Bliss Out Here

Kristine Carber and Justine Sharrock

Who needs local hotels? You do, for their increasingly extravagant spas. The mod Bliss Spa opens at W San Francisco this month, joining these three cutting-edge standouts.

Spa Vitale, Hotel Vitale
Star treatment: At twilight, indulge in a $40 lavender and goat's milk bath in one of the candlelit rooftop tubs at this brand-new hotel and spa, or add a 50-minute massage for $120. Spa Vitale, 8 Mission St., S.F., (415) 278-3788, www.spavitale.com.

Spa Fusion, Hilton
Star treatment: Fashionistas will love the Pacific Paradise Pedicure, $65, a hedonistic sea-salt soak, seaweed foot mask, and hot stone rub that takes you from the bath back to the boutiques in no time flat. 333 O'Farrell St., S.F., (415) 923-5014, www.spafusion.com.

Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon bay
Star treatment: Book one of the new Signature Spa guestrooms and the outrageously decadent Lavender Experience, $545, which includes a wrap, manicure, calming facial, and pedicure. 1 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay, (650) 712-7000, www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/half_moon_bay.

Bliss Spa, W San Francisco
Star treatment: At the spa's first West Coast outpost, succumb to a warm and spicy Ginger Rub, $220, which includes a 100-minute massage. 181 Third St., Fourth Floor, S.F., (415) 281-0990.

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