Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 – Mom & Dad

Best Nail Salon

The Nail Lounge

Placing a high priority on cleanliness and safety, The Nail Lounge surpasses the state’s requirements for nail salons, according to its website. It is the salon’s standard protocol to clean, disinfect and sterilize all stainless steel tools in a heat-sterilization unit. Plus, the nail technicians only use brand-new files and buffers for each manicure and pedicure. Did we mention, it smells delightful in there?

thenaillounge17th.com | Costa Mesa

Best Day Spa

Glen Ivy Hot Springs

A fourth-year winner with 54 percent of the votes, the hot springs is the ultimate relaxation getaway. In August, Glen Ivy added a new service enhancement, becoming the first spa in Southern California to offer CBD Care Garden, a hemp-based wellness and beauty product line. CBD massage oil or lotion is available as an added enhancement to any massage, for $25.

glenivy.com | Corona

Editors’ Choice – Best Spa Treatments

Burke Williams Day Spa

The family-owned Burke Williams offers guests a luxurious, serene sanctuary to unwind. No matter who your massage therapist or esthetician, treatments consistently hit high marks in technique, product quality and level of customer service. Relaxation awaits with European-inspired spas offering massage therapy, body wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures, baths and an array of signature spa services. A visit will leave you tranquil and rejuvenated.

burkewilliamsspa.com | Orange and Mission Viejo

Best Hair Salon for Mom

Butter Beauty Salon and Stephanie’Salon (Pictured above)

Tied for the win in this category are Butter Beauty Salon (formerly known as Sessions Salon) and Stephanie’Salon. Stephanie’Salon owner Stephanie Pham Stedfield says: “I’m blessed to own and to operate Stephanie’Salon in the beautiful city of Newport Beach, an epic location surround[ed] by beautiful beaches. I have a good time interacting with international visitors who come here to celebrate their holidays, anniversaries, weddings, and best of all, family reunions. I get to know and become friends with working moms from all over the area who, on their business trips, stop in for new hairdos. I’m honored to help out and give back to the communities and charities of Orange County.”

stephaniessalon.business.site | Newport Beach
butterbeautyusa.com | Costa Mesa

Editors’ Choice – Best Workout Resort

Renaissance ClubSport

Calling Renaissance ClubSport a gym really doesn’t cover the expansive nature of its offerings and the resort-like experience, including an aquatic center, numerous sporting courts and an onsite spa and market. Members can participate in over 120 group fitness classes held each week or pay extra for personal training. Fitness and recreational classes are available for kids, too.

renaissanceclubsport.com | Aliso Viejo

Best Golf Course

Monarch Beach Golf Links

A serene, oceanfront layout beckons golfers of all skill levels for an enjoyable and engaging challenge. The course experience includes tight manicured fairways and undulating greens, as well as beautiful flower beds. It meanders inland through an upscale resort and residential community.

monarchbeachgolf.com | Monarch Beach

Best 9-Hole Golf Course

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Surround yourself with beautiful views and scenery as you play through The Ranch’s premiere 9-hole golf course. Take lessons to improve your shot or book some junior golf lessons for the kids, and cool off in the ocean afterwards as the course’s resort is walking distance from one of Laguna’s best beaches.

theranchlb.com | Laguna Beach