AfarAug 10
California’s Hot Springs Are Having a Well-Deserved Moment
Whether you’re pairing a mineral soak with Napa Valley wine or escaping to a high desert retreat, California’s hot springs offer a distinctly Golden State style of restoration. California’s abundant ...
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- La Quinta ResortHotelCelebrating its 100th anniversary, one of the region's originals.
- Pete Dye Mountain CourseSightA golf course at La Quinta Resort.
- Morgan's in the DesertRestaurantMorgan’s in the Desert showcases contemporary American cuisine inspired by the bounty of the Coachella Valley.
- Elsewhere
- Sensei Porcupine CreekPlacePalm Springs, United StatesAdults-only oasis specializing in high-tech wellness programs.
- The Spa at Séc-hePlacePalm Springs, United StatesBuilt around a sacred, ancient spring protected by indigenous tribe.
- Indian Springs ResortHotelCalistoga, United StatesFounded by California’s first millionaire, has natural mineral waters.
- Old Faithful Geyser of CaliforniaSightCalistoga, United StatesAttraction in Calistoga.
- Two Bunch PalmsHotelPalm Springs, United StatesCasual, intimate wellness retreat with 600-year-old thermal waters.
- Jacumba Hot SpringsSightJacumba, United StatesFeatures alkaline waters and a hotel with live music.
- Harbin Hot SpringsHotelMiddletown, United StatesBohemian, clothing-optional retreat a few hours north of San Francisco.
- Vichy Springs ResortHotelUkiah, United States172-year-old property with famous “Champagne Baths”.
- SingleThreadRestaurantHealdsburg, United StatesThree Michelin stars, sources ingredients from its own farm.
- LedsonPlaceHealdsburg, United StatesKnow as the "Castle Winery", Ledson offers exceptional award-winning wines.
- AnnadelPlaceHealdsburg, United StatesExperience magnificent Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignon and breath taking views!
- Sycamore Mineral Springs ResortHotelSan Luis Obispo, United StatesFeatures mineral waters and a garden-to-table program onsite.
- Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & SpaHotelSonoma, United StatesCombines geothermal pools with a full-service spa and golf.
- Farmhouse InnHotelForestville, United StatesIntimate, bucolic experience in Forestville.
- SolageHotelCalistoga, United StatesOffers studios among oaks and a spa with volcanic ash mud baths.
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Napa ValleyHotelNapa, United StatesOffers modern villas and optional in-villa dinners prepared by a chef.
- Murrieta Hot Springs ResortHotelMurrieta, United StatesRanked top hot spring, has 50+ thermal baths and cedar sauna.
- Morton's Warm SpringsSightGlenwood, United StatesLocated about 40 minutes from SingleThread.
- Coursey GravesPlaceHealdsburg, United States