The Beatniks bongoed here. Hippies hung out. The wisdom of metaphysical megastars from Joseph Campbell to Deepak Chopra wafts over this legendary New Age mecca. Set on 27 acres of spectacular Big Sur coast, Esalen offers more than 500 public workshops on a dizzying range subjects, including mindfulness, massage and martial arts. The focus is on personal transformation and salon-style conversation with other seekers. Plus, you can soak in the cliffside natural hot springs for an Out-of-Bathing-Suit Experience. There's a two-night minimum; rates $320-$1715.
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