Hotsprings Near Sacramento

Why Go to a Hot Spring?

Relaxation may be the most obvious reason to visit a hot spring, but the benefits go well beyond simply unwinding. Because hot springs are naturally heated, they often contain high concentrations of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, silica, and lithium. As you soak, small amounts of these minerals can be absorbed through the skin, while the warm water itself works to loosen tight muscles and calm the nervous system. Together, this combination can help improve circulation, increase oxygen flow, and ease everyday tension.

The mineral content can also have more targeted effects—springs rich in silica, for example, are known to leave skin feeling softer and smoother. The heat plays an equally important role: warm water can help dull pain by relaxing muscles and reducing sensitivity in sore or overworked areas of the body. And because a long soak gently raises and then lowers your body temperature, many people find it easier to fall asleep and rest more deeply afterward.

Asha Urban Baths

These are not hot springs, but they are a place to enjoy a relaxing soak, and it's located directly in Sacramento. Located in Midtown, Asha Urban Baths offers a modern bathhouse built around a circuit of hot pools, cold plunges, steam rooms, and saunas designed for relaxation and recovery. The experience is more spa-like and contemporary than rustic, making it an easy option for a spontaneous evening soak or a reset day without the drive—especially if you want the benefits of hot-and-cold bathing in a refined, urban setting.

Visit at: 2417 27th St, Sacramento, CA 95818

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs is a long-established geothermal soaking destination in Napa Valley that uses naturally heated mineral water drawn from deep underground. The property includes large mineral pools and individual soaking options designed for extended, unhurried use. Compared to some of Calistoga’s newer luxury resorts, it operates in a more straightforward, traditional format, with the experience centered almost entirely on the pools and the water.

Visit At: 1006 Washington St, Calistoga, CA 94515
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~1.45-2 Hours

Indian Springs Calistoga

Indian Springs Calistoga is a full-scale resort built around a natural geothermal hot springs source in the northern Napa Valley. The property’s mineral water feeds its large, iconic swimming pool, smaller soaking pools, steam rooms, and spa facilities, making soaking a central part of the experience. Unlike more rustic hot springs retreats, Indian Springs operates primarily as a hotel and resort, with cottages, rooms, dining, and landscaped grounds organized around the pools. It’s best suited for people who want a traditional resort stay where hot springs bathing is a major feature rather than the only focus.

Visit At: 1712 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~1.45-2 Hours

Wilbur Hot Springs

Wilbur Hot Springs is a secluded, solar-powered hot springs retreat set on a large nature preserve in the hills of Colusa County, about two hours north of Sacramento. It’s centered around a long, indoor flume pool fed by natural mineral water, along with simple on-site accommodations for overnight stays. While you can stay there, Wilbur is less about being a traditional hotel and more about quiet soaking, nature, and unplugging, with miles of trails and a strong emphasis on privacy, calm, and restoration.

Visit At: 3375 Wilbur Springs Rd, Williams, CA 95987
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~1.5-2 Hours

Sierra Hot Springs

Sierra Hot Springs is located in a quiet valley near Sierraville, just outside the Tahoe National Forest, in one of the most scenic stretches of the northern Sierra. The property describes itself as a “sacred healing place,” and the setting matches that intention, with open meadows, mountain views, and several different soaking pools fed by natural hot spring water. In addition to day-use soaking, the resort offers a range of overnight options, including camping and simple lodging, making it easy to turn a visit into a relaxed multi-day stay focused on soaking, rest, and time outdoors.

Visit at: 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville, CA 96126
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~1.5-2 Hours

Steep Ravine Hot Springs

Steep Ravine Hot Springs (also called Marin Tidal Hot Springs) are a very unusual natural hot spring along the Northern California coast near Steep Ravine Beach, just south of Stinson Beach in Marin County. Unlike conventional inland springs, these are geothermal vents that seep warm water up through the sand at the base of the cliffs, and they’re only accessible at very low tides when the ocean recedes enough to expose them. To reach them you follow a steep trail down from Highway 1 to Steep Ravine Beach and then walk north along the shore to the rocky cove where the warm water emerges next to Webb Creek. The hot water may be warm enough to soak in when conditions align, but access is tide-dependent, unpredictable, and requires careful planning and sturdy footwear.

Visit at: Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~2 Hours

Harbin Hot Springs

Harbin Hot Springs is a large, clothing-optional hot springs retreat in the hills of Lake County, known for its hillside setting and a wide variety of soaking pools at different temperatures. The springs feed a network of outdoor tubs, warm pools, and quiet soaking areas spread across the property, many with views over forested ridges and open sky. The atmosphere is relaxed and communal rather than resort-like, with simple accommodations, camping, and a focus on wellness. It’s one of Northern California’s most social and free-form hot springs experiences, blending nature, soaking, and a laid-back retreat culture.

Visit at: 18424 Harbin Springs Rd, Middletown, CA 95461
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~2.5 Hours

Mercey Hot Springs

Mercey Hot Springs sits in a wide-open, grassy landscape east of the Bay Area, where rolling hills replace forests and the horizon feels big and quiet. The springs emerge from geothermal wells and feed a collection of outdoor soaking tubs, private baths, and a warm swimming pool that’s comfortable enough to linger in for hours. The resort itself is informal and unpretentious, with simple cabins, Airstreams, and camping rather than a traditional lodge.

Visit at: 62964 Little Panoche Rd. Firebaugh, CA 93622
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~2.5-3 Hours

Vichy Springs

Vichy Springs, located just outside Ukiah in Mendocino County, is famous for its naturally warm, carbonated mineral water—often described as “champagne” mineral baths because the water rises from underground already infused with natural carbonation. These rare springs have been used for soaking for more than a century and are known for their buoyant, effervescent feel and high mineral content. Today, the springs are the centerpiece of Vichy Springs Resort & Inn, a historic, low-key retreat set on hundreds of acres of oak woodland, where guests can soak in private and shared mineral baths, relax in an in-ground hot pool, swim in the seasonal pool, and stay overnight in simple rooms or cottages.

Visit at: 2605 Vichy Springs Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~3 Hours

Grover Hot Springs

Grover Hot Springs State Park is a high-elevation hot springs park in the Sierra Nevada near Markleeville, known for its alpine setting and naturally heated mineral pools. The park features a large hot pool and a cooler swimming pool, both surrounded by meadows and mountain views, making it feel more like a scenic outdoor swimming experience than a secluded spa retreat. In addition to soaking, visitors come for hiking, camping, and winter snow play, which makes Grover a great option if you want to combine hot springs with a full day (or weekend) in the mountains. It’s one of the most accessible ways to experience natural hot springs in a true Sierra landscape.

Visit at: 3415 Hot Springs Rd, Markleeville, CA 96120
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~3 Hours

Orr Hot Springs

Orr Hot Springs is a rustic hot springs resort tucked into the hills of the Mendocino Coast Range, surrounded by forest and far removed from anything that feels commercial or busy. The property has a distinctly old-school character, with simple cabins dating back to the 1930s that blend naturally into the wooded setting and reinforce the resort’s quiet, low-key atmosphere. The springs themselves are the main draw, centered around a traditional bathhouse with a variety of soaking tubs filled with mineral water that reaches well over 100 degrees, making it an ideal place to linger, unwind, and fully disconnect.

Visit at: 13201 Orr Springs Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482
Driving Time from Sacramento: ~3 Hours