If you are unable to locate listings within our California Guide, see our City Guides --- Encinitas, Los Angeles, San Diego , San Francisco, Santa Barbara & Santa Cruz.
Note: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro & San Diego
The Animals Voice Magazine - 1354 East Avenue #R-252, Chico, CA 95926. 800-82-VOICE.
Farm Sanctuary - West (photo: courtesy of Farm Sanctuary) - P.O. Box 1065 , Orland, CA 95963. 530-865-4617. Call to visit.....Note: See 'Farms: Organic, Farm Supplies & Farmers Markets' below.
Note: See City Guides for San Diego & San Francisco
Real Goods & Earth Care Catalog 555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482-5507. 707-468-9214. Fax Number: 707-468-9486 World's most popular catalog for solar & alternative energy products.
SolFest 2005 (photos: courtesy of the Institute for Solar Living) - The Institute for Solar Living, P.O. Box 836, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland, CA 95449. (Map) 707-744-2017.
Hamaker-Weaver Publishers- P.O. Box 1961, Burlingame, CA 94010. FREE downloads (pdf) on soil remineralization.
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America - 3911 Bannister Rd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628. 916-961-0927. Homeschooling.
Akeena Solar - 650 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032. 888-253-3628. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area and the California Central Valley (1261 Hobglitt #201, Clovis, CA 93612). Akeena Solar is one of the nation's largest residential solar power integrators with three NABCEP-Certified PV Installers on staff. When you call us and make an appointment, we will do a free solar evaluation of your home to determine if solar power is feasible for you. Your solar power system includes design/engineer/build services coupled with our complete financial analyses and warranties. Serving CA, CT, NJ & NY.
Sierra Solar Systems - 109 Argall Way, Nevada City, CA 95959. 530-265-8441.
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center - 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental, CA 95465. 707-874-1557. The Center is located in western Sonoma County on 80 acres that encompasses wildlands of meadows and mixed oak, fir and redwood forests. The Center's bio-intensive organic gardens and orchards have been a source of inspiration and training for thousands of gardeners, farmers and landscapers over the past 30 years. In a typical year, the Center receives over 3,000 visitors.
Hopedance Magazine - P.O. Box 15609, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. 805-544-9663. Distributed to over 230 locations betwen Santa Cruz & Ventura. Eco-Community & Sustainable Living.
Real Goods - 555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482-5507. 707-468-9214. Fax Number: 707-468-9486. Annual festival, educational center, and catalog for solar energy and alternative energy.Note: See City Guides for Encinitas, Los Angeles Metro, San Diego , San Francisco, Santa Barbara & Santa Cruz
The Pilgrim's Way Bookstore - Dolores Street (between 5th & 6th St.), PO Box 1944, Carmel, CA 93921 . 831-624-4955.
Whispered Prayers - 120 San Juan Drive, Modesto, CA 95354. 209-549-1727. (near the corner of Yosemite and San Juan). Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 6:00, Saturday: 11:00 - 4:00. Directions: From Hwy 99, Exit Hwy 99 at "Central Modesto" exit.
Golden Bough Bookstore - 219 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3228.
Crystal Fantasy (photo: courtesy of Crystal Fantasy)- 264 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262. 760-322-7799.
East West Bookshop - 2216 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95825. 916-920-3837.
The Rainbow Bridge - 351 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. 530-583-4323. Hours: 10am-6pm daily. Click here for a detailed map and instructions.Note: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro, San Diego Metro, San Francisco Metro, Santa Barbara & Santa Cruz
Arcata Food Co-op - 811 I St., Arcata, CA 95521-6123. 707-822-5947.
Chico Natural Foods - 818 Main St., Chico, CA 95928. 530-891-1713. Hours: M-S 8-9, Sun 10-6.
Davis Food Co-op - 620 G. St., Davis, CA 95616-3753. 530-758-2667.
Eureka Cooperative - 1036 Fifth St., Eureka, CA 95501. 707-443-6027.
Briar Patch Community Market (photo: courtesy of Briar Patch Community Market) - 10061 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945. 530-272-5333.
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op - 1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816. 916-455-2667.
Questa Food Coop Inc. - 745 Francis St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. 805-544-7928.
Ukiah Coop Natural Foods - 721 South State St., Ukiah, CA 95482. 707-462-4778.Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Note: See City Guides for San Francisco Metro
Whole Life Expositions & Conferences - CA. Coming in 2006, check website for details!
Earthdance Northern California/The Festival for Global Peace. Sept 16-18, 2005. 541-770-5112.
SolFest 2005 - Hopland (Map), CA. Sponsored by The Institute for Solar Living, PO Box 836, 13771 S. Highway 101, Hopland, CA 95449. 707-744-2017. (Real Goods affiliate).
Animal Rights 2005 - Los Angeles, CA. 888-FARM-USA. The animal rights movement's annual national conference. The four-day program features nearly 90 presenters from more than 50 organizations representing every faction of our movement. Other elements include Exhibits, Videos, Newcomer Orientation, Group Workouts, Strategy Meetings, Welcome and Networking Receptions, Awards Banquet, and entertainment by AR performers. Featured Speakers include: Lorri Bauston, Alex Hershaft, Howard Lyman & 80 more speakers.
Farm Sanctuary's California Country Hoe Down *- just west of Orland, CA. May 14th-15th, 2005. 530-865-4617. Get ready to party till the cows come home! Learn about farm animal issues and campaigns, enjoy hayrides and shelter tours, attend presentations by noted animals rights speakers, participate in activist training workshops, delight in delicious vegetarian food and boogie at a barn dance. The 300-acre farm is 30 miles west of Chico, and 100 miles north of Sacramento. Visitor center includes educational displays, a cruelty-free gift shop, and a beautiful outdoor pavilion.
Harmony Festival (photo: courtesy of Harmony Festival) - Mail: 400-G Morris St., Sebastopol, CA 95472. 707-861-2035. See full write-ep in our San Francisco Bay Area Guide.
ECOPALOOZA 2005 *- Mendocino County's First Annual Expo Of Green Living - Location: downtown Ukiah, CA. Sept. 24th, 2005. Ecopalooza proves that living green is living good! Many local and bioregional businesses are thriving while providing non-toxic, earth-friendly products and services. A growing number of people are interested in and even passionate about natural building methods and materials. Solar and wind power are no longer just the territory of fringe consumers. Come on out and join some like-minded folks. Bring the kids! Sample some vegetarian and vegan cuisine, pick out some fresh organic produce, try your hand at straw bale building, all while listening to the region's best musicians. Complete vendor and exhibiting information will be posted at the web site by April 15th. For general information, contact Larry via the web site. Kirsten Michel and Larry Sheehy, Co-producers. A project of Ecopalooza Green Living Expos (A Workers Cooperative).
WorldFest 2005: A Solar powered celebration of music, food, the environment and animals! - Location: April 17, Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA. 310-477-7887. Live Music, Ethnic & vegetarian foods, empowering speakers, kids activities, 100's of great exhibits, free cooking classes, healthy lifestyle demos, arts & crafts. Past sponsors include: Farm Sanctuary, VegTV.com, Veg News, & Whole Life Times. 10-6:30 admission $5. Kids under 12 FREE! 2003 Worldfest Video on website.Note: see Santa Cruz
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program - University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616. 530-752-7556. SAREP provides leadership and support for scientific research and education in agricultural and food systems that are economically viable, conserve natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life in the state's communities. SAREP serves farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, researchers, educators, regulators, policy makers, industry professionals, consumers, and community organizations across the state.
Diamond Organics (photo collage: courtesy of Diamond Organics) - P.O. Box 2159, Freedom, CA 95019. 800-922-2396. Fax: 800-290-3683. Organic fruit & vegetables.
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - P.O. Box 2209, Grass Valley, CA 95945. 530-272-4769
Modesto Certified Farmers Market - Location: Downtown Modesto. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3364, Modesto, CA 95353.
International Institute for Ecological Agriculture - 834 W. California Way, Woodside, CA 94062. 650-365-2993. Permaculture.
Ecological Farming Association - 406 Main Street Ste. 313, Watsonville, CA 95076. 831-763-2111. Hold the 'Annual Eco-Farm Conference'. Note: If you can't find the city you're looking for, see our City Guides for Encinitas, Los Angeles Metro, San Diego Metro , San Francisco Metro, Santa Barbara & Santa Cruz
Trader Joe's - 955 Rancho Parkway, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. 805-474-6114.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 4308 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309. 661-324-6990.
Calistoga Natural Foods - 1426 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515. 707-942-5822
Lassen's Natural Foods - 2207 Pickwick Dr., Camarillo,CA 93010. 805-482-3287.
Cornucopia Community Market - 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923. 831-625-1454.
The Health Emporium - 3347 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Carona Del Mar, CA 92625. 949-673-2244.
S & S Organic Produce & Natural Foods - 1924 Mangrove Ave., Chico, CA 95926. 530-343-4930.
Oliver's Market - 546 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA. 707-795-9501.
Henrys' Farmers Market - 510 West 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025-5699. 760-745-2141. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Jimbo's Naturally - 1633 S. Centre City Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92025. 760-489-7755. Hours: 8am-9pm daily
Eureka Natural Foods - 1626 Broadway St., Eureka, CA 95501. 707-442-6325.
Whole Foods Market - 650 West Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93771. Opening soon.
Natural Valley Health Foods - 562 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945. 530-273-6525.
Food For Humans - 16385 1st, Guerneville, CA 95446. 707-869-3612.
Oasis Natural Foods - 523 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. 650-726-7881. Deli.
Healdsburg Natural Foods - 325 Center St., Healdsburg, CA 95448. 707-433-1060.
Boney's Market Place - 1295 South State St., Hemet, CA 92543-7976. 909-766-6746. Hours: 8am-8pm, daily.
Gold Trail Natural Foods - 625 S. Hwy. 49, Jackson, CA 95642. 209-223-1896.
Open Sesame - 983 Moraga Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549. 925-283-2207.
Richard's Natural Foods - 111 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95032. 408-354-0588.
Whole Foods Market - 15980 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032. 408-358-4434. Hours: 8:30am-9pm, daily. Cafe opens at 7am.
Montecito Natural Foods - 1014 Coast Village Rd., Suite B, Montecito, CA 93108. 805-969-1411.
Whole Foods Market - 800 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940. 831-333-1600.
Sunshine Health Foods - 415 Morrow Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. 805-772-7873.
Berryvale Grocery - 305 S. Mount Shasta Blvd., Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-1576.
Mountain Song Natural Foods - 134 Morgan Way, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. 530-926-3391.
Golden Carrot Natural Foods - 1621 W. Imola Ave., Napa, CA 94559. 707-224-3117.
Earthsong Market & Cafe - 135 Argall Way (at Zion St.), Suite A, Nevada City, CA 95959. 530-265-9392.
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food Store - 211 E. Matilija St., Ojai, CA 93023. 805-646-4017.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 3471 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033. 805-486-8266.
Harvest Health Foods - 73952 US Hwy. 111, Palm Desert, CA. 760-346-3215.
Country Sun Natural Foods - 440 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. 650-324-9190.
Mollie Stones Market - 164 N California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. 650-331-6900.
Whole Foods Market -- 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301-2410. 650-326-8676. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Paradise Natural Foods - 5729 Almond St., Paradise, CA 95969. 530-877-5164.
Food For Thought /Whole Foods - 621 E. Washington, St. Petaluma, CA 94952. 707-762-9352.
Quincy Natural Foods - 269 Main St., Quincy, CA 95971. 530-283-1537.
Whole Foods Market - 4315 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95864. 916-488-2800. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
Whole Foods Market - 100 Sunset Dr., San Ramon, CA 94583. 925-355-9000.
Foods for the Family - 1790 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454. 805-925-3432.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 1790 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454. 805-925-3432.
Henrys' Farmers Market - 9751 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071. 619-258-4060. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Body & Soul Natural Foods - 500 W. Napa St., Sonoma, CA 95476. 707-996-3303.
Grass Roots - 2040 Dunlap Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. 530-541-7788.
The Nutrition Shoppe - 983 Aalamo Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687. 707-447-2306.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 4071 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003. 805-644-6990.
Five Mile House - 2904 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA. 831-722-5700.
Sunflower Natural Foods Market - 726 Sutter St., Yuba City, CA 95991. 530-671-9511.Note: For Natural Clothing: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro, San Diego Metro , San Francisco Metro
Island Seed & Feed (organic vegetable & herb seeds) - 29 S. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117. 805-967-5262
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center - 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental, CA 95465. 707-874-1557. See 'write-up in Back-to-the-Land' (above).
Green Earth Office Supply - P.O. Box 719, Redwood Estates, CA 95044. 408-353-2096. Fax: 408-353-1346. Pick up some recycled office supplies (paper, notebooks, etc.) for your next trip.
The Natural Gardening Company (Tools, supplies & equipment) - San Anselmo, CA 94960. 707-766-9303. Fax: 707-766-9747. E-Mail: info@naturalgardening.com
Real Goods & Earth Care Catalog - 555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482-5507. 707-468-9214. Fax Number: 707-468-9486. Solar lawnmowers, outdoor solar lighting & mosquito protection, solar wind chimes, garden books, hammocks & hanging chairs, outdoor compost units, outdoor hot tubs.
Vegetarian Shoes and Bags - 14101 Oxnard Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401. 818-235-4709. We can be reached Monday through Friday, 10-6 PST. Note: See City Guides for San Diego , San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
The Raw Gourmet - Carlsbad, CA
Colema Boards of California - P.O. Box 1879, Cottonwood, CA 96022. 916-347-5868
Lydia's Lovin' Foods - 31 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax, CA 94930. 415-456-5300. Restaurant Hours: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30am-9:30pm; Friday - Saturday: 11:30am-10:30pm. Closed on Monday & Tuesday. Lydia's Lovin' Foods Restaurant offers organic vegetarian, raw & cooked foods. They have cozy booths, a center community table, and a nook for kids. Serving daily raw & cooked specials. Lydia's Lovin' Foods Restaurant nourishes more than appetites. We provide a space to connect people interested in working toward a sustainable future. In addition to their dining room, they also offer take-out & catering services.
Diamond Organics - P.O. Box 2159, Freedom, CA 95019. 800-922-2396. Fax: 800-290-3683. Organic fruit & vegetables.
Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant ***/**/* - Mile Square Plaza, 16563 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA. 714-418-0658. Hours: Tues-Sun 10:30 a.m.-9:00p.m. Au Lac is a vegetarian restaurant featuring Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Au Lac now offers Vegan Raw Food dishes. Open Tuesday-Sunday noon-8:45pm
Timber Crest Farms - 4791 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448-9714. 707-433-8251. Fax: 707433-8255. Organic dried fruit.
The Sprout House - 17267 Sundance Drive, Ramona, CA 92065. 760-788-7979.
Rawsacramento.net - Sacramento, CA. Raw Potlucks...check website for dates/locations.
The Reichian Institute - 2229 T Street, Sacramento, California 95816. 916-736-9381. Offer a variety of classes, workshops and retreats on everything from Kundalini yoga and breathwork, to acupressue and gourmet raw foods.
(relaxing & uplifting for travelling...!)
Note: See City Guides for Encinitas & Santa Cruz
The Rhythm Ranch (photo: courtesy of Rhythm Ranch) - 24865 Glen Ivy Rd., Corona, CA 92883. 909-277-3442. Beautiful sanctuary in the Santa Ana mountains, with indoor/outdoor Drumming space, Remo World Percussion Drum Collection, 10,000 gallon hot spring pool, sauna & sun decks.
Backroads Music - 401-A Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera, CA 94925. 415-924-4848. Online download, 24-pg. catalog.
Grace & Shalomar - P.O. Box 1396, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. Inter-dimensional poetry & music.
Steve Halpern's Inner Peace Music - P.O. Box 2644, San Anselmo, CA 94979.
Planet Earth Music - P.O. Box 789, Ukiah CA 95482. New Age & World music online catalog.Note: See City Guides for Encinitas, Los Angeles Metro, San Diego, & Santa Barbara
California School of Herbal Studies (photo: courtesy of Cal. School of Herbal Studies) - P.O. Box 39, Forestville, CA 95436. 707-887-7457.
Earthlite - 3210 Executive Ridge Dr., Vista, CA 92081. 760-599-1112 or toll-free, 800-872-0560. Massage Tables.Note: See City Guides for San Diego , San Francisco, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz
Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Rick Dina, D.C. **/***- Cotati, CA.
TrueNorth Health Education Center **/***- 4310 Lichau Road, Penngrove, California, 94951. 707-586-5555. Outpatient Clinic: TrueNorth Health Outpatient Clinic 6010 Commerce Blvd. #152, in Rohnert Park, California, 94928. Program educates participants on the benefits of healthy living and on the use of fasting as a tool to improve their diet and lifestyle. Affiliated with four doctors of chiropractic and medicine who have been certified by the International Association of Hygienic Physicians in fasting supervision. Since 1984, more than 5,000 people have undergone fasting and attended their residential health education program.
Healthful Living International ***- P.O. 595, Sebastopol, CA 95473.
Living Nutrition Magazine ***- P.O. Box 256, Sebastopol, CA 95473.
Raw-Passion.com ***- Sebastopol (North Bay), CA. Raw Passion Fig Party. All day Saturday, August 19, 2006 at The Inn at The Willows, Guerneville, California. Note: see Publications chapter
Note: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro, San Diego , San Francisco, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz
Awareness: Guide to Healthy Living for the New Millenium - Awareness Publishing Group, Inc., Corporate Office, 7441 Garden Grove Bl;vd., Suite C, Garden Grove, CA 92841. 714-894-5133. Distributed bi-monthly in Southern California form Santa Barbara to San Diego.
The Share Guide - P.O. Box 420, Graton, CA 95444. 707-829-0260. Outside Bay area: 877-488-4938. Distributed free to over 1,000 outlets throughout Northern California.
Bay Area Naturally - City Spirit Publications, 7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., P.O. Box 267, Lagunitas, CA 94938. 800-486-4794. E-mail: info@naturalpages.com. Published bi-annually. Circ. 150,000. Distributed free in over 500 locations ($5 by mail). This "Natural Pages", is the most comprehensive resource for natrual living serving the San Francisco Bay Area (from Monterrey to Mendocino). Includes a directory of health and environmental services & products, natural food restaurant guide, calendar of events, and lots more.
Whole Life Times - P.O. Box 1187, Malibu, CA 90265. 310-317-4200. Fax: 310-317-4206.
Natural Resource Directory of Greater Los Angeles & Orange County - 520 Washington Blvd., Suite 509, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 310-305-8521. Fax: 310-823-0300.
The New Spirit Magazine - P.O. Box 607, Ojai, CA 93024. 805-798-4989. Distributed every month at places like Natural Cafe & Spirit's Path, Sojourner Cafe, and Isla Vista Food Co-op. An events calendar and resource guide for the Conscious Community in Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties.
Common Ground: Resources for Body, Mind & Spirit - 305 San Anselmo Ave. #313, San Anselmo, CA 94960. 415-459-4900. Fax: 415-459-4974. Free distribution throughout Northern California.
The Light Connection - P.O. Box 789, Vista, CA 92085-0789. 760-631-1177. FREE holistic publication (estimated readership 75,000-100,000). Deliver to major centers in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties (such as LA's Bodhi Tree), and San Diego County (approximately 500 locations each month)..Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Note: See City Guides for Encinitas, Los Angeles Metro, San Diego Metro, & San Francisco Metro, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz. If you cannot locate a restaurant in a town, many Health Food stores have deli's & juice bars
Spoons Take-out Kitchen - Arcata Food Co-op, 811 I St., Arcata, CA 95521. 707-822-5000.
Wildflower Cafe & Bakery *- 1604 G St., Arcata, CA 95521. 707-822-0360.
Tasty Vegetarian Cuisine - 2455 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008. 408-374-9791.
Dharma's Restaurant & Catering *- 4250 Capitola Rd., Capitola, CA 95010. 831-462-1717. International fast food menu.
Food in the Nude - Cornucopia Community Market, Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel, CA. 831-620-0520.
Shade Tree Restaurant *- 817 Main St., Chico, CA 95928. 530-894-6515. International cuisine.
Kokila's Kitchen *- 20956 Homestead Rd., Cupertino, CA. 408-777-8198. Indian cuisine.
Swami's Cafe & Juice Bar - 1163 First St.(South Coast Hwy. 101), Encinitas, CA 92024. 760-944-0612.
The Roxy Restaurant & Catering - 517 South Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA 92024. 760-436-5001.
Lydia's Lovin' Foods - 31 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax, CA 94930. 415-456-5300. See listing above in'Living Food Lifestyle'.
Sunflower Natural Food Restaurant - 10344 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628. 916-967-4331. Fast-food style.
Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant */**/***- Mile Square Plaza, 16563 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA. 714-418-0658. Hours: Tues-Sun 10:30 a.m.-9:00p.m. Au Lac is a vegetarian restaurant featuring Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Au Lac now offers Vegan Raw Food dishes.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center *- 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206. 818-409-8090.
Sparks Restaurant *- 16248 Main St., Guerneville, CA 95446. 707-869-8206.
Nature's Bounty Vegetarian Restaurant & Kitchen Shoppe *- 601 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453. 707-263-4575.
Back To Eden Vegetarian Cafe *- 521 S. Central Ave., Lodi. CA 95240. 209-368-3168.
Loma Linda University Medical Center Cafeteria - Anderson & Barton Rd., Loma Linda, CA 92354. 714-824-4365.
Lu Lai Garden *- 210 Barber Ct., Milpitas, CA 95035. 408-526-9888. Chinese cuisine.
Milan Sweet Center *- 296 South Abel St., Milpitas, CA 95035. 408-946-2525. Indian cuisine.
Tasty Vegetarian Cuisine *- 1775 Starlite Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035. 408-374-9791.
Sunshine Health Foods - 415 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA 93442. 805-772-7873. Hours: M-F 10-5:30, Sat 10-5. Market & organic juice bar.
Vege2U **- 1126 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA. 831-375-VEGE (8343). Hours: Tues-Fri. 11am-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm. Boutique/Deli that carries carries organic, vegan, raw food. Vegetarian pet products. Lacto-Vegan bakery. Non-alcoholic wine and beer. Gifts, books.
Juice Bar - 40525 California Oaks Rd., Suite E4, Murrieta, CA 92592. 909-304-0881.
The Farmer & the Cook Groceries & Take Out *- 339 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai, CA 93023. 805-640-9608.
Native Foods **- 73-890 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 760-836-9396. Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-4pm. Closed Sunday.
Veggie & Tea House */**- 72281 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260. 760-674-9579. Chinese.
Native Foods (photo: courtesy of Native Foods)**- 1775 E. Palm Canyon Dr. (Smoke Tree Village), Palm Springs, CA 92264. 760-416-0070. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. Closed Sunday. Also offer vegan cooking classes.
Nature's Express *- 1111 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite A, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 760-320-2455.
Bay Leaf Cafe **- 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. 650-321-7466. Hours: Tue-Sat: 11:30am-9pm; (Closed Tue-Wed: 2:30pm-6pm ); Sun: 11:30am-6pm.
Feather River Hospital Cafeteria *- 5974 Pentz Rd., Paradise, CA 95969. 530-877-9361.
Nature's Deli & Nutrition Center - 202 E. State Street Rd., Redlands(near San Bernadino), CA 92373. 909-792-6556.
All Seasons All Reasons Fine Catering *- 2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA 95818. 916-451-9393. Vegetarian/vegan catering.
Foods for the Family - 1790 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454. 805-925-3432.
Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe - 3123 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. 530-541-6969.
Juice Bar - 27520 Ynez Rd., Suite D1, Temecula, CA 92591. 909-693-9403.
Ellie's Mutt Hut & Vegetarian Cafe - 732 S. State St., Ukiah, CA 95482. 707-468-5376.
Veggie Panda Wok *- 903B W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA 91786. 909-982-3882.
Weimar Institute Vegan Cafeteria **- 20601 W. Paoli Lane., Weimar, CA 95736. 530-637-4111...Note: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro, San Francisco & Santa Cruz
Deer Park Monastery - 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA 92026. 760-291-1003. 400 acre sanctuary affiliate with Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist master.Call first, before visiting.
Know Thyself as Soul Foundation - P.O. Box 2681, La Habra, CA 90632. 520-298-1986. Followers of the living teacher, Sant Thakar Singh.
Adidam - 12040 N. Seigler Springs Rd., Middletown, CA 95461. 707-928-1100. Community of over 1,000 members who follow Adi Da Samraj (formerly Da Free John).
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Supplies - 3724 Summit Drive, Mount Shasta, CA 96067-9102. E-mail: supplies@buddhistsupplies.com.
Shasta Zen - P. O. Box 1544, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067. "Our hope is to encourage the practice of the zenmind within the Middle Way. We specialize in quality creations including: large statues, meditation supplies, zen garden, home decor, natural silk bedding, premium incense, zen gifts, and more."
The Expanding Light (photos: left & center, courtesy of The Expanding Light) - 14618 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959. 800-346-5350.
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center - 1601 Shoreline Highway, Sausalito, CA 94965. 415-383-3134. Fax: 415-383-3128.
Mount Madonna Center - Watsonville, CA (See photos & write-up in Santa Cruz).......Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Note: see The Vegetarian Vacation chapter for USA map & links.
Note: See City Guides for Los Angeles Metro, San Francisco, San Diego Metro & Santa Cruz
Barry & Joyce Vissell: The Shared Heart Fdtn. - P.O. Box 2140, Aptos, CA 9501. 408-684-2299.
Chumayo Spa */**/***- Blue Lake, CA. 707-668-0101. Offer guests a wonderful live food or vegetarian food retreat combined with a holistic spa treatment package that includes sauna, massage and flotation. Located in Northern California near Arcata/Eureka.
The Ashram *- Calabasas, CA. "Program to enhance your physical, mental & spiritual well-being."
The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa * -- 2013 Costa del Mar Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009. Toll-free 888-424-6772 or760-494-1600.
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center *-- 39171 Tassajara Road, Carmel Valley , CA 93924. Summer Guest Season reservations: 415-865-1899. Voicemail, work practice, day visits: 831-659-2229. is a Soto Zen Buddhist monastery. From May through August, Tassajara opens its gates for workshops, retreats, guest practice, work-study programs, and the quiet, peaceful solitude of our mountain valley.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs (Mud Baths) (photo: top left, courtesy of Glen Ivy) - 25000 Glen Ivy Rd. - Corona, CA 91719. 909-277-3529. Mud galore... but a poor selection of vegetarian options at their restaurant!
We Care Health Center **-- 18000 Long Canyon Rd., Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92241. 760-251-2261 or toll-free 800-888-2523.
Madre Grande Monastery: The Paracelsian Order (photo: middle right, courtesy of Madre Grande Monastery)*-- 18372 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917. 619-468-3006. Intercultural center for Spiritual Growth & Retreat.
Deer Park Monastery *-- 2499 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA 92026. 760-291-1003. A 400-acre Buddhist sanctuary providing a safe, secluded, peaceful place to cultivate inner solidity and clarity, under the guidance of their teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. "We welcome you to come and practice with us, for a Day of Mindfulness, for a few days a week or several weeks."
Golden Door - P.O. Box 463077, Escondido, CA 92046-3077. 619-744-5777. Fax: 619-471-2393
Hidden Valley Ashram *-- 16455 Old Guejito Grade Road, Escondido, CA 92027-6208. 760-749-3399. Based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. They say..."The Hidden Valley Ashram Center, sequestered among 100 acres of rolling hills and oak forests in North San Diego County. Join the monks and ashram residents in group energization and meditation, classes on the SRF teachings, and meals."
Rancho La Puerta - PO. Box 463057, Escondido, CA 92046. Spa in Tecate, Mexico, just over the border.
Osmosis Enzyme Baths (photo: top right, courtesy of Osmosis Enzyme Baths) - 209 Bohemian Highway, Freestone, CA 95472. 707-823-8231
Heartwood Institute - 220 Harmony Lane, Garberville, CA 95542. 707-923-5000. Fax: 707-923-5010.
Sivananda Vrindavan Yoga Farm *-- 14651 Ballantree Lane, Grass Valley, CA. 95945. 530-272-9322. See listing in 'Yoga' section below.
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego -- 6970 Central Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3346. 619-464-3346. See photo in our San Diego Metro Guide.
Lupin Naturist Club (photo: top center, courtesy of Lupin Naturist Club) - P.O. Box 1274, Los Gatos, CA 95031. 408-353-2250. Fax: 408-353-2230.
Stoney Brook Inn Retreat & Conference Center (B&B) (photo: bottom left, courtesy of Stoney Brook Inn) - 309 Colombero, McCloud, CA 96067. 800-369-6118 or 916-964-2300
Joshua Grindle Inn *- 44800 Little Lake Road, Mendocino, CA 95460. 707-937-4143 : 800-Grindle. 19th century ocean view B&B, surrounded by two acres of lush gardens.
Harbin Hot Springs Retreat & Workshop Center -- 18424 Harbin Springs Rd., Middletown, CA 95461. 707-987-2477 or California toll-free: 1-800-622-2477.
Rio Caliente Hotsprings Spa (located in Mexico) - Mail: P.O. Box 897, Millbrae, CA 94030. 415-615-9543.
Zen Mountain Center *-- P.O. Box 43, Mountain Center, CA 92561. 951-659-5272. Experience the life changing practice of meditation and awareness. Offer a regular daily schedule, introductory weekends, silent meditation retreats (sesshin) ranging from three days to one month, and two intensive training periods a year.
Shasta Abbey *-- Attn: Guest Master, 3724 Summit Drive, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067-9102. 530-926-4208. Introductory & advanced Buddhist (Zen) meditation retreats. Ovo-lacto vegetarian diet.
ShastaSpirit Retreat