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Hot Springs Near Santa Barbara, CA

15 thermal springs within 50 miles · 5 more within 72.2 mi · 72–194°F

34.4285°N, 119.7202°W · Pop. 199,023 · Santa Barbara County
74°F air · Good soaking weather

Visitors to Santa Barbara, CA will find 15 thermal springs within 50 miles, with the closest 5.2 miles away. Nearby springs range from 72°F to 194°F.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated March 2026

Closest Spring
Montecito Hot Springs
5.2 miles away
Hottest Nearby
194°F
Sespe Hot Springs
Roadside Springs
6
easy road access
Current Conditions
74°F
SW 14.4 mph 67%
This Afternoon 79° Low 67° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Thursday 82° Low 63° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Friday 83° Low 64° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Saturday 83° Low 64° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sunday 82° Low 64° Mostly Sunny
Data from National Weather Service
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Hot Springs Superlatives Near Santa Barbara

Hottest Nearby
194°F
Sespe Hot Springs
Ventura County
Highest Elevation
4,143 ft
Willett Hot Springs
Ventura County
Closest
5.2 mi
Montecito Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County
Location
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Nearby

Closest Hot Springs

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
San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°F Short Walk Open
Agua Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
133°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
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
Roadside
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
109°F Roadside
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More Hot Springs Near Santa Barbara

Wheeler Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
102°F Roadside
Las Cruces Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Buellton
99°F Short Walk Open
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
Unnamed Spring
Kern County, California · Near Lost Hills
93°F Short Walk
Newsom Springs
San Luis Obispo County, California · Near Arroyo Grande
99°F Short Walk
Warm Spring
Los Angeles County, California · Near Castaic
92°F Roadside Open
Carneros Spring
Kern County, California · Near Lost Hills
90°F Short Walk
El Encino Springs
Los Angeles County, California · Near Sherman Oaks
79°F Roadside
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Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Santa Barbara

Tangerine Falls
Tangerine Falls
California
4.5 mi moderate 100 ft
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Wellhouse Falls
Wellhouse Falls
California
7.9 mi moderate
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Sisquoc Falls
Sisquoc Falls
California
21.7 mi moderate
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Nojoqui Falls
Nojoqui Falls
California
26.7 mi easy 80 ft
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Rose Valley Falls
Rose Valley Falls
California
31.5 mi easy 300 ft
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Jackson Falls
Jackson Falls
California
38.0 mi moderate
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Hot springs with camping near Santa Barbara

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
San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°F Short Walk Open
Agua Caliente Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Toro Canyon
133°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
Matilija Hot Springs
Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
Roadside

Soakable hot springs near Santa Barbara

San Marcos Hot Spring
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Goleta
110°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
Las Cruces Hot Springs
Santa Barbara County, California · Near Buellton
99°F Short Walk Open
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 Santa Barbara, CA?
There are 15 thermal springs within 50 miles of Santa Barbara, CA. The closest, Montecito Hot Springs, is about 5.2 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near Santa Barbara?
Yes — 3 hot springs within 50 miles of Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
3 hot springs near Santa Barbara have a documented campground nearby, such as Upper Oso Campground near Agua Caliente Spring.
What's the hottest hot spring near Santa Barbara?
Sespe Hot Springs is the hottest hot spring near Santa Barbara, with a water temperature of 194°F.