San Diego Retreat Meditation Walk at Bayside Park in Chula Vista

The San Diego Retreat Meditation Walk at Bayside Park is a proposed three-day event in Chula Vista, California, scheduled for August. Organized by Encephalon Inc. and approved by the San Diego Unified Port District, the event consists of two morning sessions and one evening session each day, with an anticipated attendance of approximately 1,000 people. Participants will walk from the southeastern side of Bayside Park northwest along the Bayshore Bikeway, concluding the route at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center. The event is designed to maintain public access to the promenade, requiring no road closures or dedicated staging parking, with participant parking available at the Gaylord Pacific facility. From a regulatory standpoint, the project is classified as a forecast and is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15323, as well as SDUPD Section 3.d. No significant impacts on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, or traffic are anticipated. The applicant is responsible for adhering to all federal, state, and local laws regarding stormwater, hazardous materials, and construction demolition debris. Administrative processing was handled through the San Diego County Clerk's Office, with the San Diego Unified Port District serving as the lead agency.