Neighborhood: Mission Bay

For a fun, relaxing day with the girls, there’s no other spa in San Diego like Essence.

The "spa on Mission Bay," located in the Hilton San Diego Resort offer a wealth of custom-designed spa treatments and services.
Enjoy 9 treatment rooms, a full-service hair and nail salon, plus an indoor/outdoor meditation lounge, if that’s your thing. The spa also offers a large boutique where you can purchase unique products and gifts to take home.

If you’d like to relax even more with your pals after your treatments, take advantage of Essence’s sun deck where you can enjoy over-sized lounge chairs, and sample some delicious cuisine.

If you’d like, you and your gal pals can ask about special day packages, where you’ll be treated like royalty for a special price.
Indulge in a wide variety of spa treatments, from facials to manicures, hair cuts to massages.

I’m especially fond of the Green Tea Peel, which leaves the skin looking absolutely radiant with no downtime whatsoever. If you desire silky, smooth skin with none of the undesirable side effects of other facials, this treatment is the way to go.

Of course, I’m also a fan of the Sacred Stone massage, which utilizes the ancient massage technique of hot stones on the body to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to tired, sore muscles.

Essence also offers an extensive selection of add-ons to make your day with the girls extra special. For example, you can add the option of a lavish bath soak, complete with your choice of rose petals, oils, or scrubs, before a facial or massage.

You could also ask for a customized blend of aromatherapy oils to help you relax further while you’re getting a massage. Honestly, your options are endless at Essence.

To make things super simple for you and your pals, you can all create your own customized packages, where you will receive three services of your choice while receiving a discount on all of them. It’s the simplest way to enjoy Essence!

Whether you want to unwind and relax with an intensive massage, or simply pal it up with the girls and get manicures and a haircut, Essence at the Hilton San Diego Resort will ensure all of you leave satisfied, relaxed, and gorgeous.

The hardest part about visiting San Diego is deciding what to see first!

If you have a family, why not plan a visit to SeaWorld San Diego? This amazing aquatic park offers dozens of attractions for children and adults alike.

Take the plunge on Journey to Atlantis, a breathtaking water coaster that turns and twists through watery tunnels before finally launching you down a steep drop - prepare to get soaked!

Then immerse yourself in the world of the Arctic on the motion-ride Wild Arctic. This amazing ride will make you feel like you're really there, with real bumps, jumps and more to add to the experience.

You can even take a scenic ride across the sky on the SeaWorld Skyride, a six minute round trip adventure that takes you across beautiful Mission Bay and back.

Kids will enjoy Shamu's Happy Harbor, where they can frolic and play among a realistic pirate ship, slides and a water maze. They can even make their own sand castle!

There are also tons of amazing shows (don't miss Shamu!), dining areas and more to help you and your family enjoy the day. It will be a trip to remember for a lifetime!