Spas & Wellness

Peaceful Paso Robles has been a spa town for more than a century. The community's natural hot springs attracted early visitors, and rejuvenating, mineral-rich waters still flow at several area properties. Day spas and resort spas capitalize on this serene California setting with facilities framed by views of mountains and grapevines. Wellness here also means fruit and produce fresh from area fields, plus local wines for an added treat.

From classic massages and therapeutic treatments to skincare, salon services, yoga retreats and hot springs soaks, Paso is the place to relax and recharge. Plan your getaway with this guide to Paso Robles spas and wellness centers.

Best of Hot Springs

Natural springs put this region on the map more than 100 years before Paso Robles was incorporated. Native Salinan communities introduced Spanish missionaries to local hot sulfur pools in the late 1700s. Bathhouses, mud baths and plunge pools drew travelers throughout the 1800s. Today, Paso’s main downtown street is named Spring for those artesian waters. Dip into the magic at these Paso Robles spa hotels and hot springs destinations.

Paso Robles Inn

Hot springs once flowed throughout downtown Paso, including at the site of the Paso Robles Inn. This 98-room icon, operating since 1889, celebrates those healing waters with 18 dedicated spa rooms. Each has a mineral spa tub set on a private patio or balcony, plus an in-room fireplace and art and amenities inspired by local wineries. The resort stretches along Downtown City Park, and it also wraps around lush gardens with quiet walking paths and koi ponds.

River Oaks Hot Springs

Scenic vineyards and rolling hills surround River Oaks Hot Springs Spa, which is home to some of the best hot tubs in Paso Robles. Choose from several indoor and outdoor mineral pools that accommodate couples and small groups. Schedule a nighttime soak for serenity under the stars. River Oaks Paso Robles also offers a spa menu with massages, facials, body treatments, herbal wraps and other pampering services. Special packages bundle mineral soaks and massages with wine, chocolate or champagne, as well. 

Franklin Hot Springs

Family-owned Franklin Hot Springs dates to 1952, when natural mineral waters were discovered on a local farm. Spacious swimming ponds and hot tubs at this Paso Robles mineral spa hover around 100.1 degrees Fahrenheit, brimming with waters that contain magnesium, calcium, potassium and other soothing components. A day pass covers hot springs access along with fishing, boating and lawn games. It’s also a popular place for wildlife watching and simply reconnecting with nature.

Best Massage Experiences

Zen Paso

Conveniently located just a block from Downtown City Park, Zen Paso is an ideal place to unwind after a day spent shopping and strolling around town. The team at this Paso Robles massage studio offers a wide range of healing services: deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, hot stone treatments, cupping, Reiki and more. The locally owned venue customizes every treatment, whether you’re looking to relieve stress, loosen tight muscles, ease pain or promote healing.

Central Coast Mobile Massage

Central Coast Mobile Massage brings all the benefits of a spa treatment directly to your hotel, vacation rental, vineyard or event space. The owner worked in high-end resort spas before launching her business, and she tailors each treatment to guests’ specific needs. This mobile Paso Robles massage spa serves individuals and couples, with additional therapists available to help with bridal parties, golf getaways and other larger groups. 

Healing Hands Massage

As a licensed massage therapist, Isabel (Iddy) Shirley has been helping travelers shake off stress for more than 20 years. She operates Healing Hands Massage out of a home studio, and also offers services at Paso-area bed-and-breakfasts, health clubs and vacation homes. In addition to being trained in Trager bodywork, this Paso Robles masseuse specializes in Swedish, sports, deep tissue and hot stone massages plus treatments that promote senior wellness.

Best of Wellness Spas

Spa Allegretto

Spa Allegretto puts a wine country spin on wellness. This signature Paso Robles spa resort at Allegretto Vineyard Resort welcomes guests with a thoughtful menu of massages and body treatments. Facials incorporate naturally inspired elements like honey, sea kelp, pumpkin and orange peel. The Allegretto Paso Robles spa also offers weekend yoga classes and has a membership program for frequent guests. As part of a wider resort experience, you can wander an on-site sculpture garden, stroll the sonic labyrinth, or savor Mediterranean food and Paso wines at Cello Ristorante & Bar.

The Spa Central Coast 

The Spa Central Coast  is one of the most conveniently located day spas in Paso Robles, set just half a block from Downtown City Park. Massage techniques employed here range from Ashiatsu to Hawaiian Lomi Lomi to Swedish, along with reflexology, hot stone and pre-natal therapies. Schedule a body wrap, microdermabrasion session or detoxifying treatment, or recenter yourself in the meditation room. Monthly memberships at the Spa Central Coast Paso Robles provide discounts on massages, sauna access and cryo facials.

Roux Collective 

Housed in an industrial Paso Robles loft space near the historic downtown depot, Roux Collective is a one-stop shop for massages, skincare, hairstyling and women’s apparel. Target specific skincare concerns with DermaSweep MD technology. Schedule an organic facial with a complimentary neck and scalp massage. The infrared sauna provides a relaxing experience with therapeutic heat, and discounted sauna sessions are available with the purchase of a massage. This popular spa in Paso Robles also offers traditional salon and waxing services.

Best of Skincare

Lavendermia Skincare 

Lavendermia Skincare specializes in customized facial treatments that blend the best of science and nature. Estheticians carefully analyze and discuss clients' concerns before tailoring services to an individual's unique situation. Treatments include cleansing, hydrating, firming and brightening facials that use tools like antimicrobial blue light, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Microdermabrasion sessions smooth skin and boost circulation. Lavendermia also offers various brow and facial waxing services.

Skin Love

Monica DeJohn brings 20+ years of makeup and skincare experience to her work at Skin Love. Her downtown Paso Robles studio offers a selection of services designed to fight aging, acne, rosacea and hyperpigmentation. From microcurrent sessions and oxygen facials to chemical peels or waxing, clients will leave feeling refreshed and ready to put their best face forward. Monica provides makeup services for weddings and special events, as well.

Central Coast Medical Aesthetics 

An experienced team of estheticians, laser specialists, and a plastic and reconstructive surgeon set Central Coast Medical Aesthetics apart. The full-service medical spa offers cleansing, hydrating and regenerative facials, as well as DiamondGlow facials that incorporate professional-grade SkinMedica serums. Facial peels brighten and smooth skin, while “bacials” use similar techniques as facials to cleanse and clarify the back. Body contouring and micro-needling are among other available services.

Best of Yoga

Serenity Retreat Center

Serenity Retreat Center is a hub for all things yoga and wellness, including daily yoga classes, private yoga retreats, guided meditation sessions, transformational wellness workshops, and chakra healing events. The studio incorporates Ayurvedic teachings into many of its classes. An on-site shop stocks organic home and skincare products, healthy snacks, inspirational books and yoga gear. The center is also home to the Serenity Inn and Tea House, which welcomes overnight guests in cozy cottage suites. In addition to afternoon high tea and tea parties for children, the venue serves herbal teas, smoothies, salads and other health-minded dishes.

Dharma Yoga Loft

Despite its name, Dharma Yoga Loft offers more than just yoga in Paso Robles. The downtown studio bills itself as a place for life-changing, body-altering, mindset-shifting and soul-transforming wellness. Sign up for solo or group yoga classes geared toward various skill levels. Try Pilates. Relax with a soothing sound bath or guided meditation. Learn about numerology, essential oils, astrology or nutrition. Dharma Yoga Loft also has a wellness lounge for private events and a shop selling crystals, herbs, tinctures and other treasures.

Yoga Inward

Yoga Inward Meditation & Yoga Center overlooks the vineyards east of Paso Robles. Classes here focus on yoga and meditation, with an overall goal of calming the nervous system and cultivating inner stillness. Individual and group offerings explore a range of yoga disciplines along with mindfulness, meditation and spiritual development. Instructors also lead off-site group sessions for bridal parties, reunions and corporate groups.