The Pearl Laguna is a yoga retreat located outside of Laguna Beach, California. It was created by two yogis who wanted to provide guests with a calming escape while experiencing the health benefits of yoga and nature. A typical retreat is for adults only and lasts one week, lasting Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning. Guests wishing to stay longer have the option to partake in multi-week programs.
Visitors to The Pearl Laguna are expected to follow the retreat’s detoxification program and schedule. It is all-inclusive and follows a strict, calorie-limited diet. All food is vegetarian or vegan, and there is no caffeine, alcohol, or processed food allowed. Many guests say that they drop unwanted weight during their stay while strengthening and cleansing their bodies.
The Pearl Laguna is an intimate health resort with only 12 rooms. Guests all eat together in the common area and accompany each other on a daily hike, two daily yoga classes and a fitness class in its open-air gym. Guests can receive a daily massage for five days of their weeklong stay, included in their rate.
The Program
The Pearl Laguna is situated in a quiet, wooden area of Laguna canyon only minutes from the Pacific Ocean. According to traveler reviews, each room is different and is chosen by the host.
Guests at the Pearl Laguna take a morning power yoga class, followed by breakfast and then a nature hike among the coastal canyons of California. After the hike, guests participate in a weight training activity, followed by lunch and another activity such as tai chi, breathing exercises, or chakra healing sessions. Finally, guests typically conclude the day with dinner and an evening yoga class or sunset walk.
The Pearl Laguna relies on locally sourced, organic foods that cleanse the body and help it achieve optimal health. All guests eat the same vegetarian meals with calorie intake limited to 1,200 calories daily. Guests typically share meals in the common area with a staff member hosting the meal.
In addition, The Pearl Laguna also offers freshly made juices and herbal teas from its herb garden throughout the day.
Location
The Pearl Laguna is located outside of Laguna Beach, California, adjacent to the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The retreat is just off of California State Route 73, and just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean.
Guests traveling by plane will likely fly into the John Wayne Airport in Orange County (15 minutes away) or the Long Beach Airport (30 minutes away). The Pearl Laguna offers complimentary shuttle service to retreat guests flying into either airport, so no car will be required for your stay.
Pricing
The all-inclusive program at The Pearl Laguna offers three daily meals, a private room, and daily massages for five days of a week-long stay. Pricing for one week of the all-inclusive retreat is $6,200, with discounts for longer stays.
Summary
Guests wanting to give their bodies a break from poor dietary choices and the stresses of daily life have rated The Pearl Laguna highly. The yoga retreat accommodates the type of guest who is committed to a daily diet and schedule — not the type of guest who wants to fly under the radar and do their own thing. It is an intimate setting that accommodates both singles and couples, and is worth considering for visitors wishing to have a detoxifying vegetarian fitness experience.
