According to Spa Finder Inc., there are more spas in the United States than there are Starbucks' coffee shops. Later this year, we'll be compiling a list of some the best hotel spas in California. Our first qualification? It has to be memorable. If we can't remember what it looked like, what kind of treatment we had or anything else about the place, it's not going on the list. Since the list is for you, we thought we'd find out what you think is important in a spa. So tell us:

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Kabuki Springs and Spa says they're San Francisco's only Japanese-style spa with communal bathing facilities. Many local San Franciscans swear by the Kabuki and we imagine more than a few are slightly waterlogged from spending so much time soaking in the baths. The massage services are delivered by highly experienced practitioners who really know their stuff.

Read our review to find out more.

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This gorgeous space is called a Rasul. It's at the Se Spa in San Diego (in the hotel of the same name). Their signature treatment (and the thing that drew me there) is the Rasul steam bath.

Briefly described, it's a combination of a clay-based skin treatment and a steam room. We've had similar treatments with other names, but the Se's is by far the best. Our review gives all the other reasons we think this spa is top-notch.

More: Our Review of the Se Hotel | Kuyam at Spa Ojai

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