Have your meditation tapes ready for this one.

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Every vacation should come with a little bit of peace.

They are closed on major holidays and when it rains.

Garden and ocean view at The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas

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This is a beautifully aesthetic and fragrant garden.

But this place is meant to sit and just be.

Another review added, A wonderfully peaceful place to spend some time and collect your thoughts.

Coastline views from The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas

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By far one of my most favorite spots to go.

This, however, wasnt the only peaceful place in California to make the list.

San Franciscos Mormon Oakland California Temple made the cut, as did Los Angeles Venice Canals walkway.

People go through the meditation gardens The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas

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Of the latter, one review noted, Its an easy place to walk and linger.

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A serene scene at The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas

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A bench with an ocean view at The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, California

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Garden pathway at The Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas

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