SpaTerre San Diego

SpaTerre is the spa at Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island in Point Loma, open to hotel guests and walk-in visitors alike. Six treatment rooms, a couple's suite with a soak tub for two, and heated treatment tables are the core setup, with an Indonesian, Fijian, and Thai-inspired menu covering massages, facials, and body treatments.

Between treatments there's a eucalyptus steam room and a relaxation lounge stocked with organic teas and snacks. Spa visitors also get access to the resort's adults-only Paloma Pool and jacuzzi, which keeps the pool deck free of kids. Private yoga and meditation sessions can be arranged with advance notice, and locker rooms come stocked with toiletries.

This is strictly an adults-only operation, and couples' treatments are a particular focus given the dedicated suite. Day passes are available, so a resort stay isn't required to book a treatment or use the facilities tied to a service. Parking is complimentary self-parking, a small but useful detail for anyone driving over from elsewhere in San Diego.

The spa sits within Kona Kai's 11-acre tropical grounds near San Diego Bay, which shapes the overall feel more than any single treatment does. It's open daily 9am to 5pm, and pricing sits in the upscale tier. Club members get discounts on treatments, and a loyalty program open to non-members lets repeat visitors earn points toward future services.