San Diego's sunny, temperate climate and seaside setting have long appealed to health seekers, and health-minded travelers have made the region a leading wellness destination.
From as far back as the late 1800s, travelers have ventured long and far to bask in the nourishing environment of San Diego — patronizing such pioneering wellness retreats as San Diego's seaside Hotel del Coronado. with its Victorian Age devotion to sunshine, saltwater bathing and fresh sea air. Today, the San Diego region is still home to splendid nature, luxury healing retreats and a dynamic wellness community — a glorious mix of the medicinal and the mindful, the esoteric and the academic. Here's a sampling of San Diego's wellness wonders:
Where: 29402 Spa Havens Way, Vista, CA 92084
This luxury getaway in Vista incorporates fitness, nutrition, spa treatments, sports and mindfulness into its multi-night retreats.
Where: 777 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Hike through tranquil bamboo forests at this Japanese-style retreat, where organic cuisine, lifestyle coaching, reiki and pampering galore attract guests from all over the world seeking to reset mind, body and spirit.
Where: 105 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Unwind at this wellness-focused coastal bed-and-breakfast, complete with circadian lighting, healthy eats and a meditation area.
Where: 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Specialists in epigenetics, wellness and preventive medicine guide guests to sustainable lifestyle changes and overall well-being in a soothing, peaceful setting.
Where: Carretera Mexicali-Tijuana K.M, Rancho la Puerta, 21520 Tecate, B.C., Mexico
This expansive escape just across the border in Tecate, Mexico, has been using alternative therapies to give guests respite from their busy lives since 1940.
Where: 6919 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
At Pacific Pearl La Jolla, Dr. Mimi Guarneri, cardiologist and president of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, directs a progressive wellness program that blends global holistic practices with Western medicine for personal health management. Pacific Pearl offers comprehensive health assessments, cutting-edge therapies, spa treatments, acupuncture, healing touch, psychotherapy, chronic disease care, and nutritional, vitamin and herbal counseling.
Where: 509 S. Cedros Ave., Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075
At Shine Natural Medicine, Dr. Lauren Noel provides wellness consultations and holistic treatments in a colorful and comfortable setting in Solana Beach. After lab work and testing, patients can be treated for allergies, vitamin deficiencies, digestive health, hormone balancing and more. The natural medicine clinic offers IV Therapy, vitamin shots, supplements, chiropractic care and cleansing plans for optimal health. So whether you want to supercharge your immune system or optimize your gastrointestinal tract, Shine can guide the way.
Where: 1219 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar's Place360 is another sanctuary for well-being where East meets West. Owner Tracy Whynot has created a serene environment with Balinese flair and she specializes in healing massage and acupuncture therapy, along with Chinese herbal medicine. Clients can experience whole body health management, as her team also includes fitness and nutritional coaches, a psychotherapist and chiropractor. Beauty services focus more on long-term care rather than pampering, with services such as rejuvenating facials and microdermabrasion.
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