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»CA.SPAS & WELLNESS Retreat and Reinvigorate by lavinia spalding Soaking up California's spa culture In San Francisco's vibrant Japantown district, buses and bikes whiz by, teens congregate and people text as fast as they walk. But inside the Kabuki Hot Springs, the city vanishes. The only sounds in the dimly lit, Japanese-style communal baths are the gentle splashing of water and occasional strains of soothing music. In the sauna, you can lie back and detoxify as you treat your eyes to chilled cucumber slices. Then hit the steam room and exfoliate with lemon and sea salt. Follow with a long, lazy soak in the hot tub, and if you're brave, a cold plunge. When you're finished, start all over again. In fact, linger all day: it only costs $22. For people around the world, the name "California" means escape and conjures images of sunny beaches. But in today's demanding, perpetually wired world, a true vacation requires more than just a break from the office; it takes unplugging, purifying and restoring. Luckily, this is practically the state motto. 68 2 013 travel guide to c al i fo r n ia California has been a resort destination since the early 20th century, beckoning travelers with its year-round warm weather, spectacular geography and mineral springs. The 1950s brought yoga to the state, and the 1960s ushered in a wave of young hippies passionate about all-natural food and intentional living. Today, California is the nation's vortex of personal health and selfimprovement, with spas and wellness centers almost as ubiquitous as scenic views. From five-star luxury resorts and posh day spas to holistic healing programs and "hippie hot springs," the array of retreats will dazzle even the most experienced serenity seeker. Here are some of our favorite spots for the new R&R: Retreat & Reinvigorate. Taking the Waters Home to numerous large geothermal areas, California has for centuries been a celebrated mineral springs OSMOSIS SPA meditation gardens, above left, and the famous cedar enzyme bath, above, provide great ways to detox both body and soul.

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