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This list of GPS Coordinates of most California hot springs, even devulges water temperatures and conveniently links to topo maps for the more adventurous types ... GPS- California Hot Springs
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Details: Unfortunately, California often has high fire danger June - September. Drought and high winds can exacerbate this issue, and fires can spread with frightening speed. Always double check local sources about road conditions and fire dangers, during this season.
Caltrans is also a good resource year round, for road conditions. Highway 1, is one of the most expensive roads to maintain in the United States, since it often sits along the ocean. The cliff defying stretch along favorite tourist destinations, such as Big Sur, is more prone than most, to have problems with falling rocks, mudslides. fog. and floods, during winter.
MAP - Pacific Ring of Fire
Hot springs locations, like life, make so much more sense when viewed from afar...
The ring of fire is home to 452 volcanoes (over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes) and 80% of the world's largest earthquakes. No wonder there's so many hot springs in these areas!more info
Do you have helpful info or advice regarding the Pacific Ring of fire, to satisfy the inner scientist or adventurer in us? If so, please share your knowledge!
Are you Hot or Not? Geothermal World Maps
Here's some fascinating views of geothermal activity around the world. Water temperatures are identified by different colored dots (blue being cold and red and orange being hotter than you want to dip your toe in.
Basically, you want to wallow where the dots are green!
For more maps see: http://www.heatflow.und.edu/maplinks.html
Native Americans and Hot Springs
Native Americans have a long relationship with hot springs.
There is evidence that many of the major hot springs in the Americas were visited and used by local native peoples. There are artifacts near some of these hot springs that support a history of human activity that extends back thousands of years. Native Americans revered hot springs as a sacred healing place.[1]
The natural hot springs in Tonopah, Arizona are a prime example. The name "Tonopah" derives from the Western Apache name Tú Nohwá, meaning "Water For Us" or "Water For You", Though there are no ruins or evidence of dwellings in the immediate vicinity of the hot springs, the prevalence of grain-grinding mortar holes, pottery shards, and other man-made objects in the area suggest that this site was frequented for many years by native peoples such as the Hohokam. The hundreds of very high quality arrowheads found near existing springs in Tonopah attest to its popularity as a hunting ground.
Reference: wikipedia
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Big Bend Hot Springs (CLOSED)
Big Bend, California coordinates: 41.019803, -121.907881
(REOPENED or CLOSED?): [3/14/2015 - I'm currently waiting to hear back from the caretakers of Big Bend Hot Springs. - Editor ]
Despite a neighbor kindly reporting that the hot spring is "reopening", the website says it's closed. Big Bend Hot Springs has been closed and undergoing many years of attending to Shasta County-required repairs and code upgrades.
Primitive, Developed
Indoor and oudoor hot tubs, natural pools
Clothing optional? Yes
fee: $, Payment accepted: unknown, cash, Credit Cards
Shelter: camping/ RV hookups/ cabins
Food: community organic garden, diet programs
massage:
Nearby activities:
Address: 196 Hot Springs Row, P.O. Box 186, Big Bend, CA 96011
phone: 1-530-337-6606 (updated May 2008)
Email: info [at] bigbendhotsprings.org (updated May 2008)
Website: www.bigbendhotsprings.org
Directions: Just outside Big Bend,on Hot Springs Row.
Details: NO smoking, alcohol or drugs. Attracts new-age health seekers. Variety of tubs in and outside of bathhouse. Natural pools are beside the Pit River.
Campbell Hot Springs
(renamed Sierra Hot Springs in 1989)
There seems to be some confusion between this and Sierra Hot Springs. They are listed as 2 separate places in the book "Great Hot Springs of the West" '93, yet the descriptions and locations sound very familiar though PO box's different. Anyone know the truth here?
outdoor hot swimming pools, indoor and outdoor hot tubs
clothing optional in bathing areas
fee $
notes: According to our readers "Actually Campbell HS is not used but owned by Sierra HS. Sierra has their own wells that feed to only hot tub opened in winter." "Harbin bought it in like 1989 and named it Sierria hot springs...the spring comes out of the ground in 2 different places... where google map shows is where the one of the springs comes up by the main lodge and to the northwest on the hill about ¼ away the other spring comes up. Harbin also bought a hotel in the town Seirraville a few miles from the springs so one of the addresses might just be for the hotel."
address: P.O. Box 38,Sierraville,CA 96126.
how to get there: About one mile Southeast of Sierraville, off Lemon Canyon Road. Turn off Lemon Canyon Road onto Campbell Hot Spring Road, past the airport and continue to end of road.
phone: 530 994-3773 (916 994-3737 outdated)
email:
shelter: camping/lodging
food: picnic area/ vegetarian meals from produce on site.
payment accepted: Visa, MC & Discover plus personal checks accepted.
massage: yes/ plus a wide range of programs including rebirthing.
Drakesbad Guest Ranch
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Seasonal, outdoor hot-spring-fed swimming pool, indoor tubs.
bathing suit req in pool
fee $
address: 2150 N. Main St., no. 5 Red Bluff, CA 96080
how to get there: In Lassen National Park, at the end
of Warner Valley Road. c/o California Guest Services, Inside the Park
phone: 530/529-1512
Fax 530/529-4511
Website: www.drakesbad.com
Rates: $115-$140 per person, double occupancy. Rates include meals
Payment accepted: DISC, MC, Visa
shelter: Upscale rustic lodging/cabins (some with electricity, most with
kerosene lamps). 19 units, no phone.
food: restaurant
payment accepted:
massage: no
temperature:
Map: Lassen Volcanic Park Detail, or Google Map http://tinyurl.com/86ds9
DIRECTIONS to Lassen:
About 3 hrs and 40 min from San Francisco.
From San Francisco, I-80 E entry ramp to Bay Bridge/Oakland - go 53 mi
Take the I-505 N ramp to Winters/Redding - go 0.2 mi
Take the I-505 N ramp - go 34 mi
Continue on I-5 N - go 95 mi
Take the CA-36 E/CA-99 S exit 649 to Central Red Bluff/Chico - go 0.4 mi
Bear right at CA-36/CA-99 - go 40 mi
Turn right at CA-172 - go 5.8 mi
Turn left at Tamarack Way - go 0.1 mi
Continue on Birch Way - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Dogwood Way - go 0.1 mi
NOTES: Seasonal, only open early June to early Oct. Children's center. The only lodge in Lassen Park, in a high mountain valley. It is located on the south side of the park and accessed through the town of Chester. Surrounded by meadows, lakes, and streams. Very popular and often booked as far as 2 years in advance. Call May or June regarding cancellations. Drakesbad as a historic cultural landscape has recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. First homesteaded by Edward Drake in the late 1800s and purchased by Alex Sifford in 1900 as a business endeavor, Drakesbad consists of a historic lodge, dining hall, cabins, hot spring fed pool, recreational lake, and trail system nestled in a beautiful meadow in Warner Valley with views of Mt. Harkness and Flatiron Ridge. The Siffords owned and managed Drakesbad for nearly 60 years to provide recreation and tourism opportunities for many people. The property was sold to the National Park Service in 1958. Lassen Volcanic National Park continues to operate Drakesbad as guest accommodations in a fashion similar to the historic ways that the Siffords did.
Sierra Hot Springs
(AKA Campbell Hot Springs?)
There seems to be some confusion between this and Campbell Hot Springs. They are listed as 2 separate places in the book "Great Hot Springs of the West" '93, yet the descriptions and locations sound very familiar though PO box's different. Anyone know the truth here?
Highly developed yet attractive private and public, indoor and outdoor hot pools. Seasonal outdoor sand bottom faux-natural pool.
clothing optional
fee $$$ membership fee required; Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other's memberships. (Spring use day rates $10-15, free with lodging of $20-$70/person depending on situation )
notes: Over 700 acres bordering National Forest land, so biking and hiking possibile. Less than one hour from major Tahoe ski resorts. Please Note: "NO PETS, NO SMOKING, NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO OPEN FLAMES/FIRES on our property. Engaging in any of these activities is grounds for removal! " Sierra Hot Springs is a membership retreat center. At least one person in your party must hold a current membership. Membership fees do not include use of the facilities. Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other's memberships. Membership Rates: 1 month - $5; 1 year - $20; Lifetime - $200
address: P.O. Box 366, Sierraville, CA 96126
how to get there: From I-80 take exit 188B in Truckee, go North on Hwy 89 approximately 30 minutes to Sierraville. The Globe Hotel is at the intersection of Hwys 89 and 49. To reach the Main Lodge and the Springs, turn right onto Hwy 49, then turn right on Lemon Canyon Road. Turn the next road right again onto Campbell Hot Springs Road. Follow this road to the Main Lodge.
Map
You can also get here with your small airplane. Local airport info: Sierraville Dearwater Airport
phone: 530 994-3773
email: info@sierrahotsprings.org
shelter: European-style private rooms or dormitory at the "charming Main Lodge" by the Springs, or at the "elegant and historic" Globe Hotel in nearby Sierraville. Tent campers or RV's (no hookups). "Out of respect for other guests we ask that campers arrive in time to setup before dark." No cooking stoves or any open flames allowed in camping areas, but campers can use newly remodelled Lodge guest kitchen."
food: Kitchen use, Restaurant
payment accepted: major credit card
massage: Yes, and other health services and programs.
temperature:
Links:
http://www.sierrahotsprings.org
Complex lodging and meal Schedules and rates: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/rates.htm
map: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/map.htm
Stewart Mineral Springs
FIRE WARNING! (8/8/2009) - contact Caltrans 1-800-427-7623 (road conditions)
Resort
Description: In the beautiful Trinity Mountains of Shasta National Forest.
$$: Showers $3, mineral baths and sauna $13-$20 (depending on season).
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Clothing optional? unknown
Accommodation: Private one-room cabins with wood stove, kitchen, bathroom $60/night. Teepees, tent camping and RV spaces on site. Apartment units and one upscale A-frame house available for larger groups. Conference Hall available for meetings and retreats. No smoking in rooms.
Address: Stewart Mineral Springs, 4617 Stewart Springs Road
Weed, CA 96094
phone: 530-938-2222 FAX:
Email: info@smspringresort.com
Website: www.stewartmineralsprings.com
Details: Cold mineral springs are piped from the source and heated, for soaking tubs. Bathhouse has 15 individual bathing rooms with old-fashioned tubs and music. Large wood-heated sauna. The bathhouse is surrounded by wide wooden decks overlooking Parks Creek, nice for sunbathing and relaxing.
Woody's Feather River Hot Springs (REOPENED)
(REOPENED)
Primative
Adjoining larger (5 person)and smaller (2 person, slightly cooler) pools.
Hours: daytime, only open to guests at R&R RV Park or cabins
Clothing optional? Yes
Fee: $5 per person/2hr soak, honor system drop-box.
Shelter: nearby 2 RV parks
phone: 925-783-2913
Email: none
Website: www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com
Directions: On CA 70 about 5 miles west of the CA 89 junction. Look for two big logs in front of an old cabin with a chimney. This is west of a small RV park that is west of a bigger RV park called Crystal Springs.
Update Jan 2013: hot springs are open to those staying in R&R RV Park or in one of
the 3 cabins. Call the Owner Rocki at 925-783-2913 to make reservations
or visit http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com/
For day-use (2-hr
soak), the entry is $5/person, which is paid at the drop-box. By
keeping the springs clean and supporting the owner's efforts to maintain
a nice facility, then these wonderful soda and sulfer springs can
remain open.
California Central West
Try as we might to be accurate, our sources are sometimes incorrect.
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Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs
outdoor pool, bathhouses
bathing suit req in pool
fee $$$
notes: Reservations recommended. This hot spring will
be further researched in the future.
address: 1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
how to get there: In the town of Calistoga
phone:707-942-4102
shelter: lodging
food: none known
payment accepted: unknown
massage: yes, mud baths, and physical therapy.
Esalen Institute (PRIVATE)
(PRIVATE)
Esalen's springs, are no longer open to the public, and are now only available to registered guests and staff. Mudslides from storms destroyed the integrity and safety of the old baths. "THE BATHS ARE OPEN and they are magnificent! After four and a half years, several million dollars and a series of challenges that were almost insurmountable, the restoration of the Esalen baths on their original site at the source of the hot springs is complete."
several outdoor hot baths, mostly modern wooden structures, some bathtubs, some under shelters. Fabulous coastal views.
clothing optional
fee $$$ (must sign up for classes or be a worker/employee of the facility, or a local.)
notes: It's worth signing up for a workshops and paying for lodging just to enjoy the hot springs. See the website for the latest updates on construction and access to the general public (which is currently 1am-3am!). Please see Esalen's website for details on the extensively renovated website.
address:Big Sur, CA 93920
how to get there: On Hwy 1, about 45 miles south of Monterey.
phone:
(info and seminar reservations) 831 667-3000; (1am-3am public access to hot springs, by reservation only 831-667-3047).
shelter: lodging, simple bungalows in a row for about $100/night. Also common rooms where one brings a sleeping bag.
food: wonderful tasty and health bolstering buffet for participants, made from the organic garden.
payment accepted: unknown
massage: yes, plus wide range of health and healing arts.
BUT better call ahead and check on the availability of this. Mostly these
services are only available for participants of the institute's programs.
temperature: adjustable
links: www.esalen.org
http://www.esalen.org/place/hot_springs.shtml
Grover Hot Spring
outdoor swimming and soaking pools
bathing suit req
fee $
notes: Reservations for campsites recommended. Many nice
hiking trails nearby (esp Hot Springs Creek Trail to waterfall and Burnside
Lake). Nice year round, except during heavy snow.
address: PO Box 188, Markleeville, CA 96120
how to get there:
From Gardnerville: HWY 88 south 15 mi to Woodfords and HWY 89 intersection.
Turn left, and go south 5 mi to Markleeville and exit right on Hot Springs
Rd. Go 3 mi to Grover Hot Springs State Park entrance Station.
phone: 916-694-2248, (campground reservations through
MISTIX) 800-444-7275
shelter: camping at Quaking Aspen and Toiyabe (stoves,
cupboards, tables, water, rest rooms and showers) closed Oct - May. Camping
w less amenities yr round in picnic area nr park entrance.
food: picnic area
payment accepted: unknown
massage: no
temperature: 80F, 104F
Harbin Hot Springs
P.O. Box 782, Middletown, California 95461
Phone: (707) 987-2477, toll free 800-622-2477
Email
Website: http://www.harbin.org
PRICES:
Mon-Thu / Fri-Sun,Hol / Weekly
24-hour Visit - Adult $25 $30 $170
24-Hour Visit - Child $15 $20 $115
6-Hour Visit - Adult $20 $25
6-Hour Visit - Child $10 $15
Accommodations: $35 - $230, depending on whether you share a common room or reserve a private room. There's also a large group lodges and buildings for groups of up to 150.
Directions: About 2 hours NE from San Francisco. Once you arrive in Middletown...
Turn west onto Hwy 175. Drive three short blocks to BARNES ST. (Big Canyon Rd.) and turn RIGHT. Drive 1.2 miles to HARBIN SPRINGS ROAD (fork at the top of the hill), and turn LEFT. Follow road for 2 miles to the gate house.
Map: http://www.harbin.org/map.htm
RIDE SHARE BOARD: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/harbinrideboard
NOTES:
Harbin Hot Springs is a non-profit retreat and workshop center located in the wine region north of San Francisco. Natural spring pools, clothing-optional sun decks, massages with our certified therapists, workshops, 1160 acres of hiking. Food
The Harbin Market sells prepared food, fresh produce, bulk ingredients, snacks, phone cards, toiletries, etc. The vegetarian guest kitchen features basic pans, dishes, utensils, and limited storage (label your bags) and refrigerator space. In addition to the café’s and restaurant on Harbin property, nearby Middletown features a supermarket and numerous restaurants of varying quality. Internet access and lap top plug-in station is located near between the library and the Blue Room Café. A coin-operated Laundromat is located in nearby Middletown.
At least one person in your party must carry a membership to use the facilities.
One Month Trial Membership: $10, Full Year Membership: $30
Reservations for rooms are necessary, but are not needed for camping or day visits. Campers have full use of Harbin facilities, including the trails, pools, showers, guest kitchen, guest refrigerators, etc. Because of fire danger, no campstoves or fires are allowed.
International Spa
hot mineral baths, mud baths
clothing optional
fee $
notes: reputed as one of the best Calistoga spas for sampling
hot springs culture and philosophy.
address: PO Box 856,Calistoga, CA 94515
how to get there: in the town of Calistoga
phone: 707-942-6122
shelter: none known on premises, but should be lodging
close by.
food: none known/picnic area/snack bar and grill/community
kitchen/grocery on premises/restaurant
payment accepted: unknown
massage: yes (acupressure, reflexology, swedish-Esalen),
plus Japanese enzyme baths.
temperature: unknown
Orr Hot Springs
Developed, Small rustic Resort
Description: Rustic retreat nestled in a steep tree lined canyon. A little stream runs through it.
$$
Clothing optional? Yes
Accommodation: Small private cabins and a common sleeping room. Camping.
Address: 13201 Orr Springs Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482
phone: (707) 462-6277
Email:
Website:
DIRECTIONS: About 2 hrs north of San Francisco. Going N on HWY 101, Take the North State St exit - go 0.3 mi, Turn right at N State St - go 0.3 mi, Turn left at Orr Springs Rd - go 6.8 mi.
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/7f7r8
Details: Small, peaceful, no hype, rustic retreat visited mostly by locals and people from San Francisco who like to cook. Facilities include: 3 or 4 funky but clean private cast iron bathtubs with warm water, a small shallow warm outdoor moon view pool, one very hot gazebo hot tub seats about 4-6 (heater goes off around 10pm), new moderately large tile and wood steam or sauna cabins with a little natural light. Wonderful large community omnivore kitchen with great stove, basic cooking gear, utensils, and spices. Large refrigerator and individual food storage bins available. Casual dining room to eat your own cooked meals. Tiny library. Pot bellied stoves often used to heat rooms. Unsecured parking in area across the road from the property. Easy access.
Nearby hiking: Wonderful looped hike through the shady redwoods about 5-10 minute drive down the country road.
NOTES: Orr has gone through extensive renovation over the last several years, though it maintains its quaint charm. Best to check if construction will be going during your planned stay. They don't seem to volunteer this information over the phone, or give discounts for the disturbance or reduced facilities. Last I heard they were planning to divert warm water to the cold outdoor pool.
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Paraiso Hot Springs (CLOSED)
(CLOSED)
1 small indoor, 2 large outdoor
Bathing suits required
$35 day use
notes: nice view, best for day visit (reader consensus)
address: Unknown
how to get there: located in Monterey County west of Soledad, CA off US 101phone: 831-678-2882 (updated 1/4/2004)
shelter: camping $35/person, mobile home or shack rentals.
food: picnic area/snack bar
payment accepted: unknown
massage: unknown
temperature: 106F, 96F, and cold
Red Rock Hot Spring
Primative
Description: Coastal hot spring.
$: Free
Clothing optional? Yes
Accommodation: Steep Ravine Campground within hiking distance
Address: Mile marker 1120 on Hwy. 1 just north of Steep Ravine Campground, in Marin County.
Details: BELOW Sea level, only comes out during a -.5' tide. Tub can hold up to 24 people.
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Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Upscale Spa
Indoor 2 story spa, steam, whirl pool
Clothing optional? No. Coed.
fee: $$$, Payment accepted: unknown
Shelter: upscale suites. Mid Nov - March rooms start at $209 - $529, usually $399-699. Mission Suites have a fireplace, tub for two, and a canopy bed.
Food: yes. B and Breakfast pkgs, restaurant,
massage: yes. Also treatments, salon, and health club.
Nearby activities and services: Babysitting, Golf, Horseback Riding, Business services
Address: 1000 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476
phone: 707 938-9000 fax: 707 938-4250
Email (reservations): smi.reservations@fairmont.com
website (extensive online reservations): www.fairmont.com/sonoma
Directions:
Details: Recent $62 million extensive renovation to the historic building and surrounding. Suites reputed to be highly romantic and upscale. Post massage, the shaded terrace has chaise-side menu service. Located amid urban sprawl.
Hours:
Fitness Center, 6 am - 9 pm
Spa & Salon Appointments, 8 am - 7 pm
Bath House, 7:30 am - 9 pm
Spa Mineral Pool, 7:30 am - 9 pm
Spa Cafe, Mon - Sun, 11 am - 6 pm
Sykes Hot Springs
Located in the Los Padres National Forest, 12 miles east of Big Sur via trail.
Tassajara Buddhist Meditation Center
Developed
Description: This is primarily a retreat for Buddhist meditation and study, located in a secluded valley in the Ventana Wilderness. 5 hrs south of San Francisco, 8 hrs north of Los Angeles. The japanese style baths and facilities are only open to the general public and overnight guests in the summer. There are lots of rules and visitors should research thoroughly before making a reservation... and a reservation seems to be required for everything, including meals. You can't just show up. It's hard to get to and a $35 non refundable coach to take one over the treacherous cliffs is recommended.
$$-$$$ Day use 9am - 9pm $25 adults and $12 children. Lunch in the dining room (reservation only) $12 adults and $7.50 children. Bring your own towel. Baths free to overnight guests.
Payment accepted: only checks, cash or travelers' checks.
Clothing optional? only during the day and in certain places. Coed at night only.
Clothing required in swimming pool.
Accommodation: yurts, cabins, stone rooms start at $127 per person. Work/study guests with shared accommodations and a strict early morning meditation, study, and work, schedule, pay $55 per day for shared guest accommodations (minimum stay of three days). See website for details.
Food: 3 vegetarian meals a day provided to overnight guests.
Address: Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, 39171 Tassajara Rd, Carmel Valley , CA 93924
phone: Reservations (415) 865-1899, For day guest reservations call 831-659-2229 no more than two weeks in advance. Information (415) 865-1895, Work Programs: (831) 659-2229
Email: tassrez@sfzc.org
Website: www.sfzc.org/tassajara (very informative)
Details:
Guest season April 29 - Sept 11, open to the general public for bathing and overnight accommodations. Retreats and workshops available. Morning and evening meditation sessions, and 4pm meditation sessions, open to all wearing dark pants and long sleeves. Bathhouse is Japanese-style and has separate sides for men and women. Co-ed bathing is permitted in the evenings. Each side includes a tiled indoor hot plunge, an outdoor plunge, large decks appropriate for sunning and yoga, a steam room, showers and a small private bath with hot springs and cold water spigots. There are also steps leading down to the creek.
For directions (that includes a coach): see their website
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Vichy Springs
Vicky Hot Springs Resort and Inn
(707) 462-9515
2605 Vichy Springs Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
How to get there:
About 2 hrs north of San Francisco. From HWY 101 going North: Take the exit to Central Ukiah - go 0.2 mi, Turn right at Vichy Springs Rd - go 2.0 mi
Map: http://tinyurl.com/7p8qu
Website: http://www.vichysprings.com
White Sulpher Springs
Jan 1, 2007 this hot springs closed to the Public. The only reservations now being accepted at White Sulphur Springs are for participants of the Hoffman Process or one of the other Hoffman Institute programs
St. Helena's only natural spring spa. Open air Jacuzzi, swimming pool, and sulphur soaking pool.
White Sulphur Springs Inn and Spa
3100 White Sulphr Spgs Rd, Saint Helena, CA 94574
phone: Hoffman Process and other program participants who wish to book accommodations before or after their Process may do so by calling 800/593-8873.
www.whitesulphursprings.com
Accomodations: Until mid-December 2006, transient guests could stay in any the four large or five smaller creekside cottages (shown) at St. Helena's White Sulpur Springs Inn and Spa. The resort, though, is now used exclusively for seminars, put on by the Hoffman Institute.
Rates:
Payment:
DIRECTIONS: About 1 hr. 30 Min. north of San Francisco
From San Francisco: Take I-80 East, follow signs to Bay Bridge, stay in the left lanes and go over bridge. Then take I-80 East toward Sacramento. Continue about 20 miles to the Carquinez Bridge ($2). Continue 4 miles to Hwy. 37, marked Napa/Sonoma and Columbus Pkwy/Marine World. Take Hwy. 37 West over the freeway. Go 1.6 miles to Hwy. 29. Turn sharp right on Hwy. 29 N/Sonoma Blvd. Proceed on Hwy. 29 North through Napa, towards Calistoga to St. Helena about 20 miles.
From Downtown San Francisco via Golden Gate Bridge, scenic route– 2+ hours
In San Francisco, take Bus. 101 (Van Ness Ave. to Lombard St.) and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on US-101 North for 21 miles. Take right on the ramp to CA-37 East. Follow signs toward Napa. Merge onto CA-37 East 18 miles. Take slight left onto Sonoma Blvd. It becomes CA-12 W, then becomes CA-121 N toward Napa. Continue until you turn left on CA-29 North. Proceed on Hwy 29 North through Napa, towards Calistoga to St. Helena about 20 miles.
From St. Helena: Hwy. 29 becomes St. Helena Hwy./Main St., St. Helena
As you come into the town of St. Helena from the South, look for an Exxon gas station on your left. It is on the corner of Main St. (Hwy. 29) and Spring St. Turn left on Spring St. and go 2.2 miles. Once you reach the resort, the Office is in the first building on your left.
NOTES: Please see the official website for details.
Wilbur Hot Springs
fee $$$
GPS (Lat / Lon) 39.039 122.421
address: 3375 Wilbur Springs Road, Wilbur Springs, CA 95987-9709
Phone: 530~473~2306 10am-8pm
Fax: 530~473~2497
e-mail: info@wilburhotsprings.com
shelter: shared bunk room, and private guestrooms in historic Victorian hotel, camping. Solar powered electricity, gas fireplaces.
food: grocery store/restaurant
payment accepted: unknown
massage: yes
website: http://www.wilburhotsprings.com
How to get there: Accessible via main highways, 2 1/2 hours NE of San Francisco, 1 1/2 hours N of the Sacramento Airport. The most preferred, direct and scenic route to Wilbur Hot Springs from the Bay Area is Hwy 80, 505 and 16.
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/bj37o
DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Highways 16 and 20, (click thumbail to enlarge map 1 ) go west on Highway 20 for 675 feet (see map 2), turn onto Bear Valley Road. Follow this dirt road for about 4 miles and turn left to cross Silver Bridge. Continue another mile to Wilbur.
NOTE: Established in 1865. Set in a valley of an 1800 acres private nature preserve, 22 miles from the nearest town. Special yoga and retreat programs; see their website for details.
California Central East
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[The] Crab Cooker (AKA Ken's Tub)
May 2005 photos courtesy of Jenconspiracy. See more photos
Part of the Long Valley Hot Springs, South of Mammoth. Shepherds Tub is nearby.
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