wellness weekend events in san diego: sept 26-28
Hike-A-Thon and San Diego Climate Week kicks off | wellness driven-dining in Carlsbad
MOVEMENT
San Diego’s Free Hike-A-Thon Returns
Nature Unplugged kicks off its fifth annual Hike-A-Thon this weekend, with free ranger-led hikes every Saturday in October.
Ready to move? Join the Locally Well San Diego team to track your miles + get connected with community!
FOOD + DRINK
Aura Gardens Brings Wellness-Driven Dining to North Carlsbad
Aura Gardens’ sweet potato kale hash.
Looking for brunch that feels as good as it tastes? Carlsbad’s newest brunch spot, Aura Gardens, is serving up 100% seed oil–free dishes, hand-whisked matcha from local Paru Tea, and creative brunch plates.
FOOD + DRINK
Inaugural San Diego Climate Week Kicks Off October 1st
San Diego launches its first-ever Climate Week with 100+ events countywide — from community walks and meditation gatherings to film screenings, beach cleanups, and policy panels for a full week of action + connection.
✨ Good News ✨
A few local highlights that might bring a bit of good to your world:
🎵 Good Vibes: Patrons at Encinitas’ Breakers Cafe got a fun surprise when singer-songwriter Jack Johnson stopped by last Friday to perform a short acoustic set.
Good Spot: Rancho Valencia Resort + Spa in Rancho Santa Fe made Travel + Leisure Readers’ Top 15 Favorite Resorts in the U.S., while Cal-A-Vie in Vista + Rancho La Puerta in Tecate landed on the magazine’s Readers’ 20 Favorite Spas in the World list.
🎨 Good Design: Learn how San Diego was once a key hub of the midcentury design movement.
☕ Good Brew: Oceanside’s 1022 Cafe + Gelateria was named the No. 2 Best Coffee Shop on Yelp’s Top 100 Coffee Shops in the U.S. list. Their gelato also landed at No. 17 on Yelp’s Top 100 Ice Cream Shops earlier this year.
⚾ Good Run: The Padres have made the MLB playoffs for the 4th time in 6 seasons.
TOGETHER WITH LOCALLY WELL
San Diego Wellness Industry Night: Thursday, October 16
Step into a night designed for the visionaries shaping health, fitness, and wellness in our city.
San Diego Wellness Industry Night isn’t just another mixer — it’s where studio owners, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and innovators come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the future of our thriving industry.
You’ll experience:
Meaningful networking with San Diego’s top wellness professionals
Thought-provoking speaker panels featuring industry trailblazers
Curated hors d’oeuvres, craft beverages + premium vendor experiences*
An elevated atmosphere for building real partnerships
📅 Thursday, October 16, 5:30-8:30pm | Mission Valley
If you’re a studio founder, wellness entrepreneur, fitness professional, or investor ready to grow your influence and connect with San Diego’s wellness elite, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
*Interested in being a vendor or lead sponsor? Only select spots available. Reply to this email or send us a DM @locallywell
WELLNESS WEEKEND EVENTS
What’s On: September 26-28
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
WELLNESS HAPPY HOUR | 5:30pm | Club House Enc., Encinitas | Special outdoor power flow followed by a recovery session with a cold plunge, infrared saunas, normatec compression, and red light therapy. Includes giveaways from Surfwater, Curie, and more.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
GLOW + GROW: A WELLNESS GATHERING | Chula Vista Yoga Center | $15-$120, Children Free (12 years and under) | Experience 3 days of inspiring talks, energizing practices, and soul-nourishing classes + workshops to ignite your mind, body & spirit.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
BEAT-DRIVEN X BROGI AT THE LOCAL | 9:00am-1:00pm | The Local Pacific Beach | $25 | A morning of epic beats and a sweaty workout.
PILATES + ACUPUNCTURE | 9:30-11:00am | La Jolla Pilates | $36 | A morning of pilates + acupuncture at an exclusive pop-up wellness lounge. Recharge + immerse yourself in a beautiful, supportive environment.
SAN DIEGO SUSTAINABLE FOOD FESTIVAL | 11:00am-5:00pm | Presidents Lawn, Balboa Park | FREE | Featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft, and service vendors, plus donation-based wellness experiences dedicated to rest, regulation, and reconnection.
FALL HEALTH FAIR | 11:00am-3:00pm | Parkway Plaza, El Cajon | FREE | Explore booths on health, wellness, lifestyle, finance, education, insurance, senior care, emergency services & more — all in one place!
RELEASE AND RECONNECT | 12:30-2:30pm | Sojourn Healing Collective | $66 | Through a grounding blend of gentle movement, somatic release, breathwork + healing touch, this journey will support you in slowing down, releasing stored tension, and restoring inner harmony.
LET’S MEDITATE | 7:00-8:30pm | Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, Normal Heights | FREE | This 90-minute session combines accessible meditation techniques with live music and sound healing to help you reset, refocus, and reconnect.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
PILATES & LATTES | 1:00-3:30pm | Koukla’s Cafe, Mission Valley | $30 | Experience a high-intensity Pilates class, your choice of coffee, matcha, or tea, pop-up shopping with event vendors + raffle prizes.
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