AquaVie Spa

AquaVie Spa sits on the third floor of the AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club in Core-Columbia, downtown San Diego, and runs as a separate, full-service spa within that building. The menu covers custom facials, massage, and two signature Rituals — the Ocean Dew Magnesium Muscle Recovery and the Prickly Pear Age Defense — each built around a full-body scrub, wrap, and foot massage.

All treatments require a reservation, booked through the spa's concierge by phone or email rather than online. Arriving 30 minutes early is part of the routine here: that window is for checking in, changing, and using the steam room or relaxation lounge before the treatment starts. Appointments are held with a credit card, and cancellations inside 24 hours are charged the full service amount.

Pricing sits in the moderate range for the area, with a 20% gratuity already built into listed service prices. For regulars, the spa offers a $165-per-month membership that includes one 50-minute treatment and a 25% discount on additional services — a reasonable option for anyone planning to come back monthly rather than for a one-off visit.

Hours run long on weekdays, open from 5am to 10pm Monday through Friday, and shift to a shorter 7am–7pm window on weekends. The spa also books gift cards and group or corporate events, and runs occasional seasonal specials, including couples' packages. It's suited to solo visits or two people coming together for a treatment, in a setting aimed more at quiet recovery than quick turnaround.