Within 50 miles of Santa Ana
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hot Spring 1981 record | 6 mi southwest | 97°F | Natural | Costa Mesa, CA (2 mi) |
| Glen Ivy Hot Springs 1981 record | 21 mi east | 131°F | Natural | El Cerrito Corona, CA (6 mi) |
| San Juan Hot Springs 1981 record | 23 mi southeast | 120°F | Natural | Coto De Caza, CA (5 mi) |
| Whites Point Hot Springs 1981 record | 28 mi west | 115°F | Natural | Rolling Hills, CA (2 mi) |
| Tylers Bath Spring 1981 record | 40 mi northeast | 91°F | Natural | Muscoy, CA (9 mi) |
| Lakeview Hot Springs 1981 record | 42 mi east | 100°F | Natural | Lakeview, CA (2 mi) |
| Temecula Hot Springs 1981 record | 43 mi east | 117°F | Natural | Murrieta, CA (3 mi) |
| Murrietta Hot Springs 1981 record | 43 mi east | 133°F | Natural | Murrieta, CA (4 mi) |
| Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Springs 1981 record | 46 mi northeast | 194°F | Natural | Crestline, CA (4 mi) |
| Eden Hot Springs 1981 record | 48 mi east | 109°F | Natural | Beaumont, CA (5 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Hot Springs 1981 record | 51 mi east | 117°F | Natural | San Jacinto, CA (4 mi) |
| Deep Creek Hot Springs | 57 mi northeast | 108°F | Developed | Lake Arrowhead, CA (6 mi) |
| Pan Hot Springs 1981 record | 69 mi northeast | 88°F | Natural | Big Bear City, CA |
| Warner Hot Spring | 78 mi southeast | 138°F | Natural | Julian, CA (14 mi) |
| Sespe Hot Springs 1981 record | 87 mi northwest | 194°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (14 mi) |
| Willett Hot Springs 1981 record | 89 mi northwest | 108°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (15 mi) |
| Matilija Hot Springs 1981 record | 97 mi northwest | 109°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (3 mi) |
| Valparaíso | 98 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Tijuana (1 mi) |
| Stingleys Hot Springs 1981 record | 99 mi northwest | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
| Vickers Hot Springs 1981 record | 99 mi northwest | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Caliente Hot Spring | 111 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Montecito, CA (8 mi) |
| Montecito Hot Springs Free | 113 mi northwest | 118°F | Developed | Montecito, CA (2 mi) |
| Little Caliente Spring | 114 mi northwest | 90°F | Natural | Montecito, CA (7 mi) |
| Yates Hot Springs 1981 record | 122 mi north | 100°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
| San Marcos Hot Spring 1981 record | 127 mi northwest | 109°F | Natural | Goleta, CA (8 mi) |
| Democrat Hot Springs 1981 record | 131 mi north | 115°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
| Miracle Hot Springs | 132 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Delonegha Hot Springs 1981 record | 132 mi north | 111°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (7 mi) |
| Remington Hot Springs | 132 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Hot springs of Slab city | 142 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Niland, CA (3 mi) |
| Las Cruces Hot Springs 1981 record | 144 mi west | 99°F | Natural | Buellton, CA (8 mi) |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Santa Ana have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- Fairview Hot Spring: 97°F, 6 miles southwest
- Lakeview Hot Springs: 100°F, 42 miles east
- Eden Hot Springs: 109°F, 48 miles east
- Deep Creek Hot Springs: 108°F, 57 miles northeast
- Willett Hot Springs: 108°F, 89 miles northwest
- Matilija Hot Springs: 109°F, 97 miles northwest
- Yates Hot Springs: 100°F, 122 miles north
- San Marcos Hot Spring: 109°F, 127 miles northwest
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Santa Ana, CA?
Fairview Hot Spring is the closest listed hot spring, about 6.2 miles southwest of central Santa Ana in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Santa Ana, CA?
10 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 20 within 100 miles and 31 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Santa Ana, CA?
Yes. The closest developed options are Deep Creek Hot Springs (57 mi), Big Caliente Hot Spring (111 mi), Montecito Hot Springs (113 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Santa Ana, CA?
Montecito Hot Springs (113 mi) is recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.