Find Your Well-being in Del Mar Village

With the first few months of 2018 almost behind us – how are you doing on your resolutions? If maintaining a healthy life balance was on your list of “to-do’s” for the New Year, then Del Mar Village can keep you right on track.

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day – why not start your day by fueling your body with the nourishment it needs with a morning stop at Elixir Juice & Food where healthy smoothies and breakfast fare are served up on a sun-splashed patio.

Pets make us happier and healthier - Playing with your pet increases the levels of the feel-good chemicals serotonin and dopamine in your brain. So, what could be better for both you and your four-legged best friend than a visit to the beach? In Del Mar at this time of the year, dogs are allowed along the entire two-plus mile stretch of beach in addition to the city’s two major parks, Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park, but the most popular location for owners to bring their canines is the North Beach area, known locally as Dog Beach. View all of Del Mar Village's dog-friendly beaches & parks.

The benefits of being social - According to Harvard Medical School, “social connections not only give us pleasure, they also influence our long-term health in ways every bit as powerful as adequate sleep, a good diet, and not smoking. Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.”Make a plan to gather with your besties - and you will all be the better for it!We are experiencing summer-like weather but when you and your friends and family head to the beach, the summer crowds will be nowhere to be found. Or maybe some shopping is the group therapy you are seeking. The Del Mar Village has a unique variety of stores offering everything from upscale clothing, jewelry, and art, to items you won’t find anywhere else. And don’t forget the Del Mar Farmers Market is the perfect place to stock up on organic and pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, potted herbs, flowers and orchids, international cuisine, eggs, seafood, cheese, hummus, bread and much more.

Make your taste buds happy during happy hour in the Village – Over 10 local restaurants serve up happy hour specials ranging from special prices on craft cocktails, beer, and select menu items. Prepkitchen Del Mar offers glasses of sangria at only $5.95 each. There are over a dozen Happy Hour Bites including grilled steak tacos at Sbicca. Check out the complete listing of happy hours.

Treating yourself to a spa day can be a wonderful indulgence but there are real health benefits too – Spa treatments are linked to a number of benefits including improving circulation, reducing inflammation, cell turnover, and skin vitality. April 16-22 is Spa Week – the perfect time to give yourself a gift of well being and book a spa treatment.Tara Tylick CMT, HHP, from The Heart of Tara, is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in helping people relax & heal through therapeutic Hawaiian massage, energy healing, coaching, myofascial release, & more. Receive $30 off your first spa session with Tara and experience natural healing techniques from around the world. Use code “Yes!” to receive the discount. Offer expires 4/30/2018. To explore the possibilities, call Tara at 858-859-7717, or email: TheHeartofTara@aol.comJust in time for spring rejuvenation, ocean-inspired Spa L’Auberge named in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 25 Spas in the U.S.,” has added four new treatments to its extensive menu. Fifty-minute Back to the Beach treatment focuses on a “facial” for the back; the 25-minute Neck Firming Treatment includes a specialized mask for firming; Anti-Aging Submergence is 110-minutes designed to combat the visible signs of aging skin; and the Neck, Back, and Shoulders is a 50-minute massage created to relax muscle tension and stress. Check out their full offering of treatments.