The city of Carlsbad is no stranger to spas. After all, the discovery of mineral water similar to that used in European spas is what put it on the map. But Ocean Pearl Spa isn't just another run-of-the-mill spa in a town that's full of them. It's commitment to high-quality products, luxury services, and eco-friendly processes sets it apart. Perhaps that's why it's garnished so much positive press, including appearances on CBS 8 and SpaFinder.

Consider the Spa Happy Hour, which was written about in Bressi Living. Every Thursday, customers can chose up to three 25-minute spa services, such as an upper-body massage with aromatherapy or a Shellac manicure, and enjoy two complimentary glasses of sparking wine along the way. Other services focus on organic ministrations, such as the aptly named Be Organic facial that uses certified-organic ingredients to firm skin and encourage cellular turnover, or the marine-mint pedicure that uses a seaweed exfoliant to buff away dead skin.