Need Mother’s Day ideas for yourself or the mother figures in your life? From mini getaways and retreats to special brunches and sweet treats, we’ve rounded up some ways to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in L.A. and beyond.
A Day of Self-Care
Indulge in a day of pampering at the 4th annual Life After Birth® Mothers Retreat at Riverbank, a retreat space in West L.A. that holds regular sound baths, reiki healing, breathwork sessions and more. On May 11 at Riverbank in West L.A., moms get a chance to unplug and recharge with meditation, intention setting, yoga, Reiki healing and more. All participants will also receive a curated gift bag and refreshments. $225-$250.
For a local and convenient option, give a gift card to The NOW Massage, and let mom choose one of 9 L.A.-area locations, including the latest boutique in Woodland Hills. Receive $20 with every $100 gift card purchase through May 12 to use on one of The NOW Massage’s signature services and enhancements including Swedish inspired massage, prenatal glow and herbal heat therapy.
Pamper mom with a spa day at Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Temescal Valley. The SoCal hot springs resort boasts mineral baths, spa treatments, on-site restaurants and more for a full day retreat-like experience. Want to bring the spa-vibes home? Three different seasonal spa bundles are available in-store or online and shipped at a special discount. Order by May 6 to guarantee delivery by Mother’s Day. Plus, Glen Ivy is bringing back their popular gift card sale where you can get a $100 gift card for just $85.
The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Spa in Dana Point is offering seasonal spa specials that you can take advantage of over Mother’s Day weekend, through May 31. The Goddess Glow Package features a massage, scrub and facial, the Mother Nurture Package incudes a healing body wrap, facial and complimentary gift and the Mommy & Me manicure and pedicure is perfect for moms and their daughters ages 5-13. Make a whole weekend out of it
Sweet Treats & Mom’s Slice
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams kicks off strawberry season in time for a Mother’s Day treat. From May 9 through June 5, grab a strawberry shortcake parfait at one of their L.A. locations (Beverly Hills, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Larchmont Village, Venice, Calabasas and Playa Vista). To make things even sweeter, Jeni’s is offering a buy 5 pints, get one free Mother’s Day sale with discount code: FREEPINT.
If cookies are more your thing, Mightylicious is offering their award-winning gluten-free cookies for 20% off with code: 4MOM20. Through May 31 choose from 7 varieties including vegan chocolate chip and dairy-free salted peanut butter.
Local bakery SusieCakes, with locations in DTLA, Brentwood, Pasadena, Studio City and more, is offering a few sweet options to celebrate mom including a “Mom’s Slice” decorated cake so she doesn’t have to share.
Want to try your hand at baking? The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica is offering a Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating class for kids ages 6-11 and their moms on May 11 and Mother’s Day French Macarons and Chocolates & Caramels classes for ages 16 and up on May 12. If you can’t make it in-person, at-home baking kits like the Croissant Kit, are available for order online with shipping and local pick up options.
Mini Getaways for Moms
Turn Mother’s Day into a three-day weekend with Hotel Erwin’s “Cozy on the Coast” offer where guests get a third night free with two nights booked on stays through May 31. The Venice beach hotel also offers daily complimentary breakfast at Erwin’s Kitchen.
Take advantage of the Mother’s Day weekend offers at Spa Aquae at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and have a quick getaway. Guests receiving a 50-100 minute spa treatment or 80-minute salon service May 11-12 will receive a complimentary gift. Enjoy 20% off retail products over $40 and free entry into a raffle for the chance to win a 50-minute service of your choice or a deluxe retail product. In addition, all guests 21 and up will be greeted with a glass of sparkling rosé.
Make it a mini road trip with a stay at El Encanto, a Belmond hotel, which are offering especially crafted wine experiences. For a relaxing Mother’s Day weekend, stay at the beautiful Santa Barbara hotel and enjoy “50 Shades of Pinot,” where guests can sip on glasses of wine by local vintners and discover the nuances in shade while creating a painting, guided by a wine painting expert. Other experiences include a Terroir Tour, a custom winemaker’s tour, and Central Coast Ranch to Winery, which features a 75-minute horseback trek through the valley to Fess Parker Winery.
Nothing says Mother’s Day like a bouquet of flowers—but how about being surrounded by hundreds of gorgeous blooms? The Springtime blooms at The Carlsbad Flower Fields is open through Mother’s Day Weekend. On the final day of the season, Mother’s Day, enjoy performances by the Rancho Buena Vista High School’s Ballet Folklorico, included with admission.
Mother’s Day Sweepstakes & Giveaways
Enter Orange County’s 2024 Ultimate Mother’s Day Giveaway for a chance of winning over $20,000 in prizes provided by local businesses, including a luxury spa treatment, jewelry, sweat treats and more. The giveaway, hosted by OC moms and authors Gemma Touchstone and Taylor Armstrong, will benefit Miracles for Kids, a nonprofit that provides financial and emotional support to families with critically-ill children. Enter May 1-10 for a chance to win and an opportunity to support Miracles for Kids. Winner will be announced May 11.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is hosting a Mother’s Day Getaway sweepstakes. Through May 12 enter to win a 4-night all inclusive stay for two at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
For more ideas on how to celebrate, check out these 5 Spots for Mother’s Day Fun in L.A.