With an unbeatable vista of the San Francisco skyline and Edenic digs above the downtown Sausalito waterfront, Casa Madrona is a perfect blend of Marin County affluence and San Francisco charm. The spa, which opened in 2002, sits not on the historic bed-and-breakfast side of the hotel (a roomy blue mansion) but on the posh contemporary side. And despite the fact that itâ??s carefully concealed by various hotel amenities, itâ??s 3,000 square feet of pure repose. Given the proximity to the water, services at the spa have a distinct marine theme; treatments include a sea salt scrub, detoxifying seaweed body wrap, sea tonic firming gel body wrap, and clarifying seaweed facial. While the spa menu periodically changes to accommodate both standard treatments and seasonal promotions, keeping the spa shelves stacked with wholesome, top-of-the-line local products is a must for Casa Madrona. Aside from the luscious custom massages, facials, and body treatments, Casa Madrona also offers prenatal and post-natal services,
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