Winter Wellness Experiences at Three Popular Orange County Resorts
Photo Credit: VEA Newport Beach
As the new year unfolds, there's no better time to prioritize self-care and embrace a wellness journey that rejuvenates both body and mind. Across Orange County, renowned resorts are redefining luxury with curated spa experiences, tranquil escapes, and offerings that blend relaxation with renewal. Whether you’re a local seeking a peaceful day retreat or a traveler looking to indulge in coastal serenity, these exceptional destinations offer the ultimate settings to recharge, refresh, and reconnect with your best self.
VEA Newport Beach Resort & Spa - Newport Beach, CA
In 2025, a day dedicated to self-care begins at SPA VEA. A beloved Orange County staple in hospitality and entertainment, VEA Newport Beach Resort & Spa transports guests to a coastal wellness destination designed for both locals and world travelers. The two-story haven consists of 14 treatment rooms with rejuvenating private pools and cabanas for guests and locals with a day pass. SPA VEA provides a wide variety of services like luxurious hyaluronic sea serum facials, rhythmic relaxation massages, and clay body treatments. For February and March, SPA VEA will offer the “Intentional Harmony Seasonal Duet” a full-body Signature Massage to awaken the senses and invoke optimism to begin a new year dedicated to finding one’s best self. This ($510) package includes a lavender sugar scrub exfoliation, followed by a nourishing Signature Facial enhanced with a lavender-infused hand and arm massage to complete your experience. Every Sunday, SPA VEA invites wellness seekers to a morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a fully customizable Signature Facial or Massage ($175).
Once ultimate relaxation has been achieved, enjoy a chic evening at reveal, home to craft cocktails and coastal-inspired light bites. Found just beyond the ornate, brushed brass door to discover an intimate, indoor-outdoor lounge space featuring 90s and early 2000s tunes.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort - Laguna Beach, CA
The stellar cliff-side resort in Dana Point known for its sweeping ocean views, coastal Californian restaurants, and expansive spa – is the perfect destination to begin a wellness journey in the new year with two specialty offers. For the month of January, The Spa at Laguna Cliffs will debut the “Coffee and Himalayan Salt Scrub.” This scrub combines coffee and Himalayan sea salt for a full-body exfoliation, leaving guests with glowing skin and sore muscle relief. With powerfully regenerative properties, the scrub relieves soreness while also exfoliating and providing hydration to the skin to prevent stretch marks, breakouts, and reduce the appearance of cellulite ($175 for 60 minutes).
Second, from February 7-16, The Spa at Laguna Cliffs Marriott will celebrate Valentine’s Day with the “Seaside Sweetheart” package. The package, made for two, will include side-by-side 60-minute healing touch massages followed by 30 minutes in the outdoor private jacuzzi with complimentary chocolate truffles and champagne ($600). To continue the relaxing experience, guests will receive an Alluminate Life Candle to commemorate the experience. Both experiences will be available to book on the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Experiences page.
To accompany the spa experiences, Lantern's Edge – Laguna Cliffs Marriott's signature restaurant that blends Mediterranean and California classics to create their land-to-sea menu – will cap off Dry January by hosting a "Mocktail Mixology" event on Friday, January 31st at 5:00 p.m. At this event, guests will enjoy a spirit-free cocktail tasting and light bites from Lantern's Edge while participating in a crash course into how to make three unique mocktails using spirit-free alcohol that includes a live demonstration from our mixologists ($55 pp). For more information, visit here.
Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach, CA
This winter, start the New Year refreshed and rejuvenated with Balboa Bay Resort's multi-day ReNew-port Escape package. Nestled along the picturesque Newport Harbor, Balboa Bay Resort provides the perfect setting to recharge your body and mind. Your weekend journey to wellness includes enhanced in-room sleep amenities for optimal rest, a guided morning hike through the Newport Back Bay Nature Preserve, a nutrient-packed Green Antioxidant Smoothie, the choice of a Gentle Flow Yoga class to ease into the day or an invigorating Aqua Strong Board class to test your core strength, followed by an Afternoon Ginger Booster. Guests can enjoy an exclusive 15% savings on recreational activity rentals like Duffy boats and paddleboards for a scenic water adventure, and spa products to elevate your self-care routine. Enhance your stay with optional add-ons, including a "Healthy Living" cooking class led by our Executive Chef and Certified Nutritionist, a soothing CBD drink tasting for ultimate relaxation, or a treatment at the world-class Balboa Bay Spa using local, sustainable ingredients. Available for Friday check-ins and weekend stays this winter, this package offers the perfect blend of wellness and adventure. Embark on your January reset and renewal with us and start the year feeling your very best.
From blissful spa treatments and invigorating yoga classes to signature dining experiences and serene coastal views, these iconic resorts provide a perfect start to the new year. Treat yourself to a well-deserved moment of tranquility, or gift a loved one the joy of wellness and relaxation. With every detail thoughtfully crafted to inspire harmony and renewal, 2025 is yours to embrace—one serene experience at a time.