As we step into the New Year, many of us are looking to reset our health and wellness goals! It can be a daunting subject to navigate, but we want to help make your resolutions and wellness journey attainable and enjoyable! Everyone’s health journey is different, but we hope you can use some of our tips to help get you on the right path. We collected some of our favorite spots around Dana Point, from food and drink to exercising and new hobbies to our best spas and self-care centers.
Dana Point is the perfect place to relax, reset, and find yourself in the new year. Check our best self-care tips for 2026 and where you can accomplish your resolutions around Dana Point.
Healthy Food & Drinks in Dana Point
Organic Tree:
One of our favorite spots, Organic Tree is a plant-based juicery, cafe, and marketplace. Start your day with a superfood latte based on your health needs; boosting your metabolism, detoxifying the body, reducing inflammation and so much more! They also are a great option for grabbing a meal on the go, with tons of earthy green salads and unique sandwich combos. Take a look at their menu here, it is definitely a must-try!
Vibe Organic Kitchen:
Vibe is another plant-based restaurant with an all-organic and gluten-free menu, plus an inviting outdoor patio to grab a bite with your friends. Their dishes are made with clean ingredients and offer unique dishes such as spicy jackfruit carnitas and coconut curry veggie bowls! Check out their menu here.
Let's Get Moving
Get Your Steps In:
It’s a lot easier getting your steps in when you're walking along trails with gorgeous ocean views, take a look at Dana Point’s hiking and walking trails.
Find Balance:
Join our yoga community for some physical and mental exercise, and drop in a yoga or pilates class at one of our local studios. You can also participate in our daily yoga in the park or with iHeart Yoga!
Start Pedaling:
Try riding your bike next time you head to the grocery store or meet your friends at the beach! Yes, we know how popular electric bikes are these days, but save the pedal assist for the large hills home.
Start a New Hobby
- Take a golf lesson at Monarch Beach Golf Links
- Scroll less and read more, stop by Beach Town Books in San Clemente for a new read
- Try rock climbing at Hangar 18 Rock Climbing Gym
- Get on the water with a stand up paddle board lesson at Surf Academy USA with Candice Appleby
- Better your culinary skills with a cooking class at Tspoons in San Juan
- Catch your first wave or better your skills with a surf lesson at Doheny Beach
Take Care of Yourself
Book a Trip:
Treat yourself to a stay at one of our gorgeous ocean-view resorts, the perfect way to let yourself relax and unwind. You’ll quite literally feel the stress washing away with the waves!
Spa Day:
Book a spa treatment and let yourself be pampered, Dana Point offers rejuvenating experiences from facials, couples massages, manicures and pedicures, and so much more.
Get in Contact
Let us know if you try any of the tips mentioned above and be sure to share your experiences by tagging us @visitdanapoint on Instagram and Facebook and using our hashtag #mydanapoint!