Near Montecito
Wild & natural
Hot springs near Santa Barbara
46 hot springs within 200 miles of Santa Barbara, CA, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- Montecito Hot Springs5 mi, ~10 min drive
- Closest free spring
- Montecito Hot Springs5 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Mi Kasa Hot SpringsUp to 115°FUp to 46°C, 186 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
Temporarily closed
Little Caliente Hot Springs
California, United States
9 mi away, ~15 min drive
105-109°F41-43°C Free Long hike
Temporarily closed
115°F46°C
Wild & natural
Temporarily closed
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
Near Ojai
Wild & natural
Day trips
50 to 120 miles
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Avila Beach
Resort or spa
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
California, United States
78 mi away, ~2 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
96-105°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
98-100°F37-38°C
Resort or spa
Remington Hot Springs
California, United States
103 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
100-106°F38-41°C Free Short walk
Weekend trips
120 to 200 miles
65-104°F18-40°C
Resort or spa
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
California, United States
134 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
65-104°F18-40°C Paid Drive-up
Deep Creek Hot Springs
California, United States
144 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
90-108°F32-42°C Paid Hike in
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
California, United States
160 mi away, ~4 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
Temporarily closed
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Tassajara Hot Springs)
California, United States
163 mi away, ~4 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
Dirty Socks Hot Spring
California, United States
165 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
90-94°F32-34°C Free Drive-up
Temporarily closed
The Spa at Séc-he (Palm Springs Hot Mineral Spring)
California, United States
185 mi away, ~5 hr drive
90-105°F32-41°C Paid Drive-up
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
87-115°F31-46°C
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
The O Spa + Resort (Hotel02)
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
California, United States
186 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
88-103°F31-39°C
Resort or spa
Lido Palms Resort and Spa
California, United States
187 mi away, ~5 hr drive
88-103°F31-39°C Paid Drive-up
99-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa
California, United States
187 mi away, ~5 hr drive
90-104°F32-40°C Paid Drive-up
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
Azure Palm Hot Springs
California, United States
187 mi away, ~5 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
85-102°F29-39°C
Resort or spa
Desert Hot Springs Inn
California, United States
187 mi away, ~5 hr drive
85-102°F29-39°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
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Sam's Family Spa Hot Water Resort
California, United States
190 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Temporarily closed
Near Warner Springs
Resort or spa
Warner Hot Springs (Warner Springs Ranch Resort)
California, United States
193 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Temporarily closed
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
Lower Warm Springs (Saline Valley Warm Springs)
California, United States
197 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
Palm Spring (Saline Valley Warm Springs)
California, United States
198 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
Wild & natural
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
Upper Warm Spring (Saline Valley)
California, United States
200 mi away, ~5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
Hot springs near Santa Barbara: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Santa Barbara?
Montecito Hot Springs is the closest open spring we list, about 5 mi from downtown Santa Barbara in a straight line (~10 min by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of Santa Barbara?
11 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 46 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 Santa Barbara?
Yes. The closest free one is Montecito Hot Springs, about 5 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near Santa Barbara are good for families?
Gaviota Hot Springs, Avila Hot Springs, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, Franklin Hot Springs are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.