Spa On The Plaza
201 Alvarado St., Monterey, (831) 647‑9000 spaontheplaza.com
They say the first step toward beautiful skin is relaxation. All you need to do is step inside Spa on the Plaza (located just across the pedestrian‑only end of Alvarado Street from the Portola Hotel) and sip a cup of tea or cucumber‑infused water while you wait for your appointment in a plush bathrobe. Whatever your face and body crave, they’ve got it here – from a seaweed wrap to a full‑body sugar scrub, these treatments are designed to get your skin hydrated and glowing. Or keep your clothes on and choose one of a variety of facials to calm and clean the skin.