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Pacific Bay Recovery

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Overview

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Set just outside of downtown San Diego, California in a beautiful, upscale property, Pacific Bay Recovery provides a full continuum of substance use treatment, including a specialized program for clients struggling with alcohol. An executive recovery track is offered for professionals, with a tech-friendly policy allowing clients to stay connected with outside responsibilities. Private rooms are available for maximum comfort. Along with evidence-based therapy, clients can enjoy relaxing spa treatments and outdoor activities.

Address

4959 Cresita Drive
San Diego, CA 92115

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Comfortable Healing Environment

The center provides a calm, supportive setting that allows clients to focus fully on recovery. Private rooms are available, while gardens, outdoor lounges, hiking trails, and a pool create quiet spaces for rest and reflection. Nutritious, chef-prepared meals support physical health, and the fitness center and meditation areas promote mindfulness and balance. Holistic services such as massage, acupuncture, and cupping help relieve stress and restore energy. Amenities are designed to reduce daily pressures, creating an environment where clients can focus on lasting change.

Dedicated Alcohol Recovery Program

A structured program is offered for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder. When appropriate, the process begins with medically supervised detox to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably. This is followed by an intensive residential program, typically lasting up to 90 days, that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic practices like yoga and nutrition counseling. Treatment addresses both physical dependence and underlying emotional or mental health concerns. Clients also receive ongoing outpatient support based on their individual needs.

Services for Executives and Professionals

The center offers discreet, tech-friendly treatment programs designed for executives and professionals who require both privacy and the ability to manage essential work responsibilities. Clients can bring their personal smartphones and laptops so they can stay connected. This approach allows clients to address substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns without fully disconnecting from professional duties, maintaining both recovery progress and critical career obligations in a secure environment.

Ongoing Peer Support and Relapse Prevention

Long-term connection and accountability are emphasized through relapse prevention training and a strong peer network. Clients learn to recognize personal triggers, develop coping strategies, and practice real-world decision-making. Weekly alumni meetings offer a safe space to share progress, challenges, and encouragement with others who understand the recovery journey. Peer mentors provide guidance during transitions back to work, family, and all the stresses of daily life. This ongoing support system ensures that individuals leave treatment with both the skills and the relationships needed to stay on track over time.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • MHN
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Coventry
  • Magellan
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • IHS-funded

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$$ - High-end Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Massage
  • Gourmet meals
  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • In-house chef
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Coffee maker & tea
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Movies
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Fitness coaching
  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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Pacific Bay Recovery
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