Burning Man is a weekend full of enlightenment, art, and transcendent experiences that beckons many San Franciscans over to the Black rock desert every Labor Day Weekend. While the festival is spectacular, it can also leave you feeling drained, exhausted, and in need of some recuperating.
Give your body and soul some TLC the San Francisco way with our guide on the best spots that will truly refresh, renergize, and excite you to be back home in our cool city, and for a stress-free transition back into your workflow.
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Feel like you need to return to a suitable routine for cardio or bodybuilding? San Francisco's creative answer for those looking to try a new and dynamic workout is rock climbing! There are plenty of incredibly helpful, judgment-free, and exhilarating climbing gyms around, which will certainly help you break a sweat.
Aside from rock climbing, don't miss these 5 Best New Spots To Sweat In San Francisco
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It is truly vital to replenish your good diet whenever you've been out on vacation, and fortunately the city is equipped with the most premier culinary scene to ensure you dine in luxury, such as these 8 SF Restaurants Recently Opened This Summer To Try.
The hot weather typical of September after Burning Man also makes it perfect to stop into these 6 Tucked Away Restaurants That Are Cool And Cozy For The Summer, or to cool off with the Best San Francisco Açaí Bowls.
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Treat your sun-baked skin to some much-needed skincare! Whether you head to any of our lavish spas, or want to have your moment at home, your skin will certainly appreciate the gentle care after a long weekend in the sun and gritty sand.
We highly recommend visiting these 5 San Francisco Korean Beauty Shops For The Best Skincare Products, or, for the environmentally-conscious, these 5 Local Brands To Shop Sustainable Selects.
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Now here's a view you won't find out in the desert! While the desert does offer a spectacular view and atmosphere, nothing beats returning to our wooded paradise for a tranquil walk and sights truly unseen anywhere else.
Remind yourself of the serene beauty of our parks and trails by taking the time to immerse yourself at The Bay Area's Most Scenic Trails For Hikers Of All Skill Levels, which also makes for great self-care to ease back into the work week.
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Feeling tight or sore after your festival activities? Massages and acupuncture are the ideal solution to pinpoint exact knots and pressure points caused by poor sleeping arrangements, vigorous movement, etc.
Be sure to Pamper Yourself At These Best Bay Area Acupuncture Centers, which are all brilliant for their thorough, kind, and affordable services.
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Need to polish up your nails again after being weathered from the long weekend? Return back to the office in impressively trendy style at Best Nail Salons In SF For The Perfect Summer Designs, which will have you feeling fierce, confident, and not like you were just in the desert.
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Still have a bit of the wanderlust or travel bug left over from the long weekend? Why not try a staycation? Our city feels like entirely different countries in certain parts, and hotels are great way to reset, feel motivated, and just get fabulously deep sleep in a divinely accomodating room.
We suggest the sleek Proper Hotel for an exquisite foodie paradise in the heart of downtown, or the Kimpton Alton by Fisherman's Wharf for a seaside musical retreat with the most posh amenities.
Self-care is imperative, whether it be after Burning Man, or for any post-traveling. We have guaranteed your skin, body, mind, and soul feel right back at home, ready for your next adventure.
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