NewsTimes of San DiegoJuly 29, 2026San Diego
Renew Wellness Festival Coming to Belmont Park on August 2
A new daylong wellness event called 'Renew' is scheduled for August 2 at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. The festival will feature fitness activities, health workshops, and a concert headlined by Big Gigantic.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
The event introduces a new large-scale wellness gathering in Mission Beach, expected to draw approximately 2,000 attendees to the Belmont Park area.
Key Facts
- The 'Renew' wellness festival is scheduled for August 2 at Fit Social Club in Belmont Park.
- The event is organized by Almost Nakey and Same Same But Different.
- Activities include yoga, workout classes, cold plunges, saunas, Pilates, chiropractic care, and a group ocean plunge.
- Dr. Georgine Nanos will host a 'fireside chat' regarding longevity and preventive healthcare.
- Approximately 2,000 attendees are expected at the inaugural event.
- The event concludes with a concert featuring Big Gigantic, DJ Susan, ERO 808, and CLRBLND.
- A recent report by the American College of Sports Medicine and Elevance Health Foundation ranked San Diego 11th in overall fitness among U.S. cities.
- The same report ranked San Diego 5th for personal health, noting 82% of residents exercised in the past month.
- San Diego's fitness ranking was impacted by poor air quality attributed to traffic and wildfires.
Who's Mentioned
organizationKind Health Group“Encinitas-based clinical practice.”locationBelmont Park“Venue for the event.”personBrad Sweet“Founder of Same Same But Different.”personLiv Johnson“Event promoter and founder of Almost Nakey.”organizationSame Same But Different“Event organization company co-producing the festival.”organizationBig Gigantic“Headlining musical act.”organizationAlmost Nakey“Event company organizing the festival.”organizationAmerican College of Sports Medicine“Co-author of the annual health report.”organizationElevance Health Foundation“Co-author of the annual health report.”personDr. Georgine Nanos“Longevity expert and CEO of Kind Health Group.”