OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body Spa
Head to celebrity-favorite spa OLEHENRIKSEN for a skin-soothing Couples Retreat package ($550) that will leave you and your significant other feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Couples will enjoy two glasses of Champagne as they soak in a specialty hydrotherapy tub by candlelight with rose petals and aromatic extracts. Afterwards, indulge in a duo of 50-minute deep-tissue massages, a slower, more deliberate treatment aimed at targeting and releasing the body’s tensest areas. Finally, you and your loved one will experience one of OLEHENRIKSEN’S signature facials, which use the patented HydraFacial system to allow for greater pore refinement. After completely exfoliating the skin, the aesthetician will apply antioxidant serums to soothe and restore the face and neck. 8622A W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-854-7700
Exhale Spa Hollywood at Loews Hollywood Hotel
Exhale Spa opened a new location within the luxe Loews Hollywood Hotel on February 1, and right now they’re offering a Valentine’s package ($319 and up) that’s prime for couples needing a little staycation. The offer is available until February 28 and includes overnight accommodations in a junior suite and fresh flowers upon arrival. After check-in, retreat to the spa's private massage suite, where you'll receive a side-by-side fusion massage complete with uplifting, detoxifying, or relaxing aromatherapy oils. Afterwards, slip into your own private soaking tub to recuperate before heading out to explore the city. The package also includes a copy of Top Trails: Los Angeles: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone (Wilderness Press, 2010), which has plenty of ideas for secluded hikes. 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 1-800-235-6397
The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
For a luxurious Valentine’s week treat or a romantic escape all month long, consider The Spa at the Four Seasons' specialty Spellbound spa treatments that include pheromones. Services like the Spellbound massage or the Spellbound surrender—an exfoliating scrub—incorporate natural aphrodisiac aromas to ensure couples feel closer (available February 14-17). For those who can’t come before February 17, consider treating a loved one to the Surprising Someone Special package ($595 per night until May 31), which includes lavish accommodations, a personalized welcome video, a $200 gift certificate to the Pomellato jewelry boutique on Rodeo, $100 spa credit (or meal credit at Culina, Modern Italian), and specialty cocktails paired with an appetizer at the Windows Lounge bar. 300 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-273-4444
The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills
The Peninsula Spa Beverly Hills sets itself apart with its Duet Moonlight Massage package ($350-650), a relaxing and romantic treatment set under the stars. Couples can choose to experience a 60-, 90, or 120-minute massage within a poolside cabana that boasts sprawling views of Beverly Hills and Century City. The exclusive alcove is lit by candlelight, covered in rose petals, and includes soft music and aromatherapy massage oils to add to the sensuous scene. For those not ready to brave the crisp night air, couples treatments are also available in the luxurious Harmony suite ($320-620 for 60-120 minutes) and aren’t limited to massages—lovers can book side-by-side facials, revitalizing mud masks, and more. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888
Spa Nautica at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Sneak into Spa Nautica at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey now before appointments become too hard to book after its March 1 grand opening. The spa comprises seven treatment rooms with nautical-inspired décor, as well as a full-service nail salon. When the weather heats up, services will be available on the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey’s pool deck, but in the meanwhile, couples can retreat to their own private treatment rooms for customizable experiences. Ideal for those duos who can’t agree on anything, Spa Nautica doesn’t require guests to indulge in the same treatments, so one person can opt for a 90-minute custom massage ($215), while the other can try the L.A. lift ($250), a tightening facial using Natura Bisse’s exclusive Inhibit Collection. 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, 310-574-4356
Spa Montage
Forget dinner and a movie—opt for dinner and a massage (or the reverse) instead with the Romantic Retreat Package ($450) at Spa Montage in Beverly Hills (Monday-Friday through March 31). Lovers will luxuriate in a 60-minute couples massage with customizable pressure in the private orchard suite. Two glasses of Champagne will set the tone for the rest of the evening, where guests will head downstairs to enjoy a $100 credit at Scott Conant’s exceptional Italian restaurant, Scarpetta. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-7840
ONE the spa at Shutters on the Beach
Escape to this romantic beachside spa, housed within the famed Santa Monica Shutters on the Beach hotel. The spa, designed by Michael S. Smith, features six beach-inspired treatment rooms, including two rooms with tropical rain showers. Couples can opt for the My One and Only package ($570 and up), which features two 30-, 60-, or 90-minute massages of your choice—Swedish, deep tissue, or pregnancy with products by the coveted New York City brand Red Flower. Choose from scents like rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, and muscle comfort, or fragrance-free for those with skin allergies. After your relaxing massage, enjoy his and hers facials by mineral cosmetology line Omorovicza. One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-587-1712
