Esalen Institute

Legendary clifftop retreat in Big Sur, with natural hot springs perched 160 metres above the Pacific. Founded in 1962, Esalen Institute pioneered the human potential movement — workshops in psychology, meditation, chakra work and the signature Esalen® Massage, developed here over six decades. The outdoor baths run 24 hours, offering an unrivalled immersion: crashing waves, salt air and star-filled skies. A cornerstone of global wellness.