WHAT’S TRENDING

Fit Social Transforms Belmont Park Into San Diego’s Social Wellness Destination

Located right alongside the Mission Beach boardwalk, this groundbreaking new venture from Fit Athletic Club merges the best parts of the San Diego lifestyle into a single social destination: wellness culture, casual coworking, coastal dining, and laid-back community vibes.

STUDIO OPENINGS

Inside North Park’s New Therapist-Led Yoga + Strength Studio

North Park has no shortage of gyms + yoga studios — but none quite like this.

Embodied Truth + Power is part trauma-informed yoga studio, part strength-training gym, specifically designed to bring mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness together in one transformative community space.

✨ Good News ✨

A few local highlights that might bring a bit of good to your world:

• 🤝 Good Gathering: TED’s flagship conference will now be held every year in San Diego, starting in 2027.

• 🌱 Good Info: NBC7 provides an in-depth report on ibogaine, a potent plant-based psychedelic that holds promise for treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression. (Ibogaine is currently illegal in the U.S. but is available in Mexico.)

• 🥯 Good Eats: Marigold Bagels’ new storefront is finally open in North Park.

• 🫖 Good Tea: Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday + her life’s work at Oceanside Public Library’s Regency Tea Party this Saturday. Regency attire encouraged!

• 🐋 Good Catch: Humpback whales were spotted feeding on a bevy of anchovies along San Diego’s coastline this past Sunday.

• 🏨 Good Game: A new San Diego edition of Monopoly is making its debut in a ceremony today atop the USS Midway.

• 🎶 Good Tunes: The best songs of 2025, as chosen by San Diego musicians.

• 🔱 Good Gift: Give the Tritons in your life one of these local gifts made by UCSD alums.

• 🎁 Good Gift- Part II: Need more inspo? Browse our 2025 San Diego Wellness Gift Guide for local finds that won’t break the bank!

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WELLNESS WEEKEND EVENTS

What’s On: December 13-14

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

FREE FLOW VINYASA | 12:00-1:00pm | Soma Yoga Studio | FREE | This powerful experience blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern energy and dynamic sequencing to drop you deeper into your body and practice.

YOGA + MATCHA | 8:00am-2:00pm | Embodied Truth + Power, North Park | A morning of FREE yoga with code MATCHA, followed by a matcha Pop-Up.

THE GIFT OF PRESENCE: SOUND BATH WITH MASSAGE | 3:00-5:00pm | SpringHill Suites Carlsbad Village | $60 | Gift yourself a restorative experience designed to help you let go of stress, feel grounded, + reconnect with calm.

COSMIC REST | 6:00-7:30pm | Ritual Wellness Collective | $40 | Cosmic Rest is an advanced yet nourishing gentle spinal release yoga practice that blends into a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra. Using props and precise angles, spinal release gently decompresses your spine from root to crown—promoting physical healing, transformation, and inner awakening.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

SANTA SURF | 8:00-10:00am | Oceanside Pier | FREE | Come together for a fun surf at the Oceanside Pier in your best holiday cheer, Santa hat, reindeer antlers, elf sweater, and more! All levels are welcome.

SANTA PADDLE + DRIVE + DOG ADOPTION | 9:00am-12:00pm | Liberty Station | $8-$60 | Paddle out with your pups/kids/fam + bring along donations for pups + humans alike. Rescue dogs also on site for adoption.

THE INNER YOGA: DEVELOP YOUR SPIRITUAL QUALITIES | 9:30-10:30am | Noble Learning | FREE | Quiet your mind through concentration, recognize your inner qualities through guided meditation + explore practical ways to develop your self-knowledge and intrinsic satisfaction.

HOLIDAY WELLNESS MARKET | 11:00am-4:00pm | Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, Normal Heights | $0-$82 |This seasonal market brings together curated makers, holistic practitioners, and intentional shoppers looking for meaningful, wellness-rooted holiday gifts.

TOTEM HOLIDAY BAZAAR + CLASSES | 11:00am-4:00pm | Trilogy Sanctuary, La Jolla | FREE | Enjoy live music and movement as you discover intentionally curated, handcrafted gifts. Shop before or after movement classes including Mat Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin + Sound Healing ($15 each).

FAMILY FLOW YOGA | 3:00-4:00pm | YogaSix Bay Park, Clairemont | FREE | Move, breathe, and play together in this fun, feel-good class designed to connect families, build strength, and share joy.

ROOFTOP POOL FLOATING SOUND BATH | 3:00-4:30pm | Springhill Suites Oceanside Beach | $40 poolside experience | Sail into serenity amid a symphony of soothing tones and vibrations, featuring dozens of instruments, from crystal bowls and tinkling chimes to resonant drums and gongs.

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