Sacred Journey Recovery offers men in Del Mar, California, a focused, supportive setting for addiction treatment designed to promote genuine, lasting change. Our center works exclusively with adult men, providing a structured environment where they can restore physical health, strengthen emotional balance, and make more straightforward, more intentional daily choices. Instead of relying on a traditional detox-heavy or purely conversational model, Sacred Journey uses an active and integrative approach that blends outdoor therapy, trauma-informed care, strong male peer support, and practical life-skills development. This style of treatment resonates deeply with men who need more than abstinence, men who benefit from direction, purpose, encouragement, and steady accountability.
Our clinical programming includes a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and flexible outpatient treatment. These levels of care provide regular support while allowing men to manage work, school, family responsibilities, and community involvement. Evidence-based therapies, experiential activities, and functional skills training come together to create a treatment experience that feels relevant, hands-on, and engaging.
Sacred Journey Recovery welcomes men living in Del Mar, the neighboring coastal communities of Solana Beach, Del Mar Heights, and Carmel Valley, as well as individuals traveling from across California and the United States. Our Vista facility is easily accessible from the I-5 and CA-78 corridors, making structured men’s treatment both realistic and convenient.
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Sacred Journey Recovery provides multiple outpatient pathways for men in Del Mar who need structured support. Each level of care is designed to fit into real life while providing consistent guidance and clinically grounded treatment.
IOP meets several days or evenings per week, allowing Del Mar residents to stay connected to work, school, or family while participating in treatment. This option is ideal for men stepping down from PHP or those who benefit from routine clinical involvement without committing to a full-day schedule.
PHP offers a full daytime schedule with individual therapy, clinically led group sessions, and structured experiential activities. Men seeking daily support, stability, and accountability, often after detox or residential treatment, find PHP especially effective. This level of care helps men rebuild emotional regulation and maintain steady progress in a highly supportive environment.
Outpatient services help men continue their recovery after completing higher levels of care. Treatment may include ongoing therapy, relapse-prevention groups, alumni support, and practical skill reinforcement. Men living in Del Mar, Solana Beach, and the broader North County coastline rely on these services to maintain stability as they re-establish daily routine
If someone requires medical detox or a short-term residential stay before starting PHP or IOP, our team will help arrange placement with trusted providers and coordinate a smooth transition back into Sacred Journey’s program.
The City of Del Mar is known for its coastal serenity, walkable village atmosphere, and restorative natural surroundings, all of which make it an ideal home base for men’s addiction treatment. With nearby access to Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar Dog Beach, the San Dieguito Lagoon, and scenic bluffs overlooking the Pacific, the area provides a calming backdrop that encourages reflection and emotional reset.
A men-only environment allows participants to speak openly about stress, expectations, relationships, responsibility, and the pressure to “hold everything together.” With fewer distractions and a strong sense of peer connection, many men feel more comfortable opening up.
At Sacred Journey Recovery, men benefit from:
A men-only setting encourages direct conversations about work, relationships, stress, anger, and responsibility. Treatment remains focused and practical, helping men speak openly without pressure.
Del Mar gives men daily access to ocean air, peaceful walking paths, and mild year-round weather, conditions that naturally support mental clarity and emotional regulation. Whether decompressing along the Del Mar shoreline, walking through the Crest Canyon Open Space, or exploring the lagoons and bluffs between Del Mar and Torrey Pines, men benefit from a therapeutic environment that reduces stress and encourages consistency.
Sacred Journey Recovery blends evidence-based clinical care with adventure-based treatment, experiential learning, and outdoor challenges that keep men active and engaged. Our leadership includes individuals with firsthand recovery experience, including personal recovery from heroin addiction and previous experiences navigating detox, allowing the program to be built on authenticity, structure, and a lifestyle that men can relate to.
Sacred Journey Recovery incorporates experiential therapy, wilderness-inspired exercises, and adventure-based therapeutic activities to help men connect physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Del Mar coastline, nearby Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, and the San Dieguito Lagoon trails offer year-round opportunities for off-site therapeutic work. Activities may include hiking, guided rappelling outings, problem-solving challenges, mindfulness walks, and structured physical tasks led by trained clinical staff.
These activities reinforce clinical skills such as emotional regulation, communication, frustration tolerance, and follow-through. Men learn to stay grounded under pressure, build trust with peers, and approach challenges with clarity, all essential components of long-term recovery.
Experiential and adventure work may include:
Every activity is planned with intention. Staff connect what happens outdoors to what men are facing in daily life, such as:
Sacred Journey Recovery supports men dealing with a full range of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenge
Substances commonly treated include:
Many men are also dealing with mental health and related concerns such as:
We treat a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions that affect men every day. If anyone needs a higher level of psychiatric care, we step in and help them find the right spot for that kind of support.
Sacred Journey Recovery is designed for men who want an honest, structured, supportive approach to addressing substance use and mental health.
We See a Lot of Men Who:
Local men from the area share groups and activities, which often leads to a mix of perspectives and support that feels honest and grounded.
Treatment at Sacred Journey Recovery is active and grounded in real-life application, with days that include individual therapy, group sessions, outdoor experiences, skill-building exercises, and structured accountability. Instead of only talking about challenges, men practice coping strategies, build confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and learn to navigate triggers in real time, creating a steadier sense of self and momentum that lasts well beyond treatment. By supporting the mind, body, and emotional system together within a community that truly believes in each client, Sacred Journey Recovery increases the likelihood of long-term sobriety, stability, and purpose.
Addiction affects many men in Del Mar and across San Diego County, and exploring the areas we serve can help you see how accessible our program is to your community.
Getting started is simple; support begins quickly, and meaningful change can start with one call: 760-888-5202 or by submitting a confidential online form.
Sacred Journey Recovery
161 Thunder Drive, Suite 214
Vista, CA 92083
Our facility is accessible via I-5, CA-56, and CA-78, making travel from Del Mar simple.
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Parking is available on site.
You can also take a look at the many areas we serve throughout San Diego County and Southern California to get a feel for how accessible treatment can be from your part of town.
The City of Del Mar is one of San Diego County’s most recognized coastal communities, known for its historic village core, scenic bluffs, and long-standing residential neighborhoods overlooking the Pacific. The city is bordered by Solana Beach, Del Mar Heights, Carmel Valley, and the preserved open-space areas surrounding Torrey Pines, creating one of North County’s most desirable coastal regions.
Men often come to Sacred Journey Recovery from well-known Del Mar neighborhoods such as the Beach Colony, Olde Del Mar, Del Mar Heights, and the residential areas around Del Mar Village and Del Mar Plaza. Many clients also live near local landmarks such as Del Mar Hills Academy, Del Mar Heights School, and the neighborhoods stretching toward Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar Heights Road, and the hillside communities above the bluffs.
Our Vista location is convenient for men who work or study in nearby employment corridors, including Del Mar Heights’ office centers, the tech hubs of Sorrento Valley, and the commercial districts along Carmel Valley Road and El Camino Real. Clients also attend treatment from surrounding communities such as Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, and Fairbanks Ranch. Even inland cities like Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and San Marcos remain within reasonable driving distance for weekly PHP or IOP participation.
If you are planning travel from your neighborhood, our admissions team can help estimate commute times, explain common traffic patterns along I-5, SR-56, and Via de la Valle, and help you build a realistic daily schedule that supports consistent treatment attendance.
