Just South of San Diego, the Season Heats Up with Jazz, Pickleball & More
Rancho La Puerta is redefining what a wellness retreat can be, and summer is when the party really starts. Coachella vibes meet clean eating and morning hikes at this resort in the mountains of Baja California. Rather than focusing on detoxing in silence, travelers reconnect with the world and themselves through movement, music and laughter. And in the summertime, The Ranch rolls out a secret season of energy-packed festivals and activities you won’t find on your average itinerary. From pro-led pickleball clinics to live jazz under the stars, every corner of this legendary wellness resort pulses with life. Just an hour from San Diego, you’ll be dancing, hiking and sipping fresh juice before you can say “border crossing.”
Pickleball, But Make It Pro
Rancho La Puerta’s new pickleball courts are no joke. Smooth, shaded and surrounded by mountains, these pro-level courts are the heartbeat of Pickleball Pro Week, a summer highlight that brings top-tier instructors and social play to The Ranch. Whether you’re rallying with a coach or making friends mid-dink, this week turns game time into a full-on event.
Jazz Under the Baja Stars
Cue the sax as Jazz Music Week transforms The Ranch into a soulful summer escape. With nightly concerts, open-air stages and world-class musicians, the vibes are dedicated to pure rhythm and relaxation. Grab a seat at the Bazar del Sol or sway along with a glass of something sparkling under the stars.
Mt. Kuchumaa at Sunrise
Summer mornings hit different when you’re on the sacred trails of Mt. Kuchumaa. Rancho La Puerta’s legendary hikes range from meditative strolls to heart-pumping climbs with sweeping views of Baja California waiting at the top. Fill your water bottle, lace up your hiking boots and get ready for a natural glow-up, inside and out.
Farm-to-Festival Feasting
At La Cocina Que Canta, The Ranch’s on-site organic farm and cooking school, summer menus are fresh, fiery and totally Insta-worthy with garden salads, handmade tortillas and local herbs picked minutes before your class. Pro tip: don’t miss Flavors of Mexico week if you want to experience guest chefs, flavor fusions, cooking classes and epic dining moments.
Dance Like Everyone’s Watching
Let loose during the Latin Fusion Celebration’s dance workshops, where high-energy movement meets global beats. These summer classes are equal parts sweaty and joyful. Come solo, bring your partner or grab your pickleball pals and hit the dance floor to learn about different styles of Latin music and movement.
Sip Something Wildly Fresh
Forget green juice from a plastic bottle. Rancho La Puerta’s organic farm-fresh juices at Tierra Alegre are pure garden-to-glass magic. Whether you’re recovering from a morning hike or fueling up for your next workshop, these seasonal blends are liquid sunshine. Served in glass in keeping with the resort’s sustainable practices, guests can opt for the Ranch Living Green Juice or another signature blend.
The Ranch Store With Good Vibes
Whether you’re in need of a woven tote, a wellness journal, Talavera pottery or the perfect Baja-scented candle, the Mercado is a chic, one-stop shop for locally inspired goods ranging from curated finds with artisan flair to souvenirs you’ll actually want to keep.
Living in Abundance
Rancho La Puerta’s Abundance Week seminars are more than simple wellness talks; they are energizing, heart-opening deep dives into what makes a joyful and abundant life centered around sustainability and making a positive impact on the earth. Led by knowledgeable experts, from healers to creatives, these summer sessions help visitors connect the dots between intention, purpose and celebration.
Unplug, Reconnect, Repeat
There’s no Wi-Fi in nature, but the signal you’ll discover down in Mexico is unmatched. While some shared spaces offer the chance to connect, trade endless scrolling this summer for moments that encourage living fully in your body, your friendships and your joy at Rancho La Puerta. Whether you come for pickleball, jazz or something else entirely, you’ll leave feeling like you had a summer unlike any in recent memory.
Ever since she was a child, Ashley Ryan knew she wanted to write. After working on her high school newspaper and college magazine, she graduated with a degree in journalism and anthropology, eager to tell the stories of people and places in Orange County and around the world. Her prolific career as a writer, editor and photographer has led her to write about travel, culture, art, home design and so much more. When not working on her latest piece, she enjoys visiting new places, going to concerts, hiking, doing yoga on the beach, reading, cheering on her favorite sports teams and spending time with beloved friends and family.
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