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Hotel sound baths, free community sessions, and the gong master in La Jolla.

8 sessions tracked
Free–$50 typical range
Tier 3 coverage
San Diego coastline
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i.
The scene.
San Diego California

San Diego's sound bath scene splits between two worlds: the hotel-spa circuit and the community-access tier, with not much in between. The Integrated Wellness School of Yoga and Sound Healing in La Jolla/Encinitas is the most serious practitioner presence — an E-RYT500 Gong Master Trainer who has been teaching since 2008. That's the institutional anchor, and it's a real one.

On the community side, YogaSix Point Loma runs a free monthly sound bath called "Listen to Your Heart" that is the only zero-dollar offering in the city. Woven in Time with Lisette runs outdoor sessions at Pioneer Park in Mission Hills — a format that takes advantage of San Diego's year-round outdoor weather in a way that no other city on this list can match as consistently.

The hotel circuit — Estancia La Jolla, Coronado Island Marriott, even Fit Athletic Club — runs floating and aerial sound baths that are polished but priced for tourists. These are fine experiences but they're not building a local practitioner community the way a dedicated studio would.

The gap is the same as Miami: no dedicated sound bath studio. The scene lives in yoga studios, hotel spas, and parks. It works, but it's scattered across a geographically large metro with no single neighborhood where practitioners cluster.

ii.
Where to go.
3 venues curated

The places in San Diego worth showing up for — vetted, not aggregated.

01
Integrated Wellness School

La Jolla/Encinitas. Gong Master Trainer, teaching since 2008. The most credentialed practitioner in the city.

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02
YogaSix Point Loma

Free monthly community sound bath — the only zero-dollar option in San Diego.

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Woven in Time (Pioneer Park)

Outdoor sessions in Mission Hills. Weather-dependent but San Diego's weather cooperates most of the year.

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ii-b.
All sessions.
6 listings in San Diego

Every vetted practitioner and session in San Diego — click a name to read more, book directly through their site.

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Woven in Time with Lisette

Mission Hills
crystal

Outdoor sound bath meditation using crystal singing bowls · Duration not published · Pioneer Park, Mission Hills, San Diego. You lie on the grass under open sky, closing your eyes as vibrations travel through air and ground. Price not published.

About the practitioner

Lisette, the creator of Woven in Time, brings a background in meditation facilitation and sound healing. She uses crystal singing bowls in outdoor settings, grounding the experience in the natural environment. Her sessions emphasize stillness and listening, not performance. She is based in San Diego and regularly leads gatherings at Pioneer Park in Mission Hills.

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Fit Athletic Club & Gym

Unknown
mixed

Floating sound bath · duration not published · Fit Athletic Club & Gym, San Diego. Hosted in a fitness club, participants lie on mats as vibrations from bowls and gongs wash over them. Price not published.

About the practitioner

The practitioner leads floating sound baths in unconventional spaces, blending wellness with everyday environments. Trained in sound therapy, they use bowls, gongs, and voice to create immersive soundscapes. Their style prioritizes accessibility, bringing sound baths to gym-goers and those curious about meditation. They focus on deep relaxation and sensory reset, adapting each session to the space's acoustics.

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YogaSix Point Loma

Point Loma
mixed

Free monthly community sound bath · 60 minutes (estimated) · YogaSix Point Loma, San Diego. Held on a recurring basis, usually one evening per month. No booking fee. Attendees bring their own mat. All are welcome regardless of experience.

About the practitioner

The practitioner leading this sound bath is part of the YogaSix Point Loma team. They are trained in sound therapy and facilitate a monthly community offering free to the public. No specific lineage or individual name is listed. Sessions are held in the studio's dimly lit practice room, with participants lying on mats. The focus is accessibility and relaxation.

Price Free
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

La Jolla
mixed

Floating aerial sound bath · 60 min · Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla. Participants lie in suspended hammocks while sound bowls and gongs are played. Sound Bath Under the Stars · 60 min · Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla. Held outdoors in the courtyard after sunset. Pricing is variable; check Eventbrite for current rates.

About the practitioner

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa hosts sound bath experiences in its courtyard and gardens. Programs are led by local sound practitioners hired by the hotel. The hotel’s wellness team curates the sessions, emphasizing relaxation in a luxury resort setting. The aerial sound bath uses suspended hammocks for a floating sensation. No single practitioner is listed as a regular facilitator.

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Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

Coronado
mixed

Floating sound bath · Duration not published · Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, San Diego. A hotel-run series using crystal bowls and gongs for deep relaxation. Price not published.

About the practitioner

This practitioner leads a recurring sound bath series at a hotel. They are trained in sound healing and use crystal singing bowls and gongs. Their style is gentle and grounded, creating a calm atmosphere for guests.

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06

Integrated Wellness School of Yoga and Sound Healing

La Jolla / Encinitas area
gong

Gong-based sound healing · Not published · Integrated Wellness School, San Diego. The session may be combined with yoga. No price listed.

About the practitioner

The instructor is an E-RYT500 and Gong Master Trainer. They have run the Integrated Wellness School of Yoga and Sound Healing since 2008. Their approach combines yoga and gong-based sound healing. Classes and sessions take place in the La Jolla/Encinitas area. Nine Google reviews give a 5.0 rating.

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iii.
Your first dip.
Beginner's guide San Diego

Start with the free monthly session at YogaSix Point Loma — it removes every barrier. If you want something more structured, Integrated Wellness in La Jolla has the deepest credentials in the city. Save the hotel floating baths for a second or third visit; they're pleasant but they won't teach you much about what sound healing actually is.

Formats available
GongFloating sound bathOutdoorCommunity/free
Typical price
Free–$50

per session, walk-in or booked