Sometimes you just need to get out of the city, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself — and lucky for us, some of the best wellness retreats in Southern California are just a short drive from LA. Whether you’re planning a solo trip to recharge, brainstorming girls trip ideas with your closest friends, or looking for bachelorette party ideas that go beyond the typical club scene, these seven destinations offer the perfect blend of relaxation, movement, and restoration.
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach: Your Weekend Wellness Reset
Only 25 miles from Los Angeles, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach invites guests to a morning dedicated to movement, recovery, and relaxation, complete with rooftop yoga, spa treatments and brunch.
Fitness Programs: Guests can start the morning with the brand new lululemon Summer Series at the iconic HALO Rooftop Bar. Launching Saturday, 7/25 at 9:00 am, the first installment of the series is a complimentary Vinyasa Yoga Flow class, led by lululemon Yoga Ambassador, Fabian Jorge. The series offers a refreshing way to ease into the weekend while taking in the panoramic views of Long Beach.;
The Spa: Following the class, continue the morning of self-care with a visit to Fairmont Spa, where guests can unwind with the limited time Centennial Citrus and Champagne Body Polish, created in honor of the hotel’s centennial celebration this fall. The hour-long treatment features orange, grapefruit, and champagne-inspired extracts followed by a vitamin-rich body butter for hydrated skin.
Atmosphere: From there, guests can indulge in the ultimate recovery meal with a leisurely brunch at Nettuno, the hotel’s transportive Coastal Italian restaurant. A selection of breakfast coffee, juices, and non-alcoholic cocktails pair perfectly with Italian brunch favorites including a Lobster Florentine Benedict, Brunch Board, and Tuscan Benedict.
To round out the wellness-focused day, travelers can relax at ACQUA Rooftop Poolor take a scenic stroll around Long Beach, one of Southern California’s most walkable coastal cities, to visit The Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and Shoreline Village.
Terranea Resort: Oceanfront Serenity in Palos Verdes
Just about 40 minutes from downtown LA, Terranea Resort sits atop the dramatic Palos Verdes Peninsula, offering an oceanfront escape that feels a world away from the city. If you’re dreaming up a wellness retreat that doesn’t require a flight, this is it.
Atmosphere: Terranea’s Mediterranean-inspired architecture, sweeping coastal views, and golden-hour sunsets make it one of the most photogenic (and peaceful) resorts in Southern California. Whether you’re solo, with your girls, or celebrating a bride-to-be, the resort effortlessly balances luxury with laid-back coastal calm.
The Spa: Following a $4.5 million refresh, The Spa at Terranea is a 50,000-square-foot oceanfront sanctuary featuring a serene palette of soft ocean blues and sandy neutrals. Signature treatments follow the rhythm of the day and the sea — think skin-stimulating volcanic clay wraps in the morning and Ocean’s Renewal, a warm laminaria seaweed oil massage, in the evening. Day passes are available for guests and visitors alike, making it easy to plan a spa day even if you’re not staying overnight.
Fitness Programs: The 5,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art cardio equipment, personalized training, and a rotating class schedule that includes yoga, Pilates, circuit training, water aerobics, seaside cycling, and the resort’s signature “Nature’s Gym” boot camp. There’s even Full Moon Yoga for a truly magical wellness moment with your crew.
Wellness Packages: Terranea’s Spa Getaway package includes up to $300 in daily spa credits paired with luxury accommodations, making it a great option for a girls trip or an indulgent solo reset.
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort: Geothermal Healing in Riverside County
About 90 minutes from LA, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort has become one of the most talked-about wellness retreat destinations in the country — and for good reason. The resort was recently ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for both Best Hot Springs and Best Spa Resort, cementing its status as a must-visit.
Atmosphere: Set across 46 lush acres, Murrieta Hot Springs feels like a true escape, with more than 40 natural hot spring pools, cold plunges, and the adults-only Serenity Garden for guests craving a quieter soak. It’s an ideal spot whether you’re planning a solo trip to unplug or a full girls trip weekend.
The Spa: The Spa at Murrieta Hot Springs draws directly from the property’s mineral-rich geothermal water and mud-bathing history. Complimentary terrathermal mud therapy, made from local mineral water and Mojave Desert clay, is available daily, and every spa treatment includes day pass access to the hot spring pools.
Fitness Programs: Beyond soaking, guests can join dynamic sweat and strength classes at the on-site fitness studio, early-morning aqua yoga in a heated thermal pool, and evening meditation paired with an aqua sound bath. Daily gratitude ceremonies and guided cold plunges round out the mind-body offerings.
Wellness Packages: From the Sip & Soak package (a relaxing stay paired with complimentary wine tasting) to day passes starting at $139, Murrieta Hot Springs makes it easy to customize your wellness experience — whether you’re there for a few hours or a full weekend retreat.
Ojai Valley Inn: Mountain Serenity in Spanish Colonial Style
About 90 minutes northwest of LA, Ojai Valley Inn is tucked into the Topatopa Mountains and has long been known as a destination for wellness and fitness. It’s a favorite for couples’ getaways, but the peaceful setting also makes it a great solo trip destination or a more low-key alternative for girls trip ideas.
Atmosphere: The resort’s Spanish Colonial-style architecture, surrounded by oak trees and lavender fields, gives Ojai a warm, grounded energy that’s a little different from LA’s coastal resorts.
The Spa: Spa Ojai is a 31,000-square-foot spa village offering treatments like the Lemon Verbena & Avocado Body Polish and a Honey & Orange Blossom wrap, along with access to two pools, a fully-equipped gym, and the Spa Café for health-focused meals.
Fitness Programs: Complimentary daily Mind & Body classes include fitness walks, yoga, meditation, spinning, TRX, and body conditioning, plus complimentary Linus bike rentals to explore the scenic grounds.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs: The Original SoCal Mud Bath Escape
Just over an hour from LA in Corona, Glen Ivy Hot Springs has been a Southern California wellness institution for more than 160 years, and it remains one of the most popular bachelorette party ideas and girls trip destinations in the region.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs invites the community to stay a little longer and experience a new era of wellness after dark. As the sun dips behind the lush landscape, the resort transforms into a lively, after‑hours wellness escape with the return of Evenings at Glen Ivy.
Throughout the summer, guests can enjoy exclusive nighttime access from 4 – 9:00 pm, on select days all summer long. Soak in warm mineral waters beneath the night sky, enjoy a mini wellness treatment between music sets and connect with others as the evening unfolds.
Atmosphere: Spread across a dozen lush acres, Glen Ivy is playful and social rather than hushed and formal, centered around its famous red clay mud pool, Club Mud.
The Spa: Signature experiences include Club Mud’s therapeutic red clay soak, The Grotto’s cave-like moisturizing treatment, and the adults-only Wafa Sanctuary for a quieter escape.
Fitness Programs: Daily wellness classes include AquaFit, AquaTone, Aqua Zumba, Tai Chi, and yoga, most of which are included with general admission.
Two Bunch Palms: A Secluded Desert Retreat
Roughly two hours from LA near Palm Springs, Two Bunch Palms is an adults-only wellness haven set on 77 acres of desert landscape, fed by 600-year-old mineral-rich lithium waters. It’s an excellent solo trip pick if you’re craving total disconnection.
Atmosphere: No-phone zones, ancient palms, and a hushed, reflective energy define this resort, which has attracted wellness seekers (and famously, celebrities) for decades.
The Spa: The Desert Spa offers mud baths, clay wraps, salt rubs, and alternative therapies like shamanic healing sessions, sound baths with gongs and Tibetan singing bowls, and drum-circle therapy, alongside the legendary Grotto, where naturally heated mineral water flows into a rock-lined soaking pool.
Fitness Programs: Guests can access a yoga dome and fitness studios, with enrichment programming curated weekly across the property’s 19 indoor and outdoor spa therapy rooms.
The Ranch Malibu: The Ultimate Fitness Reset
For a wellness getaway with a more intensive fitness focus, The Ranch Malibu sits on 200 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, just three miles above the Pacific Ocean, and has been ranked among the top wellness retreats in the country.
Atmosphere: Structured, immersive, and intimate, The Ranch caps its signature program at just 25 guests for a highly personalized experience geared toward real transformation.
The Spa: Daily massages, restorative yoga, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and 60-minute sound baths round out the wellness offerings.
Fitness Programs: Days begin with sunrise hikes (2 to 4 hours through the Santa Monica Mountains), followed by strength training and core-focused fitness classes, all fueled by organic, plant-forward cuisine. It’s an intense but incredibly rewarding option for anyone serious about a fitness-forward wellness retreat.
Why LA Locals Are Booking These Wellness Retreats
From oceanfront luxury and geothermal healing, to mountain calm, mud baths, desert seclusion, and a fitness-forward reset, Southern California proves you don’t need to travel far for a true wellness retreat. They’re ideal destinations for a solo trip when you need to disconnect, effortless girls trip ideas when your friend group needs a reset together, or bachelorette party ideas that trade bottle service for hot springs and spa treatments. However you’re getting away this year, these Southern California escapes deliver exactly what a wellness getaway should: rest, restoration, and a little bit of magic.
