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A Zen-sational Date in Encinitas San Diego

A Zen-sational Date in Encinitas Print E-mail
Written by Molly
November 02, 2009

MeditationGardensEncinitas2PLAY:  Begin your zen-sational date with an uplifting view from the Meditation Gardens, located on K Street in Encinitas and behind the Self Realization Center. These gardens are spectacular, but they close at 5pm Tuesday through Sunday, so make sure to get there early. Once you have self-realized, it's time for some self-gratitude.  Grab a glass of wine less than 2 miles down the PCH at the Cardiff Wine Steals.  Enjoy wine while watching the sunset over the surf.  After engaging in deep conversation and solving the world's problems, pat yourself on the back and walk over to Zenbu for sushi with surfers.

BLOG: Need a Zen-sational experience to en-lighten up your mood?  Then check out the Meditation Gardens in Encinitas... and check out of the daily grind.  After reconnecting with the Earth and your partner from this prime veranda, enjoy the sunset at Wine Steals and dinner at Zenbu.

I was skeptical about visiting the Meditation Gardens at first, especially because they are hidden behind a towering temple that appears unwelcoming to visitors.  But aren't all of life's hidden treasures cloaked in a veil of intimidation at first?  (Your first time skydiving, driving on the Autobahn, giving birth to your first child... o.k., I've done none of these.)  Expect to encounter feelings of peace and a dose of perspective.

Each time I visit a different Wine Steals in San Diego, I like each one better than the last.  But the Wine Steals that overlooks Cardiff-by-the-Sea is going to be tough to beat!  This is the perfect place for wine with a view.  If you go on a Thursday enjoy live music, and if you go on a Saturday indulge in $10 tastings from 4pm - 6:30pm (which is perfectly timed with the sunset).

I didn't just pick Zenbu Sushi Restaurant for this date concept because of its name (although that worked out nicely) and its close proximity to Wine Steals, I picked it because it represents the personality of Encinitas so well.  Delicious food from the ocean, a giant fish tank full of life, and seemingly surfers serving up some delicious dishes.

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