
Fitness Center
Open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, our state-of-the-art fitness center is outfitted with the latest equipment to jumpstart your workout including stationary bikes and plenty of open space for yoga or stretching.
Big Sur has long been known as a sacred curative site, and Spa Alila is designed around encouraging the inner peace and connection this region inspires. Our skilled team will guide you through a powerful and energizing process, with treatments rooted in both traditional and modern methods from around the world and products that meld the healing properties our planet provides us.
Our philosophy is centered on curating experiences that resonate deep within. From the moment you select your wellness journey to its conclusion, we empower you to connect with your personal needs, guided by the tranquil beauty and wild spirit of Big Sur.
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10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in thoughtfully curated offerings that capture the untamed beauty and vibrant essence of Big Sur.
100-Minute Treatment
Inspired by the natural healing energy of Big Sur, this curated experience offers the ultimate coastal massage where locally sourced herbal poultices are gently steamed to release their therapeutic properties. The heat of the poultices melts tension from deep within the muscles, allowing the body to fully unwind. Combined with expert massage techniques and therapeutic sound healing, this holistic treatment works to restore balance and promote profound relaxation.
- Vibrational Sound Healing
- Herbal Poultice Massage
- Thai Stretching
100-Minute Treatment
Inspired by the tranquil energy of Bali, this ritual begins with a soothing foot bath to relax and refresh your senses. The treatment features the calming scent of jasmine, a flower cherished in Indonesia for its powerful symbolism of purity. Combining traditional Balinese massage techniques, this luxurious treatment pampers your body, leaving you feeling completely indulged.
- Foot Soak Ritual
- Balinese Massage
- Plumeria Hand Treatment
100-Minute Treatment
Jade, a stone that can be found in Big Sur, is the star in this deeply relaxing treatment. The cooling and warming contrast of jade stones deeply soothes the body and promotes circulation. Rooted in ancient traditions, jade symbolizes harmony, renewal, and tranquility, aligning perfectly with the serene energy of Big Sur.
- Jade Stone Body Massage
- Jade Face Massage
- Argan Oil Scalp Treatment
100-Minute Treatment
This detoxifying experience is designed to purify and revitalize your body, promoting a sense of balance and overall wellness. With a focus on cleansing and oxygenating, the treatment draws out toxins while stimulating lymphatic flow, leaving you with glowing, refreshed skin. This deeply rejuvenating journey revitalizes from the inside out, helping you feel fully restored.
- Lymphatic Dry Brushing
- Marine Mud Wrap
- Mineral Restoration Massage
Create your personalized spa experience by selecting from a curated list of specialties. Choose your preferred duration and combine treatments to suit your needs.
50-Minute Body Massage
25-Minute Body Scrub
25-Minute Body Mask
25-Minute Foot Massage
25-Minute Mini Facial
25-Minute Foot Soak
*To achieve maximum relaxation and benefits, combined massages last for 75 minutes. Available for couples.
A brown sugar scrub infused with Big Sur native juniper berries to detoxify and rejuvenate.
Pink Himalayan salt combined with the sweet scent of mandarin and lemon peel, uplifting and brightening the skin.
Coffee grounds’ stimulating properties help boost circulation, exfoliate dead skin cells, and improve skin texture.
Aloe and lavender are known for their healing and purifying properties, which are excellent for sensitive skin. The mask improves skin conditions, and its light fragrance induces relaxation.
The highly moisturizing honey and goat’s milk make up this body conditioner, which improves skin conditions and restores softness to the skin.
Our therapeutic massages wash away the tensions of both body and mind with natural herbs, oils, and minerals.
100-Minute Treatment
After carefully assessing your needs, your service provider will use a blend of expert massage techniques and tools to craft a session to best suit your body and mind. Let go and surrender to a deeply restorative journey that is as unique as you are.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
Calm your mind with an aromatic Swedish massage tailored to your needs, easing tension and restoring balance. Featuring a blend of essential oils—including Sweet Orange, Douglas Fir, and Australian Sandalwood—this treatment offers a deep sense of peace for both body and mind.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
This specialized, deep-tissue massage aims to restore pain-free movement and enhance your body's balance. Natural remedies such as turmeric, arnica, and magnesium are incorporated to support recovery, addressing both physical tension and promoting healing within the body.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
Only the most pregnancy-safe oil blends are used in combination with specialized massage techniques to relieve and release muscle tension, fatigue, and stress. Apricot oil helps to improve skin tone, maintaining softness and radiance while nourishing the skin. Our body-support pillows, used along with pre/post-natal pillows, provide the utmost comfort.
50-Minute Treatment
Focusing on the hands, feet, and scalp promotes a deep sense of relaxation while boosting circulation throughout the body. This soothing spa technique incorporates essential oils to hydrate the skin, helping to improve blood flow and relieve tension.
Combining ancient healing practices with varying time-honored techniques, these therapies offer a harmonious blend of traditional wisdom and modern healing.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
Unwind as your therapist gently stretches and flexes your body, easing tired muscles and promoting relaxation. Thai massage revitalizes the body’s energy flow, relieving tension and stress through pressure-point therapy and focused stretching.
50-Minute Treatment
This treatment uses a light, gentle touch to enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and restore balance within the nervous system. Unlike massage, which targets muscle tension, this technique works with the body’s subtle rhythms to encourage overall well-being and relieve stress at a deeper, systemic level.
50-Minute Treatment
Pressure-point work takes place within the reflex zones of the hands and feet, leading to full-body balance and calm. Each point corresponds to specific areas of the body, allowing for a comprehensive yet targeted approach to physical and mental stress release.
Whether marking a significant milestone or seeking to deepen your bond, our curated selections guide you to the ideal experience.
100-Minute Treatment
Evolving with the seasons, this curated experience begins with a luxurious scrub where fine crystals and nourishing oils gently exfoliate. Next, indulge in a soothing goat’s milk bath, enveloping your skin in rich moisture as you take in redwood views. Conclude with a calming aromatherapy massage, blending soothing scents and expert touch for ultimate relaxation.
100-Minute Treatment
A romantic escape where each couple crafts a personalized aromatherapy blend, symbolizing their unity. This exclusive experience features a private bath soak followed by a soothing, customized massage that showcases your unique fragrance. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to enhance your connection.
80 / 100-Minute Treatment
A romantic couples’ experience complete with prosecco and chocolate. Enjoy a calming bubble bath, followed by a customizable aromatherapy massage from our skilled therapists designed to melt away tension. Raise a toast to your special moments, whether celebrating love or simply unwinding together.
80-Minute Treatment
Start your romantic retreat with a blissful bubble bath for two in our private outdoor cabanas, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the redwoods. Following your bath, indulge in a customizable aromatherapy massage with our expert therapists. This shared experience promotes relaxation and connection, leaving both of you feeling deeply rejuvenated and harmoniously in tune.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
Each partner will select from our exclusive collection of signature massages, delivered side-by-side in a private couple’s suite. Whether you’re looking for deep relaxation or targeted relief, our skilled therapists will make sure both of you leave feeling completely refreshed and revitalized.
100-Minute Treatment
Led by a professional massage therapist, this experience is designed to teach you and your partner the secrets of soothing touch—allowing you to both give and receive healing, relaxing massages. Learn expert techniques that not only ease tension but also deepen the bond between you and your loved one. In the comfort of your suite, take turns as both the giver and the receiver, immersing yourselves in the calming energy of your partner’s touch. Feel the stresses of the day melt away as you explore the powerful language of massage, enhancing your relationship with each stroke. As a special gift, enjoy a luxurious massage candle—designed to transform into a warm, soothing massage oil when lit. This unique candle will allow you to continue practicing your newfound skills at home.
Our facials are designed to revitalize your skin, leaving it radiant and refreshed. Each treatment includes a calming hand and arm massage, enveloping you in pure bliss.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
This purifying facial is designed to stimulate the body's natural lymphatic process, flushing out excess toxins from the tissues and bringing clarity to the complexion. Fo-ti is an ancient clarifying remedy used to treat numerous skin ailments such as acne while great burdock is rich in antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
This purifying facial is designed to stimulate the body's natural lymphatic process, flushing out excess toxins from the tissues and bringing clarity to the complexion. Fo-ti is an ancient clarifying remedy used to treat numerous skin ailments such as acne while great burdock is rich in antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory.
50 / 80-Minute Treatment
This treatment addresses skincare needs for men, including aging, shaving effects, and active lifestyles. It flushes the skin of any toxins while relieving stress and tension. Whether you're looking to address skin fatigue, acne, or dryness, this facial is a perfect way to revitalize and maintain your skin's natural health.
True, total wellness transcends the body. Nourish the mind and spirit with holistic sessions in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom. 48 hours advance booking notice required.
60-Minute Experience
Explore the unique cosmic blueprint created by the alignment of the stars at your birth. By examining your sun, moon, and rising signs, along with the positioning of other planets, you’ll uncover key insights about your life path, strengths, challenges, and potential for growth. This session offers a detailed exploration of the celestial influences shaping your personal and spiritual journey.
60-Minute Experience
Surround yourself with healing vibrations as soothing sounds from singing bowls guide you into a tranquil, meditative state. The resonating frequencies work to release tension, clear mental clutter, and calm the mind, providing emotional healing and stress relief. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape or a deeper connection to their inner self.
60-Minute Experience
Delve into the timeless art of tarot to gain profound insights into your life's path. Each card drawn offers a unique narrative, guiding you through your current challenges and opportunities. Whether you seek clarity in relationships, career, or personal growth, the tarot serves as a powerful tool to provide meaningful answers and intuitive direction.
60-Minute Experience
Tap into the wisdom of the Oracle cards for a deeply intuitive and transformative experience. Unlike traditional tarot, Oracle cards offer a more flexible, personalized approach to gaining insight. With each card, you’ll receive messages from your higher self, spirit guides, and the universe, providing guidance on life’s questions, healing, and spiritual growth. This session is designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom and navigate life with clarity and confidence.
60-Minute Experience
Your personalized meditation is taught with you in mind, intricately tailored to meet your unique needs and aspirations. Whether you're seeking clarity in a chaotic world, relief from stress, emotional healing, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, each session is crafted to guide you gently along your personal journey. Allow this sacred moment of stillness to restore balance and peace, nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. In this space, you can let go, find grounding, and embrace a deep connection to your truest self.
60-Minute Experience
Nestled among the towering Redwoods of Big Sur, the tranquil environment amplifies this treatment’s healing effects, creating a profound sense of peace. The forest's grounding energy harmonizes with your instructor’s vibrations, fostering a unique connection between nature, spirit, and self. Available in individual sessions or for couples.
100 / 140-Minute Treatment
Step into a world of deep healing and self-discovery with our Reiki Master. Whether you're navigating a family expansion, contemplating a relocation, or simply looking to align with your highest potential, this is designed to provide clarity and support. Our Reiki Master will guide you through a powerful fusion of energy work and spiritual insights, blending a variety of transformative modalities which may include:
Reiki Energy Healing
Clear blockages and restore balance to your body’s energy
Astrological Consultation
Gain cosmic clarity and guidance based on your unique astrological chart
Oracle Card Reading
Receive intuitive messages from your higher self to guide your current journey
Dream Interpretation
Unlock the hidden meanings and wisdom from your dreams
Guided Imagery
Find clarity and inner peace with a relaxing visualization exercise
Intuitive Coaching
Learn to tap into your intuition and trust your inner voice.
This session is a holistic experience tailored to your needs, offering healing, insight, and empowerment and leaving you with a renewed sense of peace and alignment.
Open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, our state-of-the-art fitness center is outfitted with the latest equipment to jumpstart your workout including stationary bikes and plenty of open space for yoga or stretching.
Luxuriate in a relaxing dip at our Meadow Pool or mosey over to the secluded Mountain Pool, a throwback to 1970s-era Big Sur perched high on the property. For an even more relaxing and immersive soak, retreat to the 104-degree Japanese hot baths for a serene, gender-segregated communal-bath experience. Finally, visit our large infinity-edge hot tub, and you’ll be rewarded with expansive ocean and redwood forest views.