Benefits to an outdoors picnic

It is no secret that spending outdoors encourages us to wind down, relax, and boosts our mental health! One of the reasons why I always recommend to make time to spend time a couple times a month enjoying a picnic. San Diego has so many local parks that are incredible, and some popular spots that are closer to the beach, or beachside that have amazing sunset views as well.

Some perks of being outdoors + picnic :

• Relaxes your nervous system, specially with the outdoor natural noises, and beach waves

• reduces anxiety

• sunlight helps produce vitamin D- and helps in array of positive symptoms

• encourages mindful eating- you slow down, enjoy your meal, it also makes it more enjoyable and savory.

• encourages social connection - Picnics are perfect for bonding. Whether with friends, family, or a partner, being outdoors creates a relaxed setting that encourages conversation and connection without distractions.

• digital detox- takes you away from your cellphones, screens, computers, and be aware of your surroundings

• simple Joy & Lifestyle Balance

  Sometimes the biggest benefit is the simplest: it feels good. Slowing down, enjoying food, and being outside helps balance busy routines and reminds you to enjoy life’s little things.

Here are some top local parks people enjoy to picnic in San Diego -

Seaport Village

Kate sessions park

Mission Bay

Sunset cliffs

Coronado Beach

Drive to your favorite food spot, order some food, or pack a lunch, and a blanket and head over to your local park ! unwind and relax.