Montecito Hot Springs
Santa Barbara, California4.5 (122 reviews on Google)
Montecito Hot Springs is listed in Santa Barbara, California, within a quarter mile of a drivable road. Classed here as an undeveloped backcountry pool, though no source on file confirms that. NOAA lists 118°F at the vent here — a scalding reading above 110°F. Entry is free and nothing on file lists any amenities. Do not assume a clothing rule here; our file leaves it open.
Source: NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States (NGDC/WDS)
At a glance
Water temp
Above 110°F — risk of burns; test before entering
NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States (NGDC/WDS)
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Short Walk
Unverified
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
Cell service
Not confirmed
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
Every attribute shows its source. Where nothing confirms it, we say so rather than guess.
Clothing policy
Unverified
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Short Walk
Camping on site
Not indicated
Development
Primitive/Backcountry
The water
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Contact & location
Address: Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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