When it comes to getting the spa treatment, Los Angeles certainly knows how to roll out the red carpet for those seeking the latest in beauty and wellness.  Schooled in the art of pampering, L.A. is the go-to place for head-to-toe makeovers, mindful meditation, and some serious kneading of the muscles.

DOWNTOWN
City streets of Downtown L.A. reveal wondrous architecture and iconic buildings conceal hidden sanctuaries where visitors can unplug and unwind – even if only for an afternoon.

• Checkers Spa at Hilton Checkers Hotel – Holistic meets history at this swanky 1920s Downtown hotel and retreat.  Those nesting at Hilton Checkers Hotel can enjoy an array of en suite treatments as well as fitness classes, personal training sessions and yoga.  This sanctuary also offers breathtaking rooftop spa parties.  www.checkersdowntown.com
• Omni Spa at Los Angeles Omni Hotel – Situated atop Bunker Hill, this urban and urbane sanctuary boasts European influences and a lengthy list of refreshing and rejuvenating treatments.  The spa features a customized spa soiree that can include yoga, meditation, massage and facials complete with catering and set against a backdrop of tranquility.  www.omnihotels.com/losangeles
• The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles – Raise a glass to this hedonistic haven where guests are greeted with a signature champagne welcome.  It's all uphill from there with full-service convenience divided among 8,000 square feet of space featuring a co-ed lounge, men's and women's private relaxation rooms, steam rooms infused with eucalyptus, and cold plunge showers.  Services include facials, massage, mani/pedi and hair services. www.ritzcarlton.com
• Vertigo Salon – This sprawling 5,000-square-foot pamper palace, located atop the historic Standard Oil Building, pays homage to old Hollywood while embracing modern- day techniques.  With an array of services that includes hair, skin, nails, massage, tanning and aesthetics, guests can enjoy an entire new look or just stop in to recharge. www.vertigosalonla.com
• Fantastic Race Los Angeles – Visitors can see Los Angeles like never before on this equal parts scavenger hunt, self-guided tour and competitive race.  Loosely based on the hit reality show “Amazing Race,” guests can be part of the world's first-ever competitive sight-seeing tour. www.amazinglarace.com

HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood may not have invented the art of pampering, but it has certainly perfected it.  Ever since Tinsel Town's first director bellowed “lights, camera, action!” celebrities have been more than ready for their close-ups thanks to an abundance of fitness studios, hiking trails and massage therapists.

• Bliss Hollywood – Located in the W Hollywood hotel at the famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine, Bliss is not the average spa experience; instead it's a two-story refuge, 6,000 square feet of luxury and relaxation just a Klieg light from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  The spa features movies-while-you-manicure nail stations, seven pampering treatment rooms, personal plasma TVs, DVD players and headsets inside the mod mani-pedi lounge. www.blissworld.com
• Exhale Hollywood – Located on the fifth floor of the Loews Hollywood Hotel, Exhale Hollywood offers all the usual suspects—facials, massage, body polishes and it goes above and beyond the call of beauty with acupuncture, cupping therapy, reiki healing and vibration therapy.  www.exhalespa.com
• Griffith Park – Larger than New York's Central Park with more than 4,300 acres of land, Griffith Park is an ideal location to hike.  The park's rugged hills and sparsely developed areas include a 53-mile network of trails, fire roads and bridle paths.  Skilled hikers can take a trek from the famed observatory parking lot to the summit of Mt. Hollywood, the parks highest and most rewarding peak with panoramic views of the L.A. basin. www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk

THE WESTSIDE
L.A.'s Westside is the hub for healthy living, and those behind the wheel of their luxury cars want nothing more than to relax and unwind in a Zen-like atmosphere.  In addition to exceptional surroundings and attentive service, the menu of available spa treatments on L.A.'s Westside runs more than just skin deep.

• Luxe Hotels Sanctuary Spa – Well they don't call it Luxe for nothing.  Located on the original long and winding road—Sunset Boulevard—Luxe's Sanctuary Spa offers an exceptional experience for skin, body and mind.  Guests can maximize their visit by adding a yoga, Pilates or tai chi class to their wellness regimen. www.luxehotels.com
• The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – A favorite place for A-listers to glam up and get glowing during awards season, this exclusive sanctuary for the senses includes a private poolside cabana for alfresco treatments that run the gamut from foot reflexology to deep-tissue massage.  The spa's bath rituals, with a selection of signature soaks, are perhaps this spa's calling card and sets it apart from the competition. www.fourseasons.com/losangeles
• Swerve –Swerve's Yoga Booty Ballet is truly innovative. This fun, sexy and unconventional workout not only aids the inner core, but also engages the mind with an East meets West vibe.  The workout mixes blood-pumping cardiovascular dance and ballet moves with meditation. www.swervestudio.com
• Koreatown Spas – Encompassing roughly three square miles, Koreatown is located west of Downtown L.A. and south of Hollywood.  Visitors can unwind at one of Koreatown's unique spas such as Natura, located inside the Wilshire Galleria, Beverly Hot Springs, L.A.'s only 100 percent natural hot spring spa or for guests seeking early morning or late night relaxation, Wi Spa is open 24 hours a day.

BEACH CITIES
Visitors can get that California glow by going coastal at L.A.'s idyllic beach cities.  Strike a pose at a seaside yoga class, pump iron while enjoying an alfresco workout, hike and bike along a beachfront boardwalk, or retreat behind the doors of a luxury spa.

• Cure Spa – This oceanfront spa, concealed behind the doors of the plush Malibu Beach Inn, has a calming affect with the ocean just a sandal-toss away.  The signature hot bamboo massage uses ancient Chinese techniques to promote circulation and lymphatic drainage.  The fitness program, which features beachfront instruction, includes yoga, Pilates and a cardio intensive boot camp. www.curemedspa.com
• Muscle Beach – For more than 60 years Muscle Beach has been an adult sandbox for serious weightlifters and fitness gurus.  Located on the sands of this workout facility without walls includes a massive concrete barbell on the roof and bleachers so passersby can observe.  There's an array of weight lifting equipment and another section solely for gymnastics, acrobatics and rope climbing. www.musclebeachvenice.com
• Moon Juice – The old adage is true: You are what you eat (and drink!).  At Moon Juice visitors can enjoy cold pressed, 100-percent organic juice and nut milk. Juice items include cilantro celery punch, cucumber, pineapple and jalapeño.  Moon Juice also offers a series of juice cleanses which help to boost the immune system. www.moonjuiceshop.com

THE VALLEY
The Valley Girls of the '80s have hardly aged a bit, thanks to an endless supply of spa- opportunities.  These former mall rats are all about looking and feeling their best, from Universal City to Ventura Boulevard.  They've swapped the proverbial OMG for SPA.

• The BLVD Hotel & Spa – This boutique hotel, located in Studio City, occupies an intimate space on the hotel's second floor and is the ideal place to power down with a menu of facials, massage and body treatments.  Body polishes use a mix of papaya, pineapple and mandarin orange to achieve a lasting glow.  Guests can also book complete spa packages for an entire day of indulgence. www.blvdstudiocity.com
• Body Theory – Located in North Hollywood, this fitness center features cardio classes sure to have visitors breaking a sweat.  Classes build energy, tightened muscles and provide a feeling of accomplishment. www.bodytheory.net
• Naime's Beauty Center – This Valley Village boutique is like a candy store for beauty junkies and offers one-stop shopping for a complete look.  Peruse the brands of make- up or sign up for one of the many workshops available, such as air brushing.  The Beauty Center also includes a full-service salon with an array of sensational body treatments. www.naimies.com

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