Sun-dappled water of a hot tub at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in Murrieta, California, on Jan. 11, 2024. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
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Looking for a relaxing dip? California is home to three of the top hot springs havens in the nation, according to USA Today.
The publication released its list of the top 10 hot springs in the United States on Wednesday, ranking the best spots to “let your cares float away.”
“Soaking in hot springs can help boost blood circulation, reduce stress and alleviate skin conditions — often while you enjoy the view of majestic natural backdrops,” USA Today said.
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Warm Springs Pools at The Omni Homestead Resort in Virginia was No. 1 on the list, while two Colorado spots filled out the top three spots.
The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, took second place, while Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, came in third.
Here’s where to go for a therapeutic soak.
One of the 22 hillside hot tubs at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Avila Beach. jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
Where are the best hot springs in California?
Although Northern California has a number of hot springs less than a four-hour drive from downtown Sacramento, you’ll need to head to Southern California to find the best hot springs in the state, according to USA Today.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Temescal Valley was No. 4 on the publication’s list, thanks to its plethora of wellness treatments.
“Cover yourself in detoxifying red clay at Club Mud, moisturize skin with a steam in The Grotto and sample an array of different soaking areas tucked amid lush landscaping,” USA Today said, “including toasty mineral baths, hot and cold plunge pools, a lap pool and a social lounge pool.”
On the Central Coast, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Avila Beach landed at No. 6 on USA Today’s list.
The publication praised the San Luis Obispo County resort’s “intimate, open-air hillside hot tubs,” which can be rented by the hour, as well as the larger Oasis Waterfall Lagoon.
Coming in at No. 9, The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs boasts 22 private indoor mineral baths.
Other amenities include aromatherapy showers, a eucalyptus steam room and a 17,000-square-foot pool deck area featuring an outdoor swimming pool with a waterfall plus a mineral pool for water yoga.
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs pool and lodge in Glenwood Springs Colorado. Dreamstime TNS
What are the top 10 hot springs in the United States?
These are the top 10 spots in the country for a soothing soak, according to USA Today.
Warm Springs Pools at The Omni Homestead Resort in Warm Springs, VirginiaThe Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, Colorado Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, ColoradoGlen Ivy Hot Springs in Temescal ValleyBreitenbush Hot Springs in Detroit, OregonSycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Avila BeachGlenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, ColoradoYellowstone Hot Springs Resort in Gardiner, Montana The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Springs Spa in Hot Springs, South Dakota
The spa at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Avila Beach. jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
How did USA Today come up with rankings?
To come up with USA Today’s Best 10 Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024, a panel of experts selected nominees across a number of categories.
The publication’s readers then voted for their favorites.
USA Today readers also ranked the best meditation centers, spa resorts and yoga retreats.
Sarah Linn is an assistant editor and reporter on the California Service Journalism Team, working with journalists in Sacramento, Modesto and San Luis Obispo. She previously served as the Local/Entertainment Editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, working there for nearly two decades. A graduate of Oregon State University, she has earned multiple California journalism awards.
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