California · United States
Vichy Springs
Carbonated mineral baths and a separate hot pool form the core of this Ukiah resort. Overnight rooms and short day visits provide different ways to use the grounds.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
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Hot springs in California.
California offers desert retreats, mountain pools and developed mineral-water spas. Seasonal roads and private-property permissions matter. Compare the access notes and current operator information before travelling.
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30 venue records in this guide · 1 with a posted bathing-closure notice. Read each place’s admission and access evidence, then confirm current arrangements before travelling.
Quiet retreats have specific entry rules
Wilbur requires confirmed reservations and accepts no walk-ins. Sierra requires advance prepaid booking and a membership arrangement. Vichy offers non-overnight day use. Choose the entry arrangement that fits before comparing a room rate with a short visit.
Wilbur Hot Springs · Sierra Hot Springs · Vichy Springs
www.wilburhotsprings.com ↗ · www.wilburhotsprings.com ↗ · sierrahotsprings.org ↗ · sierrahotsprings.org ↗ · vichysprings.com ↗ · vichysprings.com ↗
A private tub can belong to an overnight site
Benton’s spring-fed tubs accompany bookable sites and accommodation. That is a different product from shared day bathing. Check what is private, the session or overnight duration, and whether the route remains suitable for your travel date.
Benton Hot Springs · Sierra Hot Springs
www.bentonhotsprings.us ↗ · sierrahotsprings.org ↗ · sierrahotsprings.org ↗
Compare bathing and access in California.
Compare these 6 places by bathing format, admission and booking. Read each venue’s dated access notice and current operator information before choosing a visit.
| Place | Bathing experience | Entry and booking |
|---|---|---|
| El Morocco Inn and SpaCalifornia | Moroccan-inspired lodging surrounds natural hot-mineral-water bathing facilities. Day spa use and overnight soaking are both described by the operator. | Paid entry Book the day pass online or by phone; spa treatments should be reserved ahead. USD, checked 16 October 2026: day pass $50 per person. The day-spa fee is waived with a treatment lasting at least one hour; confirm eligible booking details. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Glen Ivy Hot SpringsCalifornia | Shared open-air mineral pools | Paid entry Use the operator’s admission booking system and choose treatments or activities separately. USD, checked 16 October 2026: basic day admission advertised from $75. Treatments and selected activities are additional; confirm the total for the chosen date. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Lido Palms Resort and SpaCalifornia | Shared indoor and outdoor mineral pools and spas | Paid entry Day passes are offered separately from rooms; contact the resort by phone for group arrangements. Day pass: USD 55 per person. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Mi Kasa Hot SpringsCalifornia | Shared mineral swimming pool and indoor/outdoor hot tubs; Private tubs; separate rental product | Paid entry Reserve the selected weekday or weekend day pass through the operator; no live availability is guaranteed. The operator-linked booking catalogue lists day passes at USD 40 per person Monday–Friday or USD 50 Saturday–Sunday, for access from 9 am to 10 pm. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Indian Springs CalistogaCalifornia | Shared geothermal swimming pool | Paid entry A limited spa-guest pool pass must be booked with the qualifying treatment; no general walk-in pass is established. Pool passes cost USD 50 for eligible day-spa guests booking a 50-minute treatment; the treatment is an additional purchase. Hotel guests have pool access as part of their stay. Passes are limited and blackout dates/restrictions apply. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
| Roman Spa Hot SpringsCalifornia | Shared mineral pools | Paid entry Reserve the private spa treatment in advance; confirm shared-pool eligibility and charges separately. The private mineral-bath treatment is USD 110 per person, with a 20% gratuity charge added. Its duration and any tax are not stated on the menu. A separate pool-pass price remains unconfirmed. Official admission source ↗ · Checked |
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California · United States
Sierra Hot Springs
This Sierraville retreat combines a domed hot pool with outdoor soaking areas. Private Phoenix tubs are refreshed between visitors.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Wilbur Hot Springs
An off-grid retreat places mineral-water bathing within a large nature preserve. Day visitors and overnight guests share a quiet, clothing-optional soaking environment.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Benton Hot Springs
Private spring-fed tubs accompany campsites and lodging in the historic settlement of Benton. Visitors can choose an inn room or an overnight tub site in a desert setting.
Resorts & spasPaid entryOvernight guests only
California · United States
Beverly Hot Springs
An urban Los Angeles spa uses naturally warm artesian mineral water. The bathing circuit pairs a hot pool with a cold plunge and steam or sauna facilities.
Thermal poolsPaid entry
California · United States
The Spring Resort & Spa
Three mineral-water pools sit at the centre of this Desert Hot Springs property. The geothermal supply is cooled before entering the bathing pools.
Resorts & spasCheck current hoursBathing with a qualifying package
California · United States
Sycamore Mineral Springs
Private open-air tubs occupy the wooded hillside of this Avila Valley resort. Hotel rooms offer another option through their own mineral-water tubs.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Harbin Hot Springs
A rustic retreat offers several spring-fed pools and overnight accommodation. Its main bathing areas include quiet meditation spaces as well as pools for conversation.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
Geothermal mineral pools and mud-bath treatments are paired with retro-inspired lodging. The property is part of downtown Calistoga’s spa district.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
This open-air day spa combines mineral hot springs with pools and body treatments. Club Mud is a separate clay-treatment experience.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Golden Haven Hot Springs
Mineral water from an underground aquifer supplies this spa property. Mud baths and pool access are among its offerings.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Indian Springs Calistoga
A historic large mineral pool is supplied with geothermal water. Mud-bath treatments and resort lodging accompany the pool.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel
Three mineral pools form the hotel’s soaking experience. Selected casitas also provide private tubs.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Geothermal mineral pools are arranged across a developed resort. Family and adults-only soaking areas provide different settings.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
River Oaks Hot Springs Spa
Artesian thermal mineral water fills private and semi-private tubs. Outdoor soaking looks toward the surrounding hills.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Azure Palm Hot Springs
A desert soaking garden features flowing mineral-water tubs. Some rooms offer their own mineral baths.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Hope Springs Resort
Three mineral pools are supplied by a naturally hot well. A small room collection gives the property an intimate overnight setting.
Resorts & spasCheck feeDay-use admission unconfirmed
California · United States
El Morocco Inn and Spa
Moroccan-inspired lodging surrounds natural hot-mineral-water bathing facilities. Day spa use and overnight soaking are both described by the operator.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Sagewater Springs
Thermal mineral water flows through a hot pool and then a warm pool at this small hotel. The property sits on Miracle Hill.
Resorts & spasPaid entryDay-use admission unconfirmed
California · United States
Tuscan Springs Hotel and Spa
Two mineral-water hot tubs and a larger mineral pool accompany this Italian-inspired hotel. Different pool temperatures support swimming and soaking.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Lido Palms Resort and Spa
Natural hot spring water supplies indoor and outdoor mineral bathing facilities. The small hotel also advertises day passes.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Mi Kasa Hot Springs
A mineral pool and several hot tubs serve this clothing-optional property. Overnight stays include round-the-clock hot-springs access.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Natural hot springs anchor this remote Zen practice center. Bathing access is tied to the center’s guest and practice programs.
Resorts & spasSeasonal public closure: September–April
California · United States
Orr Hot Springs
A clothing-optional hot-springs resort occupies the headwaters of Big River. Day visits and overnight accommodation can be booked.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Mercey Hot Springs
Thermal-water soaking is included with the property’s day and overnight stays. Cabins, RV spaces and camping provide accommodation options.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
Two hot-spring mineral pools accompany retro-style lodging and Moonacre Spa.
Resorts & spasCheck fee
California · United States
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
Four outdoor geothermal pools accompany spa facilities near downtown.
Resorts & spasCheck current hoursBathing with a qualifying package
California · United States
Roman Spa Hot Springs
On-site mineral pools provide a geothermal soaking stay in Calistoga.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
California · United States
UpValley Inn and Hot Springs
A geothermal mineral pool serves this northern Calistoga lodging property.
Resorts & spasCheck fee
California · United States
Carlin Cottages and Hot Springs
This smaller hot-springs property offers cottage accommodation in a residential setting.
Resorts & spasPaid entry
Choose a visit that fits your trip.
Our California collection includes 0 natural-setting locations and 30 developed pools or resorts. Development type and entry fee are separate facts. Use the individual guides for specific access restrictions and reservation notes.
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