One of the hidden secrets of Napa Valley is its naturally occurring mineral hot springs in Calistoga.

Powered by geothermal and volcanic activity, these mineral hot springs were discovered over 8,000 years ago. The earth's heat from below the surface warms the water, creating hot springs that are rich in minerals. Today, these healing waters are piped directly into the pools and spas of Calistoga, offering therapeutic benefits to the skin, body, and mind.

Therapeutic Benefits

These remarkable waters are infused with skin-loving ingredients like sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. The hot springs and mineral pools can also have healing effects, ranging from deep muscle relaxation to aiding skin conditions, promoting sleep, and providing stress relief.

Availability

The best way to access these hot springs is to book an overnight stay or a spa service at one of Calistoga’s many resorts and spas. Most offer at least one pool that pipes in these mineral-rich waters, but many offer several pools at various temperatures, from piping hot to the ever-popular cold plunge! Be sure to peruse these spa menus closely – most resorts and spas offer communal hot springs, while a few select locations offer private or in-room experiences for couples or small groups.

Add a Mud Bath

For the ultimate therapeutic spa day, start with a soak in Calistoga's famous mud baths. The same geothermal and volcanic activity that produce hot springs also led to the presence of warm volcanic ash – creating mineral-rich mud, renowned for its skin-nourishing magic. Follow up your mud bath with a plunge into a mineral pool to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Calistoga's mud baths and mineral pools are not just an experience – they're a love letter to self-care.
 


Insider Tip: before you settle in for a soak, we recommend checking out the Old Faithful Geyser, located just north of downtown Calistoga. This geyser erupts every 30 minutes, shooting hot water up to 100 feet in the air.

 

Calistoga Spas with Hot Springs & Mineral Pools

From indoor and outdoor pools to hot tubs and saunas, each of these spas offers a unique and rejuvenating experience.

Spa & Baths at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort

Originally opened in 1952, this resort has been a longtime fixture in Napa Valley. With a playful, midcentury modern vibe, the spa offers private cabanas as well as a wealth of unique spa offerings in addition to its geothermal mineral pools.


True Spa at Mount View Hotel

Operating for over a century, this iconic art deco hotel and spa has been a beacon for enthusiastic travelers searching out Napa Valley’s abundant amenities and mineral-rich hot spring waters. The spa has an entire menu of treatments featuring RITUAL waters that perfectly complement the geothermal hot springs.


Spa Talisa at Four Seasons Resort

One of Calistoga’s newest properties, Spa Talisa at the Four Seasons offers a menu of high-end spa treatments that pair beautifully with the area’s hot springs. During your visit, you can indulge al fresco in the beautiful Spa gardens. The vineyard-viewing garden features a sunken whirlpool along with outdoor mud & sun experiences.


Spa Solage at Solage Calistoga

One of Calistoga’s most elegant spas, Solage offers five different pools, from a cool plunge pool of 50-55 degrees to a jetted mineral pool heated to 102-104 degrees. You can even try their hydrotherapy circuit menu tailored to your soaking needs.


Spa Calistoga at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

Have a temperature that you prefer? With four outdoor geothermal mineral pools, options range from the lap pool at 80 degrees to the whirlpool boasting a 104-degree soak with beautiful mountain views.


MoonAcre Spa at Calistoga Motor Lodge

The MoonAcre Spa is a hip and modern take on the traditional bathhouse. The spa is surrounded by an outdoor lap pool, wading pool, and indoor whirlpool, each supplied by the resort’s hot mineral springs. Once inside, you can book a treatment or soak in your private clawfoot tub infused with geothermal waters and mineral salts for true enjoyment.


The Spa at Indian Springs Calistoga

Defined by its distinctive palm tree-lined property, Indian Springs has four on-site geysers that supply a consistent stream of mineral water feeding directly into the resort's pools. The largest of the pools is an Olympic-sized mineral pool, which is one of the largest pools in California. The Buddha Pond is a tranquil refuge to relax before or after treatments and features a geyser-fed meditation pond, palm trees, and gardens.


Baths at Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort

At this boutique hideaway, you can experience three natural geothermal hot spring pools or book a private soak in a jetted tub enriched with naturally occurring geothermal waters. Afterward, you can cool down in the meditation room and try an antioxidant facial.


Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa

This low-key lodge-style property features eight spa rooms with your own in-room spa tub. The hot water used in the spa rooms comes from the same hot spring source that is used throughout the resort. Outside your room, you can also try the hot springs pool or two jetted spas.



No matter where you choose to soak, Calistoga’s hot springs are the perfect place to rest, relax and reset.