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Hot springs near Santa Cruz
37 hot springs within 200 miles of Santa Cruz, CA, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- Onsen Bathhouse60 mi, ~1.5 hr drive
- Closest free spring
- Buckeye Hot Springs172 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Harbin Hot SpringsUp to 113°FUp to 45°C, 130 mi away
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Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Day trips
50 to 120 miles
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Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Tassajara Hot Springs)
California, United States
58 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
California, United States
63 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
Near Boyes Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
California, United States
96 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
90-94°F32-34°C
Resort or spa
Morton's Warm Springs
California, United States
102 mi away, ~2.5 hr drive
90-94°F32-34°C Paid Drive-up
80-104°F27-40°C
Resort or spa
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 hr drive
80-104°F27-40°C Paid Drive-up
92-103°F33-39°C
Resort or spa
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 hr drive
92-103°F33-39°C Paid Drive-up
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
Indian Springs Calistoga
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 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
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa & Resort
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 hr drive
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Calistoga
Resort or spa
Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa
California, United States
115 mi away, ~3 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
Weekend trips
120 to 200 miles
98-100°F37-38°C
Resort or spa
95-113°F35-45°C
Resort or spa
Harbin Hot Springs
California, United States
130 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
95-113°F35-45°C Paid Short walk
Near Avila Beach
Resort or spa
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
California, United States
144 mi away, ~3.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Grover Hot Springs State Park
California, United States
168 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
102-104°F39-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Iva Bell Hot Springs (Fish Creek Hot Springs)
California, United States
170 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Long hike
Near Bridgeport
Wild & natural
Wild & natural
Blayney Meadows Hot Springs
California, United States
174 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Free Long hike
Near Mammoth Lakes
Public pool
Whitmore Hot Springs (Whitmore Pool)
California, United States
183 mi away, ~4.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Drive-up
98-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
Nevada, United States
183 mi away, ~5 hr drive
98-104°F37-40°C Paid Drive-up
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Hilltop Hot Springs (Pulky's Pool)
California, United States
184 mi away, ~5 hr drive
95-110°F35-43°C Free Short walk
Wild Willy's Hot Spring (Crowley Hot Spring)
California, United States
185 mi away, ~5 hr drive
98-102°F37-39°C Free Short walk
Near Kings Beach
Resort or spa
93-104°F34-40°C
Resort or spa
Hot springs near Santa Cruz: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Santa Cruz?
Onsen Bathhouse is the closest open spring we list, about 60 mi from downtown Santa Cruz in a straight line (~1.5 hr by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of Santa Cruz?
6 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 37 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 Cruz?
Yes. The closest free one is Buckeye Hot Springs, about 172 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near Santa Cruz are good for families?
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.