Welcome to Self-Realization Fellowship in Encinitas. Whether you are taking a stroll through SRF's meditation gardens, attending an inspirational service at our Encinitas Temple, spending a few days in silence at our Retreat, or browsing at SRF Books & Gifts store, we hope your visit will inspire you to a greater realization of the Divine. Beautiful historic garden to sit for meditation while listening to crashing waves, flowing streams, birds singing, while gentle winds breezing through your hair.
Environment is so calm and peaceful putting you at zen. I can spend hours maybe stay all day, but had to meet up some friends later. Updated August 23, 2025 Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are Opening! Temple and Retreat remain closed until further notice.
Due to on-going fire recovery work, there are some important visitor advisories. []. Lush, meticulously kept gardens cascade down the bluffs, offering visitors sweeping ocean views and a peaceful escape.
This serene spot, part of a meditation center, features tranquil koi ponds where colorful fish glide through sparkling water. The Self Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, California is a truly unique and special place. Located just north of San Diego overlooking the ocean, the meditation gardens offer visitors the perfect opportunity to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
These tranquil gardens at a meditation center feature koi ponds, benches & sweeping ocean views. It is the international headquarters of the Self-Realization Fellowship, a spiritual organization founded by the yogi guru who is credited with bringing yoga and meditation to the West. Exit the Hermitage onto the west lawn and follow the flagstone walkway north into the meditation garden, where you may spend time in meditation and enjoy the panoramic ocean vistas.
The J Street Chapel, located a short distance away at J and 2nd Streets, is open Tuesday. The Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas are a peaceful retreat perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Created by Paramahansa Yogananda, the gardens feature lush tropical plants, koi ponds, and winding pathways that lead to breathtaking ocean views.
It's a serene spot for quiet reflection, meditation, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. Free to visit. The Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens is part of a temple complex along the bluff in Encinitas, you can about the Fellowship and Paramahansa Yogananda here.
The visit was convenient for us, since the gardens were just 10 minutes from Solana Succulents.
