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Hot Springs Near Isla Vista, CA

14 thermal springs within 50 miles · 6 more within 74.0 mi · 72–194°F

34.4128°N, 119.8614°W · Pop. 14,722 · Santa Barbara County
63°F air · Good soaking weather

Visitors to Isla Vista, CA will find 14 thermal springs within 50 miles, with the closest 8.6 miles away. Nearby springs range from 72°F to 194°F.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated March 2026

Closest Spring
San Marcos Hot Spring
8.6 miles away
Hottest Nearby
194°F
Sespe Hot Springs
Roadside Springs
5
easy road access
Current Conditions
63°F
Cloudy E 16.6 mph 83%
Tuesday 69° Low 57° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wednesday 69° Low 57° Mostly Sunny
Thursday 68° Low 57° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 1% precip
Friday 65° Low 55° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Saturday 68° Low 59° Mostly Sunny
Data from National Weather Service
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Hot Springs Superlatives Near Isla Vista

Hottest Nearby
194°F
Sespe Hot Springs
Ventura County
Highest Elevation
4,143 ft
Willett Hot Springs
Ventura County
Closest
8.6 mi
San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County
Location
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Nearby

Closest Hot Springs

San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°F Short Walk Open
Montecito Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Montecito
118°F Short Walk Open
Little Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Montecito
90°F Hike Open
Boron Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
72°F Short Walk
Agua Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
133°F Short Walk Open
Las Cruces Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Buellton
99°F Short Walk Open
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More Hot Springs Near Isla Vista

Vickers Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
124°F Roadside Open
Stingleys Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
123°F Short Walk
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
Roadside
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
109°F Roadside
Wheeler Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
102°F Roadside
Willett Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Fillmore
Hike Open
Willett Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Fillmore
108°F Hike Open
Sespe Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Fillmore
Short Walk Open
Sespe Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Fillmore
194°F Hike Open
Newsom Springs
San Luis Obispo County, California · Near Arroyo Grande
99°F Short Walk
Unnamed Spring
Kern County, California · Near Lost Hills
93°F Short Walk
Carneros Spring
Kern County, California · Near Lost Hills
90°F Short Walk
Cameta Warm Spring
San Luis Obispo County, California · Near Shandon
73°F Roadside
Mize Spring
Kern County, California · Near Lost Hills
73°F Hike
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Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Isla Vista

Wellhouse Falls
Wellhouse Falls
California
9.0 mi moderate
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Tangerine Falls
Tangerine Falls
California
12.2 mi moderate 100 ft
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Nojoqui Falls
Nojoqui Falls
California
19.4 mi easy 80 ft
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Sisquoc Falls
Sisquoc Falls
California
24.0 mi moderate
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Rose Valley Falls
Rose Valley Falls
California
39.6 mi easy 300 ft
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Jackson Falls
Jackson Falls
California
46.1 mi moderate
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Hot springs with camping near Isla Vista

San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°F Short Walk Open
Montecito Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Montecito
118°F Short Walk Open
Little Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Montecito
90°F Hike Open
Boron Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
72°F Short Walk
Agua Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
133°F Short Walk Open
Las Cruces Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Buellton
99°F Short Walk Open
Vickers Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
124°F Roadside Open
Stingleys Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
123°F Short Walk

Soakable hot springs near Isla Vista

San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°F Short Walk Open
Las Cruces Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Buellton
99°F Short Walk Open
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
109°F Roadside
Wheeler Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
102°F Roadside
Willett Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Fillmore
108°F Hike Open
Newsom Springs
San Luis Obispo County, California · Near Arroyo Grande
99°F Short Walk
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near Isla Vista, CA?
There are 14 thermal springs within 50 miles of Isla Vista, CA. The closest, San Marcos Hot Spring, is about 8.6 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near Isla Vista?
Yes — 3 hot springs within 50 miles of Isla Vista have a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. San Marcos Hot Spring is at 110°F.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near Isla Vista?
3 hot springs near Isla Vista have a documented campground nearby, such as Upper Oso Campground near Agua Caliente Spring.
What's the hottest hot spring near Isla Vista?
Agua Caliente Spring is the hottest hot spring near Isla Vista, with a water temperature of 133°F.