I'm no novice to thoroughly deep tissue massages, so I am confidently stating that I received a truly fantastic massage here. I like a lot of pressure, and Ivy delivered, showing no mercy to my innumerable knots. The spa is very clean, and prices are more than reasonable. Note that you will get a discount if you pay in cash. I and my feet are very happy we found this spa! As it's very close to the cove, you can enjoy a pre-or post stroll. Or just happily laze around and enjoy the aftermath. read more

I came in for a massage and facial, and I was accommodated. Honestly, it wasn't the best but it wasn't that bad that my night is ruined. I paid plus some tip for her time, which is always optional by the way. My masseuse then confronted me and started to argue with me about the tip I gave her, and pointed to their print out of tip recommendations, and asked me if I could read. She went on about how if she worked in a restaurant, a generous tip would've been standard. I had to her remind her that zero dollars was also an option and in some restaurants, I have been asked to skip tipping entirely and they were still gracious about service bc they genuinely love what they do. I have never been spoken to this way in my entire life, including spas in hotels and in resorts. It was obnoxious. I am glad that I saw how you reacted to little bc now I won't give you more. If you had approached me about it differently, it could've ended differently but you chose this path. Never coming back. read more

My husband and I did a couples massage with sugar scrub and facial for 2 hours. It was amazing. These ladies took their time and attended us with details. This place is very clean and relaxing. This place was easy to book and walking distance from La Jolla shores. read more

Today was the second time I've had a massage here. Amazing work! I had a ton of tension in my neck and shoulders. I feel so much better. Very relaxing. Highly recommend!! read more

Took my husband here for a couples massage for his birthday and had a lovely experience with Ivy and Ann. They were very prompt and professional, the ambiance was serene and overall experience very relaxing. Really appreciate their transparent and reasonable pricing that makes us want to come back more regularly. Parking is free 2 hour street parking in the area and was easy for us to find on a weekday morning. Definitely look forward to coming back! read more

Traveled here with friends and all of our services were excellent. These included scrubs, massages, and facials. We would definitely recommend La Vie and will return again. Many thanks to you both! read more

These ladies are masters of their craft! Best massage ever. Price is right and place is very clean and inviting. Will be back!

Treated my wife to a full body massage/scrub/facial at La Vie Day Spa and she LOVED her experience. This was for her birthday and she said it was prob one of the best massages shes had. The service was great, the ambiance was relaxing as well as the overall vibe. I booked her with Ann who my wife said was AWESOME. The price I felt was definitely worth it for the 120 min of spa service. She definitely wants to come back! read more

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My boyfriend and I got a couple's massage and it was amazing! The hot rocks were our favorite part! The place is small, but clean. The masseuses worked quietly and the ambiance remained peaceful throughout the experience. We did have a difficult time reaching them via phone to book the appointment, but it is understandable because the same people that do the massages also handle the calls. I can see that they give their clients their undivided attention and return calls/messages later! Great service! read more

Went here with my daughter for a late Mother's Day treat from her. The place is small but clean. My daughter and I were in the same room. We both got the same service. The massage was exceptional. If you like strong and deep tissue massage, this is the place to go. The massage covered from my scalp, base of my neck, my mid back that I didnt know had knots, legs and feet. We also had the facial. But that wasnt as good as the massage. The only complaint i have is the parking. We had to look for street parking and most in La Jolla have a 2 hour maximum parking. read more

Amazing place and incredible spa treatments! Ahn and Ivy are masters of their craft and give some of the best deep tissue massage we have ever had! Will be back for sure!!!! read more

THE BEST MASSAGE OF MY LIFE. Service was amazing, the quality of the massage was amazing, the vibes cultivated in the building were amazing. I cannot speak highly enough of this place. The only only thing i wish they had is maybe a sauna for before the massage to loosen the muscles. But that's just me being picky. The price was completely reasonable in my opinion. $80 for a 60 min full body massage. I went to La Vie because i had just gotten into a car accident a couple days prior and was experiencing whiplash and a lot of back pain. She was able to locate all my knots in my back and massage them out, applying the perfect amount of pressure. She made me feel very comfortable and was conscious of my injuries. I requested a texted receipt on their iPad POS thing and i must have punched in the wrong phone number because it did not go through. No fault to La Vie at all. But i emailed them after requesting a copy of my receipt and someone got back to me within a couple of hours with a copy of the receipt for me to be able to submit to car insurance. They were so helpful and kind! 100% will go back and have recommended this place to everyone i know read more

Very small massage place in La Jolla but omg the massage were amazing. We got the couples massage and absolutely loved it all. Went by too fast! Only downside is street parking. But overall amazing experience and it was reasonably priced. read more

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In town visiting and wanting to have a couples massage. Decided to try La Vie because it was close to the beach and wanted to take a nice walk prior to massage. This was absolutely the best massage I have had. Ivey was my masseuse and the technique she used on pressure points coupled with massage was amazing. Highly recommend this little place-ladies very friendly and place is tidy! Will return when I'm back in La Jolla! read more

What a great treat while on vacation in La Jolla. We did the massage / facial combo and it was pure heaven. We can not recommend this place enough! read more

Writing another positive review because they truly deserve another one! I took a different friend this time to La Vie and it was her first time getting a massage ever. Both Ann and Ivy were very attentive and checked on us each time to make sure there wasn't too much pressure. Initially they asked the both of us where we would like us to focus on. My legs and feet really needed it! It was a truly a full body experience. I felt really cared for and my friend and I were so relaxed by the end. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a massage in La Jolla area with the sweetest staff! Will definitely come back! read more

The Best Christmas present ever! My daughter and I decided the Massage/Facial combo would be a great present! I moved to California three years ago and have tried many different places and La Vie is by far the best Massage & Facial that I have ever experienced! The knowledge and expertise of both Ann & Ivy was amazing, from the hot stones, perfect pressure, multiple facial procedures, left you feeling like your were floating! It is definitely well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive! Thank you, I will be back soon!!! read more

I had a 90 minute massage with Anne and it was EXACTLY what I needed. She started off by asking me what areas I wanted her to focus on or avoid (which I appreciated because my neck and traps were needing extra love and some times I'm too shy to ask for extra focus on certain areas). The place is small, cozy, in a lovely area of La Jolla near the water. The place is clean and relaxing. Anne was so in tune with my body. She had the perfect amount of pressure through out and seemed to know all the spots on my body that needed TLC without me having to direct her. I went into my appointment feeling stressed by life and physically drained from my autoimmune flare up and I left the massage place feeling relaxed & somewhat healed. They have found a loyal customer in me and Anne will be the one I go to. Give that woman a raise! read more

One of the best massages I've ever had. My body has never felt so relaxed and calm. Highly recommend.

I recently booked a 90 min massage/ facial combo for my mother in law and I. It was truly incredible! I had Ivy and she worked wonders on my back. Within a few minutes she found knots I didn't even know I had and was able to skillfully target those areas while also providing a relaxing massage to other parts of my body. I don't live in the area but plan to come back soon to have another massage. I can't wait to come back! read more

I want to support local businesses with amazing service so writing a quick review. Went in today for a 90min massage + facial combo. Was excellent! Started with a warm welcome by front desk attendant who asked about any concerns or pains to be aware of, allergies with their lotions and oils, etc. I appreciate the convo before going in versus being on the table and ready to go and then considering "I am allergic to coconut?" The space feels very inviting, small and cozy, and very clean. The room for the service was a good temp, with comfortable sheets and massage table. Full height walls and a sliding door was nice for your privacy so you're not hearing other people - plus had background piano music playing to help you zen out. Started with full body massage using hot stones and oil on my back, ramping up to more shiatsu type work on back, arms, legs, and neck. I think the massage portion was about 45 min but time stopped having meaning once the oil touched my skin. Then I was turned over for second half of service for facial. I have not had many facials in my life but this was definitely by far the best and will encourage me to do more. Very pleasing layering of lotions and exfoliants, with my attendant using a steamer on my face during the treatment so pores were well opened. Included a mud mask, I think a microdermabrasion treatment (small sucker across my nose and forehead?), light therapy box over my head, and a quick scalp massage. What was extra nice was between facial treatments setting or soaking in, my attendant would then switch to an arm or leg massage so at pretty much all times during the 90 min of service you're being pampered. Overall great experience, great people, great price especially for the area, and would definitely go back. Two things to be aware of: 1) they are a small studio (maybe 3 single rooms, and a couples massage room?) so my reservation was at 10am since they were booked the rest of day and 2) parking was a little limited since they are right on La Jolla Blvd so plan ahead for some parking karma to not be late for your appointment (I also don't think there's a sign out front so is easy to miss). read more

My wife and I got a couples massage and I have never walked out from a massage more pissed than relaxed. Worst massage of my life. The lady who worked on me asked me what areas I'd like to focus on, after I said shoulders and lower back, she worked on both areas a total of 10 minutes and spent the majority of the time on my legs and neck. Also, she put WAY too much pressure on everything. She had a very heavy arm/hand. After I asked her to apply less pressure she laughed, said "okay" and literally applied the same of pressure. So so painful. Never again. read more

I received a gift card for a massage a few months ago and finally got the chance to use it today. The booking process was easy and all of the interaction I had before my appointment was very pleasant. The massage itself was wonderful! The room was cozy, the music was perfect and the masseuse was fantastic. I was very impressed with the entire experience and I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

Ann was more than excellent! I have not had a facial that was this wonderful in a long time! Just wished I lived where I could go to them again. Don't let the appearance of the shop not being all frills fool you the services are 4 star! read more

I've been suffering with neck problems . I had a massage yesterday at the spat the spa and I am so much better today than I have been for well over 2 months The massage is not only pleasant it's therapeutic. Highly recommend this spa. read more

I scheduled an appointment for a couples massage as birthday present for my husband and it was one of the best experiences ever! I was able to schedule the appointment by messaging them on Yelp a few days before; super convenient and they were very quick to respond. We arrived right when they opened for our 10am appointment on Sunday and there was plenty of street parking right in front of the spa. We were greeted immediately and taken to our room right away. The room was very clean and the beds were the perfect firmness. Now the massages themselves...these ladies are AMAZING! I mentioned to Gina that I wanted her to focus on my upper body and she spent most of the hour doing just that. My husband said that Joy somehow knew all the aching spots on his body without him having to mention a single thing. We are definitely thinking about getting their 4-pack so we can come back more often! read more

Perfect from start to finish. Clean place, nice people, best massage I've had in years, and reasonable, up-front pricing. Easy, street parking. read more

It's a small, clean salon that delivered excellent massages to my husband and I. We did a couples massage - my husband got a scrub and massage while I got a prenatal massage and facial combo. The whole experience was excellent. The staff were efficient and so considerate. During the prenatal massage and facial, they were so attentive to making sure I was comfortable and helped me adjust throughout the process. Both of us felt very relaxed and care for the entire time. Very reasonable prices. You won't regret it! read more

I booked a one hour Swedish massage. The booking process was easy and the staff was very welcoming when I arrived. The massage was definitely what I was looking for; I also felt safe and comfortable the entire time. The prices are great, making it more possible to become a repeat customer. I can't wait to book my next massage here! read more

I just took my good friend here for a massage and facial for her birthday and left a little disappointed. First, we came in and was asked to wait in the waiting room. So while we were waiting we asked if we could have some of the tea that was out and we were told that the tea had been there for a very long time....okay never mind. Initially, I asked for two separate rooms but they said they didn't have separate rooms which was totally fine. We get in to the room and lay down ready for our massages. The two women come in to do our massages and began setting up I guess? It seemed a little unorganized but it was fine I thought. They continued to shuffle through the room for what felt like a while before actually beginning the massage. These two women talked to each other THE ENTIRE HOUR. I thought they were just getting everything together but no, the whole time we couldn't relax because they wouldn't stop talking to each other. I thought the massages were going to be deep tissue, they weren't. It just kind of seemed like they were so busy talking to each other that they didn't really focus on what they were actually supposed to be doing. Here is why I gave two stars. When the massage was over those two women left, and two different women came in for our facials and it was night and day. These two women came in in scrubs and were so polite and professional. BEST FACIAL I HAVE EVER HAD. I fell asleep like three times. They gave us better massages than the first pair of women which blows my mind. Lastly, I was over charged. Online the cash price differed from if you paid with a card, and they were also having a special for $5 off a massage. They charged me an extra $10 for each of us. Obviously I didn't argue for the simple fact that this was already a let down of a birthday gift for my friend. Overall, I am pretty disappointed in everything but the facials. I paid a lot of money for this gift to my friend and was let down. So the two stars are solely for the facials. read more

I had severe jaw - neck and shoulders Anna was amazing for 90 minutes of magic relief. She used hot stone which gave me relief. I could chew pain free. Amazing talent and knowledge! read more

I had a good first experience here. They were able to fit me in as a walk in, massage pressure was good, facility was clean, and they were nice. However, I just got a check in call for my second appointment and was hung up on when I said I couldn't make it because our office is dealing with contingency planning for the virus outbreak and both of my kids have come down with RSV. I'm disappointed - I completely understand that they could have accepted another appointment, but I don't like being hung up on (especially as I was offering to pay anyway). read more

I gifted my daughter a full body massage with Ivy, and she said it felt amazing, and absolutely loved the finishing treatment of hot rocks on her lower back. I do not live in the San Diego area, and I used Yelp to select a spa for this treatment. I'm so grateful that I found La Vie Day Spa and that they lived up to their strong set of 5 star reviews (mine included now!). read more

Ok this rounds out my three go to massage studios in La Jolla (Namaste by Bella is my favorite by far, she just has a gift, Rama for Thai style, and La Vie which I give a five because it hits a different set of priorities for this category: 1. Actual CMTs - Check 2. Open Late - Check 3. Inexpensive - Check 4. Easy to get an appointment - Check (maybe not for long though since they recently opened :( 5. Free hot stone massage added - not even on my check list but awesome. Ive written the same intro twice so I won't bore you wii details but I get weekly massages at least because my back is bad (herniated discs, muscle spasms etc.). I just moved back to San Diego after two years overseas and since my house in PB is rented, decided to try LJ village so everything is kind of new to me. La Vie is a solid 4.5/5 when you want a nice Swedish style massage. I've been here 4 times and two massages each with Ivy and Ahn. Ivy has a more mellow touch and Ahn will get after your knots more aggressively. Since I have an insurance paid for weekly massage with Bella at Namaste, and mix in some Thai at Rama, I like Ivy's mellow, medium pressure Swedish style after weekend warrior type exercise (warrior may be pushing it a tad lol) as a reward for actually exercising again. Anyway, the only complaint I have is the beds are the flat one piece type with a face hole and my narrowish face only rests on the forehead area which is a little bit uncomfortable after a while for me but certainly no deal breaker and they are otherwise totally comfy (and wide which is a plus if you're a guy and have normal or above shoulders). Bottom line is 50 dollars for 60 minutes of good CMT massage and hot stone in LJ - you can't go wrong with that! read more

Wow this place was the perfect place to get a massage with my sister! The room was so cute and we got to go in together and both ladies were spectacular. She had Ivy and I had Ann. They worked my entire body like the pressure was really good and really released so much tension all over. It's been a while since I had a massage and I am so glad we choose this place, they had a great deal for an hour like $60! Definitely will be back soon. read more

La Vie Day Spa - Massage Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great massage. Quiet atmosphere. Good price. Will be back. Was able to make a same day appointment through the website.

Great body scrub, massage and facial for the three of us. My technician actually read the form and really was attentive to my area of 'focus'. My daughter got the facial and massage and she loved both! Not fancy and a small waiting area. But super clean, attentive, friendly staff. Very generous with time as we did not get a sense that the 'timer was going' as soon as we walked in the door like some more expensive places. Outstanding value. After our treatments we each felt completely pampered and relaxed and de-stressed! Highly recommend! read more

It was easy to make a reservation and we had a wonderful couples massage! The hot stones are a MUST and truly what relaxed us. Highly recommend this place! read more

I have been here multiple times and every time they are great. Most recently, I called at 4:45 on my way home from work with horrible neck pain and they got me in at 5:00 PM with Ann who gave one of the best massages I've ever had. She did a true therapeutic massage and focused where I needed it. I left in much less pain. They are friendly, clean, no fuss, and a high quality massage. Highly recommend!! read more

I've never had a good experience with massages, I always left leaving sore for weeks afterwards. I knew I really needed one despite my past experiences since I injured my back a month ago and also started an office job and sitting all day long is not something I'm used to. All in all, I was super tense and my body just didn't feel good. I have to say, I'm really glad I went because I had a great experience. The person doing the massage really knew what kind of pressure to put where and it never hurt after she was done. The whole thing was so relaxing and it really felt like I was getting all the kinks worked out. I'm super glad I went. I got the signature coconut oil massage and I really enjoyed it. The only drawback I can think of is they only have street parking and I'm terrible at parallel parking. Obviously that's not enough of an issue for it to deter me from coming again. It was well worth the money spent, thank you so much for giving me a wonderful experience! read more