104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Hot springs near San Francisco
39 hot springs within 200 miles of San Francisco, CA, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- Onsen Bathhouse1 mi, ~10 min drive
- Closest free spring
- Buckeye Hot Springs171 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Harbin Hot SpringsUp to 113°FUp to 45°C, 70 mi away
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Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Within an hour or so
Under 50 miles in a straight line
Near Boyes Hot Springs
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
California, United States
37 mi away, ~55 min drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
90-94°F32-34°C
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Day trips
50 to 120 miles
80-104°F27-40°C
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Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
California, United States
55 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
80-104°F27-40°C Paid Drive-up
92-103°F33-39°C
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Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort
California, United States
55 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
92-103°F33-39°C Paid Drive-up
85-104°F29-40°C
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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
California, United States
56 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
Indian Springs Calistoga
California, United States
56 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
92-102°F33-39°C Paid Drive-up
98-104°F37-40°C
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85-104°F29-40°C
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Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa & Resort
California, United States
56 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Calistoga
Resort or spa
Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
California, United States
56 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
95-113°F35-45°C
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90-104°F32-40°C
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Vichy Springs Resort
California, United States
104 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Tassajara Hot Springs)
California, United States
117 mi away, ~3 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
Weekend trips
120 to 200 miles
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
California, United States
123 mi away, ~3 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
Grover Hot Springs State Park
California, United States
153 mi away, ~4 hr drive
102-104°F39-40°C Paid Drive-up
98-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
Nevada, United States
162 mi away, ~4 hr drive
98-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Kings Beach
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95-112°F35-44°C
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Near Bridgeport
Wild & natural
93-104°F34-40°C
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98-100°F37-38°C
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Franklin Hot Springs
California, United States
181 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
98-100°F37-38°C Paid Drive-up
Near Reno
Resort or spa
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Iva Bell Hot Springs (Fish Creek Hot Springs)
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Long hike
Temporarily closed
Near Mammoth Lakes
Public pool
Whitmore Hot Springs (Whitmore Pool)
California, United States
197 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Wild & natural
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Hilltop Hot Springs (Pulky's Pool)
California, United States
198 mi away, ~5 hr drive
95-110°F35-43°C Free Short walk
Wild Willy's Hot Spring (Crowley Hot Spring)
California, United States
199 mi away, ~5 hr drive
98-102°F37-39°C Free Short walk
Hot springs near San Francisco: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to San Francisco?
Onsen Bathhouse is the closest open spring we list, about 1 mi from downtown San Francisco in a straight line (~10 min by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of San Francisco?
12 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.
Are there free hot springs near San Francisco?
Yes. The closest free one is Buckeye Hot Springs, about 171 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near San Francisco are good for families?
Morton's Warm Springs, Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.