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The Best Hot Springs in Northern California
Indian Springs Resort & Spa is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

1. Indian Springs Resort & Spa

8.9
1712 Lincoln Ave (Wapoo), Calistoga, CA
Resort · 24 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: If you’re willing to stretch the boundaries of your always-clothed comfort zone, schedule a volcanic mud bath (tip: leave your hands out) and spend the rest of the day dipping and sipping by the pool. Mehr erfahren.

Piedmont Springs is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

2. Piedmont Springs

8.8
3939 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Massagepraxis · Piedmont Avenue · 11 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: While not natural spring water, Piedmont Springs offers private, outdoor redwood hot tubs. Call ahead for a combination room with a private sauna, and spend the whole afternoon pruning yourself. Mehr erfahren.

Vichy Hot Springs Resort and Inn is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

3. Vichy Hot Springs Resort and Inn

7.8
2605 Vichy Springs Rd, Ukiah, CA
Thermalquelle · 7 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: The pool is naturally carbonated, so that’s…interesting. This 150-year-old landmark has a non-heated Olympic size swimming pool, individual baths, and a heated communal pool. Mehr erfahren.

Esalen Institute is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

4. Esalen Institute

8.1
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Thermalquelle · 21 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Self described as spiritual, the naturally heated, clothing-optional springs are situated on the cliffs of Big Sur and cost only $30, which for the potential of reaching nirvana sounds like a steal. Mehr erfahren.

Orr Hot Springs Resort is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

5. Orr Hot Springs Resort

13201 Orr Springs Rd, Ukiah, CA
Thermalquelle · 2 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Orr is the perfect respite from city life. It’s clothing-optional and silent after 10 PM. If you’re looking for even more time for self-reflection, don the provided red beads to request silence. Mehr erfahren.

Wilbur Hot Springs is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

6. Wilbur Hot Springs

5.9
3375 Wilbur Springs Rd, Williams, CA
Thermalquelle · 5 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Wilbur offers some serious science behind the benefits of its water, and we don’t mess with science. Plan to pay the $55 day rate, or stay in one of their no-frills rooms on the property. Mehr erfahren.

Travertine Hot Springs is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

7. Travertine Hot Springs

8.6
Bridgeport, CA
Thermalquelle · 5 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Tavertine is probably the most picturesque on this list and the furthest from the city, but definitely worth the drive. The pools are as natural as they come. And the views? Fugetaboutit. Mehr erfahren.

Steep Ravine Hot Springs is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

8. Steep Ravine Hot Springs

Mill Valley, CA
Thermalquelle · 5 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Steep Ravine Hot Springs are nestled against the ocean’s boulders and only accessible during low tide. Make it a staycation and book one of their cabins for a night. Mehr erfahren.

Sykes Hot Springs is one of The Best Hot Springs in Northern California.

9. Sykes Hot Springs

46969-46977 Cabrillo Hwy (big sur station), Coastal, CA
Thermalquelle · 3 Tipps und Bewertungen

Rally by EventbriteRally by Eventbrite: Sykes Hot Springs are part of the perfect backpacking weekend. Hike 10 miles outside the coastal forest of Big Sur and you’ll be surrounded by FernGully forest and stone-bottomed hot springs. Mehr erfahren.