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40 hot springs within 200 miles of San Jose, 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
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50 to 120 miles

Near Boyes Hot Springs
Resort or spa
California, United States
75 mi away, ~2 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up


California, United States
78 mi away, ~2 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
90-94°F32-34°C
Resort or spa

California, United States
85 mi away, ~2 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
80-104°F27-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
80-104°F27-40°C Paid Drive-up
92-103°F33-39°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
92-103°F33-39°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

California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
92-102°F33-39°C Paid Drive-up
98-104°F37-40°C
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
Near Calistoga
Resort or spa
California, United States
94 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
95-113°F35-45°C
Resort or spa
120 to 200 miles

98-100°F37-38°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
139 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
98-100°F37-38°C Paid Drive-up
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
California, United States
144 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up

California, United States
146 mi away, ~4 hr drive
102-104°F39-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Bridgeport
Wild & natural


Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
California, United States
158 mi away, ~4 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Long hike

98-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Nevada, United States
160 mi away, ~4 hr drive
98-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Avila Beach
Resort or spa
California, United States
162 mi away, ~4 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Wild & natural
California, United States
166 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Long hike
Near Kings Beach
Resort or spa
Near Mammoth Lakes
Public pool
California, United States
170 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural

California, United States
171 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
95-110°F35-43°C Free Short walk

California, United States
173 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
98-102°F37-39°C Free Short walk
93-104°F34-40°C
Resort or spa

95-112°F35-44°C
Resort or spa
Near Reno
Resort or spa

88-104°F31-40°C
Resort or spa
Onsen Bathhouse is the closest open spring we list, about 42 mi from downtown San Jose in a straight line (~1 hr by road, depending on route).
14 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 40 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 Buckeye Hot Springs, about 153 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Mercey Hot Springs, Morton's Warm Springs, Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.