This San Diego-area spot is among the 'most Zen' cities in US: study

(KSWB) -- Have you ever traveled to a certain city and thought to yourself, "it's just so peaceful and calm here?"

Researchers with Mission Connection, a mental health services provider, sought to find the "most Zen" cities across America to pinpoint where people are feeling the most relaxed. Their findings are based on Google review scores a of October 2024.

As it turns out, there are nine spots in California that made the 150-city list. This includes one San Diego-area city. Can you guess which one?

Here's a breakdown of those cities and how they ranked, along with their Google review score:

-- No. 2 Ojai, California (4.87)

-- No. 4 Laguna Beach, California (4.86)

-- No. 10 Encinitas, California (4.83)

-- No. 13 Sebastopol, California (4.82)

-- No. 19 Joshua Tree, California (4.79)

-- No. 25 Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (4.76)

-- No. 51 Big Sur, California (4.62)

-- No. 93 Calistoga, California (4.41)

-- No. 123 Nevada City, California (4.26)

The "most zen" city in America, based on this study, is Sedona, Arizona. As noted by Mission Connection, Sedona is "considered by many to hold powerful spiritual energy." It's also a wellness hub, attracting visitors from around the world seeking tranquility and inner peace.

The full rankings can be found here.

If you're looking for a place to Zen out, you might want to head to one these Golden State cities for some relaxation.