Spas and spa culture are an integral part of the local scene in laid-back Southern California. Located in the heart of a desert, SoCal’s zeitgeist is all about water. Ocean waves, swimming pools, lush lawns, and floral extravaganzas dominate the landscape.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the seaside town of Carlsbad, 35 miles north of San Diego. Here, spa culture is a major industry, and spa-going, together with golf and Legoland, are the primary attractions for the roughly three million visitors who drop by every year.
