Stewart Mineral Springs Retreat
Stewart Mineral Springs Retreat is located near Mt Shasta, about a five-hour drive north of San Francisco and close to the border of Oregon. The resort is situated in a valley with natural mineral springs, and a clear river runs through it, making it home to some of the most healing and energizing water in the world. However, this unique mineral water is not hot springs. When it surfaces, it is cold, so the resort heats it in each of the small bathrooms. A natural small pool is surrounded by the nearby river, which is ice-cold. After soaking in the hot spring in the small bathroom, many people run to the outside pool to alternate between hot and cold to benefit skin and health. For those who can't sit still, there are plenty of activities nearby, such as hiking, skiing, golfing, hot air ballooning, and more to make for a wonderful vacation.
Sierra Hot Springs
The hot springs and an indoor hot spring (including a sauna room) are open 24 hours a day, but will be closed during cleaning periods (detailed schedule is available on the official website). They claim to be a non-profit hot spring only provided by a few neighboring residents out of their hobby. Although the decoration is retro and exquisite, it is not too expensive to enjoy. The hotel also provides 15 different massage services, with the Watsu underwater acupressure massage being the highlight. If you go on the weekend, there is a national forest park nearby for cycling and hiking, and skiing is also a must-do.
Orr Hot Springs Resort
If you like rugged coastlines, prefer more primitive areas, and enjoy a bohemian/hippy style, then you definitely have to come and visit Orr Hot Springs. The resort features 3 hot springs pools, 5 private indoor hot springs tubs, 2 outdoor hot springs tubs, and a sauna, along with massage services from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. As for accommodation, Orr Resort offers four options: cabins, yurts, villas, and camping, but the number of guests will limit the choice of accommodation. Prior inquiry is required before making an online reservation and guests must bring their own towels and toiletries.
Vichy Springs Resort
Vichy Hot Springs may not be well-known in California, but Glass Beach, which is only 1 hour away, is quite famous. Many people stop here to enjoy the hot springs on their way to Glass Beach. The environment is serene and tranquil, like a paradise on earth. There are 6 suites with 2 pools in each, as well as 4 outdoor pools. The water temperature is only 90 degrees Fahrenheit, not very hot, but you can clearly see small bubbles forming on your skin. The cost for soaking is $30 for 2 hours or $50 per day. Accommodations range from $135 to $390 per night.
Wilbur Hot Springs
If you want a holiday that is detached from reality, you can try Wilbur Hot Spring because there is no TV and no mobile phone service here... The spring water at Wilbur Hot Spring comes from geothermal resources and does not require heating in the summer. There are three different temperature hot spring pools, a cold water swimming pool, and a dry hot sauna. The spring water is rich in natural minerals such as sulfur, which has a certain effect on skin diseases. Hot sulfur springs are particularly effective in aiding recovery from women's diseases, asthma, neuralgia, rheumatism, shoulder, neck, and wrist pain. Located two hours north of San Francisco, this hot spring sanctuary is the closest thing to Japanese-style hot springs on the west coast of the United States. Couples can consider joining Guest Chef Weekends for a romantic candlelit dinner.
Harbin Hot Springs
Harbin Hot Spring is closer to Napa Valley in terms of location and more reasonably priced compared to Wilbur Hot Springs Resort, so it attracts more visitors. The water in Harbin is colorless and tasteless, even in the only super hot pool with a sulfur smell, it is clear and there are five pools of different sizes and a swimming pool. You can jump into the super hot water, go down a few steps to the cool water pool, or find a long bench to take a nap under the trees. It should be noted that Harbin is a clothes-optional hot spring resort where basically 98% of people don't wear clothes... In addition, there are two restaurants and a café, so the facilities are relatively complete.
Calistoga Hot Springs
This is a well-equipped hot spring resort for vacation, featuring massage pools and children's exclusive pools. In addition to a fitness center and massage parlor, it's worth noting that the hotel offers volcanic mud bath services. The banquet hall can accommodate up to 40 people for events and features facilities such as a bar and outdoor barbecue. The hotel is located in Napa Valley, the main wine production area in California, with many famous wineries and restaurants nearby. The geyser mentioned earlier is just a 7-minute drive from the hotel. It's worth mentioning that the Michelin-starred Solbar restaurant is also nearby.
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort
The most distinctive feature of the resort is an extremely European spa. The spa combines volcanic ash and peat with local hot spring mineral water resources to make your dry skin instantly smooth and tender. Of course, in addition to this, guests can also enjoy the beautiful scenery in the romantic garden nurtured by the Mediterranean, or soak in a hot spring bath for a while.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa
The luxurious Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn hotel is located in Sonoma County, adjacent to Napa Valley. It features an 18-hole championship golf course and a full-service spa and health club. In terms of hot springs, the Fairmont resort's Willow Stream hot springs are inspired by natural elements such as air, water, land, trees, and fire, and are integrated with locally sourced renowned water therapy to provide guests with authentic experience and wonderful hot spring enjoyment.
Benton Hot Springs
There are several quiet hot springs areas in East Sierra/Mono County, located next to Yosemite National Park. It's said that these hot springs have the purest water in the world. Benton Hot Springs is one of them. The hot spring pools are all small outdoor pools. There are three outdoor hot spring pools outside the hotel in the garden. Each individual wooden cabin includes a private hot spring pool, and the remaining 10 private hot spring pools are scattered in 10 independent camping sites. The exquisite small pools with green hot spring water are surrounded by mountains and forests. It is said that you can enjoy soaking in the hot springs while watching the stars at night. The price for soaking in a single hot spring is around $50-$60, and the accommodation costs around $160-$180 per night. The buildings here are quite historic.
Mono Hot Springs Resort
The Mono Hot Springs pool is very well-maintained, and you can sit in it to soak in the hot springs while enjoying the Sierra Nevada views. It's a semi-open mountain resort where you can walk out of your room to enjoy the outdoor hot springs pool and then indulge in a massage service. Additionally, there are 12 natural hot springs pools scattered throughout the forest nearby, which you can explore if you have enough energy and time. For accommodation, the resort offers rental cabins and pre-pitched tent cabins, but you need to bring your own bedding; you can also book a camping site, but all accommodation options require shared toilet and bathroom facilities.
Keough Hot Springs
Keough Hot Springs was founded in 1919 and is the largest natural hot spring pool in the Eastern Sierra. About 600 gallons (2271 liters) of water flow from the ground per minute here. To get here, take Keough Hot Springs Rd west after driving 7 miles south on Scenic 395 from Bishop. However, it feels a bit like a fee-based swimming pool and doesn't seem like a place for everyone to soak in hot water in winter. There is a campground and lodge nearby, with camping/cabin/RV pricing ranging from $23 to $135.
