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she sells seashells by the seashore, but business has been slow. ditch the conchs and achieve serenity now at the newly unveiled spa l'auberge.

chances are, you've already scoped out the paradise in SD that is the new l'auberge del mar. since then, you've been counting down the days until the resort and spa polished off the rest of its $26 million remodel. the wait is over. the whimsical 5,000-square-foot spa boasts surfboard décor, bossa nova music pumping through the treatment rooms and an outdoor firepit lounge for post-facial relaxation. the spa menu features a range of treatments that use almost all organic materials. standouts include the seaside sojourns that incorporate exotic ingreds and techniques from around the world. try the amazonian escapade that starts with a red coral scrub and moves on to a cocoa bean, seaweed and guarana cream massage. or better yet, nab the couple's suite, replete with a private patio, featuring a shower and a tub.

it's so much more than just a day at the beach. spa l'auberge. 1540 camino del mar. between 15th and paseos de las flores. 858.259.1515. now open. www.laubergedelmar.com