Refuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel
(831) 620-7360, refuge.com
The healing properties of a hot water bath have been appreciated and sought-after since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans had their hot springs, while the Japanese built onsen and the Islamic world developed hammams. In Carmel, there’s Refuge. There, the three-step game of relaxation goes like this: heat up (6-10 minutes recommended) in the sauna or steam room; cool down (10-60 seconds) in a cool or cold plunge; then relax (10-15 minutes) in a comfy chair with a good book – or with some shuteye. Ready to play!
