Many a mom is chasing after a child (or three), running around the office with little to no sleep, ushering someone to an activity or accomplishing one of the other many fetes a mother figure does. This year, Southern California spas have just what moms need this Mother’s Day: pampering, wellness retreats, treatments galore and so much more. 

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Celebrate Mom with these Southern California Mother’s Day spa retreats

This Mother’s Day, spoil the one you call mom with a visit to one of these Southern California spas.

Exhale Spa, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows | Santa Monica

Special: Afternoon High Tea
What mom gets: Celebrate Mom with an elegant Mother’s Day tea service on Sunday, May 11 at 12 p.m. in the hotel’s enchanting Fountain Room. Enjoy an exclusive Lot 35 loose-leaf tea collection served on garden-inspired Bernardaud porcelain for a sophisticated and memorable sipping experience.
Cost: $95 per person; tickets required via Resy
Location: 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website/reservation link: fairmont-miramar.com

Mila Moursi Spa at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | San Diego

Special: Mother’s Day Retreat
What mom gets: Celebrate the woman who does it all with a rejuvenating escape at this award-winning spa. The experience includes a 60-minute facial or massage, a delicious lunch in the spa courtyard, and access to luxurious amenities like a cold plunge bath, dry sauna, fireside lounge and private spa cabanas.
Cost: $400
Location: 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Website/reservation link: Call 858-221-6000 for appointments
 

Spa Brezza at San Diego Mission Bay Resort | San Diego

Special: Mother’s Day Package
What mom gets: A customizable 50-minute Noble Breeze massage paired with a 30-minute HydraFacial, house-made chocolate truffles, a glass of bubbly and an Aura candle to take home. Includes full spa and resort amenity access.
Cost: $350

Special two: Mommy & Me Mani/Pedi
What mom gets: Signature manicure and pedicure for mom and youth mani/pedi for the mini, with truffles, bubbly (for mom), and cocoa or lavender lemonade (for mini).
Cost: $195
Availability: April and May

Location: 1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Website/reservation link: Book online or call 619-275-8942

Spa Estancia at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa | La Jolla

Special: Mother-To-Be Massage
What mom gets: Expecting moms enjoy a 50/80-minute organic full-body massage using nourishing oils, plus a face and scalp massage to relieve tension and discomfort.
Cost: Starting at $220
Location: 9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Website/reservation link: Book online or call 858-964-6590

Spa L’Auberge at L’Auberge Del Mar | Del Mar, CA

Special: Mother’s Glow Facial
What mom gets: A customized facial with organic botanicals and a hydration mask to leave skin radiant and glowing.
Cost: $235

Special two: Mother Earth Massage
What mom gets: A relaxing 50/80-minute prenatal massage designed for moms-to-be, using nourishing oils and comfortable support pillows.
Cost: Starting at $225

Location: 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Website/reservation link: Book by calling 858-793-6493
 

SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego | San Diego, CA

Special: Spa Day for Mom
What mom gets: Book any 50 or 80-minute massage or facial and receive a complimentary spa gift, glass of champagne, and full access to pools, hot tubs and the eucalyptus steam room.

Special two: Mother’s Day Tropical Escape
What mom gets: A 50-minute facial with tropical botanicals to hydrate and restore, plus champagne and truffles.
Cost: $150 (a $190 value)

Special three: Island Glow Body Renewal
What mom gets: 50-minute coconut exfoliation, body wrap and relaxing massage.
Cost: $150 (a $190 value)

Special four: From Head to Heart – A Mother’s Day Voyage
What mom gets: An 80-minute Voyager Journey Massage, full-body treatment with stretches, personalized massage, and facial/scalp massage, plus champagne and truffles.
Cost: $250 (a $320 value)

Location: 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Website/reservation link: Call 619-819-8154 for reservations

The Spa at Pelican Hill, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach

Special: Buona Notte Nighttime Rituals 
What mom gets: Escape to the coast for a suite of serene and indulgent Mother’s Day experiences. On May 8, the Spa introduces its new quarterly Buona Notte Nighttime Rituals series ($185/person), including a 20-minute sleep therapy session, skincare masterclass led by Natura Bissé’s Yushing Foo and guided meditation. 
Cost: $185/person

Special two: Rosé & Crudité Class 
What mom gets: On May 10, join the Rosé & Crudité Class ($155/person), a hands-on crudité-building experience with Courtney Norton of Homegrown Culinary Gardens, paired with rosé and Golden Hour ambiance. 
Cost: $155/person

Special three: Roses & Rosé Cabana Package
What mom gets: For poolside elegance, book the Roses & Rosé Cabana Package, complete with a rose arrangement from Roger’s Gardens and your choice of still or sparkling rosé.
Cost: Varies by experience ($155–$185/person for classes)

Location: 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Website/reservation link: pelicanhill.com

The Spa at La Costa, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad, CA

Special: May is for Moms Spa Specials
What mom gets: Treat Mom to a month-long celebration of wellness at the luxurious 43,000-square-foot Spa at La Costa, complete with a private pool, waterfall showers, café and a reflexology path. Specials include:

Special two: Shared Serenity Massage and Lunch
What mom gets: A relaxing spa day for two with side-by-side massages in a private suite and lunch at the Spa Café.
Cost: Mon–Thurs: $625 (50 min), $855 (80 min); Fri–Sun: $685 (50 min), $915 (80 min)

Specia three: Timeless Massage and Facial
What mom gets: A restorative 50-minute La Costa Custom Massage paired with a 50-minute OSEA® Anti-Aging Firming Facial.
Cost: Mon–Thurs: $514 per person; Fri–Sun: $569 per person

Special four: Mom & Me Mani/Pedi
What mom gets: A side-by-side Slow Beauty Manicure and Pedicure experience with Mom.
Cost: $125 per person

Location: 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Website/reservation link: omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa/spa