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t the top of the Monterey Plaza Hotel,
located on famous Cannery Row, the
Vista Blue Spa looks out over the
stunning Monterey Bay. Pelicans swoop and dive
for fish, California sea lions sun themselves on
rocks, and kayakers paddle by as the sea laps on
the shore below. The spa has always been
known for its unparalleled setting, but since a
renovation last Spring, it has a new refreshed
look and new experiences focusing on wellness.
"We took out the loud indoor jetted hot
tubs and put in a very tranquil hydrotherapy
experience," says Spa Director Heidi Clark. "We
added a Himalayan salt booth that has an anti-
bacterial and antimicrobial halotherapy treat-
ment that clears out the lungs and is very
refreshing. We are super proud of our amazing
hot tubs on our sun deck, but we also want to
be something of substance."
Clark explains that the goal of the spa is to
offer three tiers of wellness treatments: sup-
