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Best Family Hot Springs
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Avila Hot Springs is a good family spot. There is a big pool (moderate temperature) with a water slide and a small hot pool. There are locker rooms, snack/pizza bar and you can camp right there!
Grover is great for kids. Always lots of families there. The water takes years off your life.
Sam’s Family Spa Hot Water Resort
http://www.samsfamilyspa.com
Full RV hook up was only 38.00 with full access to the Therapeutic Hot Spring Spa’s.
They also have modest rooms available at reasonable prices, fridge included, bring food and plenty of drinking water.
In the Center of the park they have a huge naturally heated pool, and 4 Hot Spring Spa’s that are just heavenly and under cover too. I didn’t want to leave them, but they close at 10pm.
The next morning at 9:00am we were right back in them. There’s a pool too, but I’d much rather stay in the hot tubs.
Each of the hot tubs has a different temp. so those of you with sensitivity to hot water can use a cooler one.
There is a dry Sauna in the main area if you like those things.
A lake stocked full with ducks and 2 beautiful black swans is a great place to sit and relax. .75 will get you a bag of duck feed.
If you are an RV-er this is a must see place. The people are typical RV-ers – very friendly and laid back. For those of you Not retired, you’ll wish you were after talking with these folks who just follow the warm temp.
There is a store on site that sells both RV items as well as a few food items. I’d suggest you stop and buy groceries on the way, but you Knew that!
Great place!
Friends said I should post something here.
A few years ago we found a neat little place that is great for the family, couples or even large groups.
Besides the family trips, my wife and I have gone up by ourselves for a weekend getaway and I have snuck up for solo trips to recharge.
Now the 3 w’s.
What is it?
They are two cabins that are right next to each other (hence the large groups) that rent for reasonable rates. They are fully furnished and have more amenities then some of the more expensive/exclusive vacation rentals we have tried (see website).
So what is the big deal and why post here?
Well both cabins have hot spring water pumped directly into them!!!
125 degrees of pure unfiltered, no odor, no chemicals rejuvenating elixir of the gods.
Okay, that may be a bit much…the elixir part anyway.
The water is wonderful and it is one of the most relaxing places I have been to.
The added bonus is they sit above a year round creek!
Where is it?
(Borrowed from the website) http://www.hotspringsrentals.net
These creek side cabins are nestled just inside the Sequoia National Monument at California Hot Springs. Gateway to the Sequoia National Forest. A good starting point for hiking, fishing, rock climbing, picnicking, birding, driving tours and camping.
The cabins are an hour or less drive to the Trail of a Hundred Giants, Dome Rock, Kern River, Quaking Aspens, Ponderosa and so much more. There are at least four historic fire lookouts in the area. Within walking distance to the Historic California Hot Springs Resort. Just northeast of Bakersfield. Less then 3 hours from Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo and about 6 hours from the Bay Area and Sacramento.
Who is it?
These cabins are family owned and operated. The owners have tried to keep the homey rustic feel in all the operations so do not expect chocolates on your pillow.
I spoke to Chuck (great name) and he told me that they want people to feel like they can relax and not have to worry about the hustle and bustle of a commercial enterprise.
Check out the website for more info and see for yourself what is offered.
The area is undiscovered and not a big tourist trap as most places are.
Happy soaking.
Chuck
December 10, 2002
I believe I have the best family hot springs facility in S. Cal.. Mainly catering to Koreans from S.D. to S.F and AZ. Every weekend is packed with childrens from infants to late teens.
SAHARA SPA at Desert Hot Springs has 8 hot springs pools and spas including 4 pools(1 wading pool for the little ones)man-made hot waterfall massage, salt-bath( hot mineral springs+ epsom salt+ desert salt), BBQ grill picnic area, fantasy land, basketball court, All our water is free- flowing system thus no chlorine.
Open throughout the year. Day spa welcomed.
3.7 acres of pure hot springs pleasure!
Karen & Jim