Hot Springs · California
California Hot Springs
10 verified soaks
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
California has 10 verified hot soaks in our catalog including 5 primitive and 3 resort, running from resort to primitive — Travertine Hot Springs near Bridgeport and Buckeye Hot Springs near Bridgeport, and more. Pick your style, then build the road trip around a good long soak.
Resort soaks (3)
Sierraville · Year-roundSierra Hot SpringsResorta meditative retreat of meadow and forest pools in the northern Sierra.Mono Hot Springs · SummerMono Hot SpringsResorta remote high-Sierra resort of rustic riverside pools.Big Sur · Year-roundEsalenResortlegendary cliffside baths above the Pacific (night reservations).Reservations essential — confirm access before you go.
Developed pools (2)
Primitive (wild) soaks (5)
Bridgeport · Spring–fallTravertine Hot SpringsPrimitivefree terraced pools on an orange travertine ridge with Sierra views.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Bridgeport · Spring–fallBuckeye Hot SpringsPrimitivea hot waterfall and creekside pools in the Eastern Sierra.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Mammoth Lakes · Spring–fallWild Willy’s Hot SpringsPrimitivea boardwalk to natural tubs on the Long Valley plateau.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Apple Valley · Fall–springDeep Creek Hot SpringsPrimitivea popular hike-in canyon soak in the San Bernardino forest.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.Lake Isabella · Fall–springRemington Hot SpringsPrimitivecarved riverside tubs along the wild Kern River.Primitive access — hike-in or undeveloped soak; check conditions.
Corridor drives through California
Soak smart: water temps vary and can scald, primitive pools are use-at-your-own-risk, and access, permits, and clothing-optional rules change. Check current conditions and never soak alone in remote spots.