I had a wonderful spa experience at Burke Williams. I will defiantly be back soon. The massage was…read moregreat and the staff and facility were clean. It is in a great location in Santa Monica and is easy to get to. Elizabeth fraley Kinder Ready

This review is long overdue. I have been coming to Burke Williams Santa Monica for years and they…read morecontinue to do an excellent job every time. We often come in to get gifts for our church for Mother's Day and Father's Day, and they are always so kind and helpful with that. They give us different options so we can be a blessing to people, and they really understand what it means to help someone give a meaningful gift. The spa services themselves are always very good. The atmosphere is relaxing and everyone I interact with is kind and professional. I have spoken with Monica many times and she has always taken great care of us. On my last visit on a Saturday, they even remembered me, which says a lot about how they pay attention to their guests. Customer service at this location is extremely good. Pricing, service, and the overall experience all work together and make Burke Williams Santa Monica a place I am happy to keep coming back to. Thank you to the team at Burke Williams Santa Monica. They get a full 5 stars from me.

Raven Spa is one of those places that actually gets it right. Clean, calm, and well run without…read moretrying too hard to feel fancy. The moment you walk in, everything slows down. Lighting is low, the space is quiet, and you're not dealing with chaos or rushed energy. The staff knows what they're doing. No awkward guessing, no wasted time. The massage was consistent, strong where it needed to be, and relaxing without feeling lazy. You can tell they've done this thousands of times. What stands out most is the atmosphere. It feels private and intentional, not like a crowded spa trying to push people through. You're able to actually relax instead of feeling like you're on a timer. If you want a place that delivers exactly what you expect without gimmicks, Raven Spa is solid.

It's a beautiful, serene, and calming space. My masseuse was excellent…read more The only unpleasant thing was people were speaking too loudly in the waiting area, and it distracted me from my massage.

I had no idea this experience would be so incredibly transformative. From the moment I arrived…read moreuntil the very last moment, I felt as though I was transported to a completely blissful time and space. The spa is gorgeous - warm, earthy colors and textures - and it's quieter than quiet. I felt cocooned immediately - what a balm for my nervous system. I booked the 90-minute Surya's Signature Abhyanga Massage - the experience was truly a beautiful ceremony. The treatment rooms are exotic and a balance of masculine and feminine - the private bathroom with shower was very special too. I had never experienced a massage like this and had no idea what to expect. When the two therapists began to stream warm Ayurvedic oils - I got to choose which oils I'd like - over my body, I was completely in my senses - my thoughts vanished. The massage was light and soft - something I've never experienced before and I discovered that this is exactly what my body loves. I've always gotten deep tissue bodywork before - and - this type of massage, along with the special oils and the incredibly gifted therapists - melted away all the tension and stress I'd been carrying. I've honestly never felt more relaxed, cleansed, cherished or cared for before like this at any spa anywhere in the world. This treatment is worth every penny - it was, for me, a life changing experience for sure. The perfect de-stressor and antidote to living in the city. Thank you Surya Spa!

Everything and I mean everything is top notch and so well thought of. My favorite spa ever. Every…read morecell in my body is singing after the treatments. Thank you!

I come here once to every 3 months. The staff is very nice and they have so many different options…read moreto choose from. It is best to come before your massage unless you have time after because they have many co ed options like the salt/clay and cold room and then if you want they also have steam , sauna and jacuzzi in the girls locker room. I love that its both options perfect to come with someone.

I have been going here for years; this is my happy place :)…read morejust what the Dr ordered. A day to reset and cater to your mental health Sammy and Mai are my all-time favorite massage therapist. Pam is absolutely beautiful; she has a welcoming beautiful sprit. anyone who leaves a bad review for this place may have something else going on personally. Oh, did I mention the Location is everything!!! walking distance to the beach and the best food and shopping experience in Santa Monica just filled with music and happy people. I have been to many day spa's here all over the world so, believe me when I say Tikkun is top notch, very clean and smells great. after a day at Tikkun, I look forward to the next visit each visit.

What a fantastic private spa oasis! This place is truly a hidden gem. I booked the Bungalow…read moreExperience on Groupon which exceeded my expectations. The spa is private; the only people in the entire space are you + the amazing esthetician, Heather. The lobby space is beautiful, green, and inviting. They only use Organic to Green brand products which have very clean ingredients (a huge plus for sensitive skin)! Upon arrival, Heather explained the treatments and we started with body dry brushing + coco oil body treatment. Then, she gave me a scalp scrub + hair mask. This process was probably around 20-25 minutes. Then, I was given one hour total to enjoy the private lounge, infrared sauna (set to 133 degrees F) and steam shower. I spent 25 minutes in the sauna before taking a cold shower using their products, including a lovely body scrub. I also ate a few complementary snacks (mini KIND bars and fruit bars). After that, we concluded with their Signature Facial (~60 minutes) that included steam, aromatherapy, extractions, microdermabrasion, face mask, and much more. All throughout, Heather was very kind and answered all my skincare questions. Would absolutely recommend. I look forward to coming back! Not to mention, the price is really good if you buy the Groupon for the Bungalow Experience. For a total of $160 (Groupon was about $85 with the summer promotion, plus a $75 tip based on the full treatment price), I had 2.5 hours of pure relaxation. I started my day stressed out, and now I feel so much better. TLDR: amazing private spa experience using organic products at a reasonable price! Highly recommend!

A truly great experience!! Heather is very knowledgeable and gave great explanations for the…read moreproducts she was using. She also gave really helpful recommendations! I appreciated how thoughtful she was! The experience was overall very relaxing. Wish I could go every month! Also love the candle scent!

Did a couples massage here for my birthday and it was such a fantastic experience I can't wait to…read moredo it again. The service was immaculate and the vibes are exactly what you'd expect. Shoutout to Ari who checked us in and helped us out. She gave a full experience where she prepared tea and cake for us at the end of my massage along with a rose. Even playing a birthday song in Japanese for me!!! Highly highly highly recommend! Note: there is parking in the back but will probably need to double park so just let the front know as well!

Well, I'm not sure if this worth my drive., but first time experience and I chose $220 but I wish…read morethis would have been a bit longer than I expected. This little hidden gem has a private room which I like the most, calm and comfortable quiet. I treated myself as a bday gift, thanks for the refreshment bday cake, and a beautiful rose. Not sure if I would be back.

The spa is located inside lovely Casa Del Mar. It is quite tiny and intimate, has everything you…read moremight need including soft robes and slides to change. Our deep tissue massage experience was impeccable: Lisa technique is the true perfection ( polished through 20 years of service !) and Liv(?) is absolutely amazing therapist as well. The temperature of the room, a heated pad underneath, a heavy feel blanket, hot wet towels, the product they use, etc. small details created pleasurable flawless experience. After the treatment, enjoy a comfy relaxation area with some tea & snacks. *I believe it is the same spa people for both Casa and Shutters.

I don't ordinarily write reviews, but I feel obligated to share my poor experience at Sea Wellness…read moreSpa. I have visited countless spas all over the country, so I write this review with plenty of other good experiences to compare it to. The good: Scheduling was a breeze. I thought it seemed a little unorthodox to not provide a phone number (it seems that appointments are only scheduled via an online form), but I was able to secure the services I wanted on the date/time requested. My husband and I scheduled 90-minute deep tissue massages and facials (60-minute gentleman's for him and 90-minute oxygen for me). Just before we began our massages, a staff member let us know that the esthetician who was supposed to perform my husband's facial called in sick. We were disappointed, but they offered us some products to make up for the last minute cancellation. This was unnecessary and unexpected, but we were touched by the gesture. Additionally, my massage therapist was very sweet. It was an effective and relaxing service. The bad: The spa as a whole simply does not meet the standards of the rest of the hotel (the spa is located inside of the Casa Del Mar). In fact, it feels like the spa was a complete afterthought. The space is super tiny. The relaxation lounge is so small that it feels like you're walking into a closet. The locker room situation - absolutely embarrassing. There is only one restroom, one shower, and no designated area for changing, unless you want to change right in front of the door that could swing open at any moment. Because of this poor locker room design, another guest was changing in the restroom, which just so happened to be the only women's restroom on site. I needed to use the restroom, so I asked a staff member if there were any other ladies' rooms nearby. The only option presented to me was to enter the men's locker room and use the men's restroom. Gross. It probably goes without saying that all of the other basic spa amenities you'd expect to find at a hotel of this caliber, (such as a steam room and sauna, hot tea and so on) are also missing from this establishment. I could've overlooked these issues if the rest of my experience on site was top-notch, and as previously mentioned, my massage was very nice. However, my facial can only be described as hellacious. The esthetician was so aggressive during extractions that I actually burst into tears when I couldn't take the pain anymore. Keep in mind that I receive facials regularly, and have done so for many years. I am familiar with the process. I have NEVER experienced extractions so forceful, and an esthetician so unsympathetic. My skin was unbelievably irritated and inflamed afterwards. Two days post-treatment, and I am still experiencing not only redness and inflammation, but also scabs from the extractions. Unacceptable. I'm shocked and disappointed. I don't want a refund. I don't want or expect anything from the spa or Casa Del Mar in an attempt to make up for this terrible experience. I just wish I hadn't scheduled anything with Sea Wellness Spa in the first place, and believe that other guests should know what they're getting themselves into before visiting.

The Now Santa Monica can be hit or miss sometimes with their massage therapists, but Jason S. and…read moreTroy F. are excellent. Troy is especially exceptional. Troy is by far the best therapist at The Now, and probably the best massage therapist I've had and will have in my life. He's intuitive and knowledgeable, never rushes through a session, and knows exactly what your body needs. He never follows a cookie cutter routine. He listens to your body, adjusts pressure accordingly, and works through all the spots that need it most. The Now is lucky to have him. Thank you, Troy!

I had an incredible experience with Bohdan Mulaki for the Gliding Cupping / 80-Minute Body Gua Sha…read more/ The Stretch 80 deep tissue session. The pressure was exactly what I was looking for, deep, effective, and intentional without ever feeling careless. Bohdan clearly knows what he's doing and understands the body well. The gliding cupping was especially impressive this is truly how cupping should be done. You can feel the difference when it's performed correctly. I left feeling significantly looser, more mobile, and actually worked on not just a relaxing massage, but real therapeutic work. Highly recommend if you want quality bodywork that actually delivers results.

I have been here before and the issues remain the same…read more Venice Soleil texted me a special pricing, but I did not keep the text while receiving several times. When I arrived as a walk-in today, the receptionist who is very nice said they would offer a discount. They offer nail services on the ground floor and massage services upstairs. The address is 3014 Pacific Avenue on the corner just next to the florist. The interior is clean and they have a great billing system for swift service. My main problem is that few of these people who offer nail services cannot communicate in English. Secondly I had a male operator who spoke almost no English. I asked for a standard manicure/pedicure and he kept pointing to the menu and I acknowledged as such, yet the pricing was $70 which was ridiculous. Again, the language barrier is evident as I begged him to cut "short" which fell upon deaf ears. This is the third time this has occurred and it's bothersome. He did a decent job with the nails, but when someone can't communicate, it is poor service. I was charged $70 and the receptionist reduced it to $60, which I thought was still way too high to cut nails and file. I do not blame the manicurist, I blame to owner or manager who operates and manages this team of about 6 on a Monday morning. I left a $5 Tip on a service that was just gouging. There marketing worked as I did visit based on reaching out. But the pricing is confusing and when the manicurist cannot communicate, it is all the more problematic to recommend. The number is 424-228-2551.

I had a very disappointing experience here--not because of the massage itself, but because of how…read moremy personal belongings and concerns were handled. I arrived with a scrunchie in my hair (my favorite scrunchie!) During the massage, the therapist removed it and then misplaced it. When I asked for it afterward, she appeared annoyed and rushed me out of the room rather than helping look for something she had removed. At the front desk, I asked if someone could help locate it. Instead of taking the situation seriously or showing basic empathy, the staff member dismissed me and made a joke about it. I later called back and was told they would look for it--but no one followed up. When I called again, I was laughed at and dismissed once more. I understand that to some people it's "just a scrunchie," but that completely misses the point. When a business mishandles a client's belongings, the bare minimum expectation is accountability and respect. What I experienced instead was repeated dismissal and lack of compassion. I will not return to this establishment, not because of the lost item, but because of how disrespectfully my concerns were treated.

At 31, after years of never really having to deal with acne, my skin exploded. I tried a variety of…read moreproducts and other estheticians before finding Cynthya (Cece) at Skin Lovely. She and the team completely transformed my skin and my self-confidence. Cynthya, patiently created and walked me through a new skin care routine, updating it and changing it when necessary, adding and deleting products to suit my skins needs. I started noticing a difference within a few months and after a year of treatments and my revised skin routine I felt like my skin was finally back to the way it used to be (acne-free, texture-free, bouncy, and glowing). It's now been two years with Cynthya and the Skin by Lovely team and my skin is better than ever. I rarely wear makeup and usually opt for a lightly tinted sunscreen. I can't recommend them enough!! Added (and very important) bonus: They're the kindest group of people who go above and beyond for their patients.

This was my first-ever microneedling experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreintroduction! I started with a skin consultation with Christina, and she was absolutely fantastic--incredibly knowledgeable, super sweet, and respectful of my desire to focus on aging naturally and gracefully while still being open to treatments like microneedling. She took the time to explain the process clearly, set realistic expectations, and made sure I felt fully prepared and comfortable before moving forward. The treatment itself was swift and painless, and her guidance around aftercare was spot-on. Recovery has been seamless--I've had zero issues, which speaks volumes about both her expertise and the care she puts into her work. I left feeling, yes, completely numb and looking as if I got a sunburn (totally normal, especially for more fair-skinned patients), but also genuinely excited about the results! And I've been thrilled with what I've seen so far. I absolutely plan to make microneedling a regular part of my routine here and would highly recommend Christina to anyone looking for thoughtful, expert care!