guests as it's designed for individual skin types, as is the Naturopathic Skin Care facial, which utilizes 100% plant-based products.
If you're visiting the resort with your partner, book a session of Tranquility for Two and soak in your own private mineral spring hot tub, followed by a full body Swedish massage performed in unison. If you're looking for more excitement in your spa treatment, try a Wild Lime Scalp Treatment or a Cooling Vitamin K Eye Repair Treatment. The Invigorating Lemon Verbena Hand or Foot Treatment will soften dry, rough skin and revive overworked hands or feet.
Don't forget that you are in wine country, so it's appropriate to indulge in a Wine Therapy Signature Massage, a Wine Therapy Signature Facial, or a Chardonnay Antioxidant Sugar Scrub. After all this relaxing, your appetite will be rumbling, so head over to the Gardens of Avila for healthy selections or decadent dinners such as Black Pepper Crusted Loin of Venison and Duck Confit. Be sure to reserve before you arrive.