Near Warner Springs
Resort or spa
Warner Hot Springs (Warner Springs Ranch Resort)
California, United States
50 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
39 hot springs within 200 miles of San Diego, CA, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Under 50 miles in a straight line
Near Warner Springs
Resort or spa
California, United States
50 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
50 to 120 miles

California, United States
53 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
90-102°F32-39°C Paid Drive-up
90-103°F32-39°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
57 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
90-103°F32-39°C Paid Drive-up

California, United States
58 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
104°F40°C Paid Drive-up
65-104°F18-40°C
Resort or spa

California, United States
85 mi away, ~2 hr drive
90-105°F32-41°C Paid Drive-up
95-113°F35-45°C
Resort or spa
Baja California, Mexico
90 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
95-113°F35-45°C Paid 4WD road
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
California, United States
93 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
99-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
88-103°F31-39°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
88-103°F31-39°C Paid Drive-up
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
85-102°F29-39°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
85-102°F29-39°C Paid Drive-up
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
92-104°F33-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
87-115°F31-46°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
95 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
95 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
California, United States
95 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Near Niland
Resort or spa
California, United States
99 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Near Niland
Resort or spa
Near Niland
Resort or spa
California, United States
99 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

California, United States
110 mi away, ~3 hr drive
104-110°F40-43°C Paid Drive-up

California, United States
110 mi away, ~3 hr drive
104-110°F40-43°C Free Drive-up

96-105°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
120 to 200 miles
Near Ojai
Wild & natural

California, United States
168 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
100-103°F38-39°C Paid Long hike
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
Near Montecito
Wild & natural
115°F46°C
Wild & natural

California, United States
189 mi away, ~5 hr drive
105-109°F41-43°C Free Long hike
Agua Caliente County Park is the closest open spring we list, about 53 mi from downtown San Diego in a straight line (~1.5 hr by road, depending on route).
29 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 39 are within 200 miles. Distances are measured in a straight line from the city center, so driving distances are longer.
Yes. The closest free one is Holtville Hot Springs, about 110 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Agua Caliente County Park, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Hot Springs, Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.