Sanctuary Spa to Reopen in Pacific Palisades in October
Owners Racquel and Jeffrey Jacobs are relaunching the business following a long closure due to the Palisades Fire.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Sanctuary Spa is set to reopen in the Pacific Palisades community on October 29, 2026. The facility returns to the Palisades Highlands complex after being closed since January 2025 following the Palisades Fire.
Why it matters
The business reopening marks a recovery milestone for the owners, who also lost two residential properties in the fire. The owners identified a local shortage of nail services and are expanding their footprint to address the gap.
The reconstruction followed a seven-month buildout and two years of insurance negotiations. The expansion includes a new nail salon featuring two private treatment rooms.
The players
Racquel Jacobs
She is a co-owner of the Sanctuary Spa who navigated the business through a two-year insurance recovery process.
Jeffrey Jacobs
He is a co-owner of the Sanctuary Spa who managed the reconstruction of the facility in Pacific Palisades.
Michael Kovac
He is an architect who served as the designer for the reconstructed spa facility.
The details
Designed by Michael Kovac, the new nail salon facility includes a specialized ventilation system intended to minimize polish odors. The owners plan to debut this adjacent suite one week after the main spa reopening.
Timeline
December 2024: Sanctuary Spa first opened in Palisades Highlands.
January 2025: Sanctuary Spa closed due to the Palisades Fire.
October 29, 2026: Sanctuary Spa reopens to the public.
November 2026: Nails by Sanctuary Spa expansion debuts.
Market Landscape
The reopening follows a pattern of local recovery efforts necessitated by the damage caused by the Palisades Fire. This return positions the brand to capture demand in a market that saw a temporary loss of service providers.
Local residents will regain access to spa services that have been unavailable for over 20 months. Shoppers can also look forward to new manicure and pedicure options at the expanded location starting in November.
The takeaway
Business owners in fire-impacted areas often face lengthy recovery timelines that involve navigating complex insurance claims. Residents can support local economic recovery by patronizing businesses that have successfully completed the rebuilding process.
What happens next
The nail salon expansion is scheduled to open one week after the October 29 spa reopening, placing its debut in early November 2026.
Further reading
For more news about new businesses in the region, check out the Los Angeles Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palisadian-Post.
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