Santa Cruz is one of my favorite towns to visit. With its beach culture and anything goes atmosphere, one tends to feel re-energized by just being there. Alas, Santa Cruz spas offer a bit more of a direct approach in this regard. Here are a few highlights.

Serene Skin & Body is a dedicated full service spa. Serene offers special treatments to nourish each part of the body and revitalize it to perform better in the wear and tear of daily life. Popular treatments include sub-dermal cellulite therapy, air brush body bronzing, body polish, motherhood massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, signature massage, treatment boosters, microdermabrasion, Jessner peel, exfoliating back treatment, gentleman's facial, Jan Marini age intervention facial, express facial, royal facial, clinical facial, enzyme deep pore cleansing facial, serene signature facial, express manicure, gel nail overlays, and permanent make up. Serene Skin & Body is located at 108 Magnolia St in Santa Cruz and the telephone number is 831-427-1912.

Sanctuary & Medical Spa is a unique spa among the Santa Cruz spas which offer refreshment as well as nourishment to a tired body. This spa offers specialized medical treatments under the supervision of a qualified medical expert along with the usual spa treatments. The special treatments include laser hair removal, fillers, Botox, PhotoFacial IPL, extreme skin rejuvenation, alpha/beta acid peel, and corrective acne treatment. Sanctuary also offers other treatments such as milk and honey wrap, cellulite reduction, pregnancy massage, stress reduction massage, deep tissue muscle release massage, warm stone therapy, and seaweed detoxification wrap. Sanctuary Spa is located in 16A Seascape Village, Aptos, CA and the contact number is 831-688-7727.

Caress Spa is also a popular choice among the Santa Cruz spas. Caress offers quality treatment from experienced therapists using natural aromatics materials and focus on the comprehensive rejuvenation of the person. The popular treatments include Epicuren facial, Glycolic treatments, Pure Collagen facial, Purifying back treatment, vitamin C facial, Microdermabrasion, deep cleansing facial, aromatherapy facial, revitalizing eye treatment, Epicuren skin treat, Ayurvedic massage with shirodhara, deep tissue massage, mother's massage, reflexology, shiatsu, warm stone massage, and Vichy shower. Caress also has special spa packages such as Sea of Tranquility, Sea of Serenity, Sea of Contentment, Deep Sea Tonic, Sea of Enchantment and Sea of Bliss. Caress Spa is located in 911 Capitola Avenue and the telephone number is 831-462-4422.

Santa Cruz is a great place to just go and enjoy. If they beauty and friendly people do not make you feel better, the Santa Cruz spas will!