Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
- From $109
- 50–104°F
- 1 hr 17 min from San Diego
- Walk-in OK
A historic hot springs resort in Murrieta with lodging and more than 20 pools fed by geothermal spring water found on the property, posted at roughly 50°F to 104°F. Most pools use untreated mineral water, while the Blue Lagoon, Oasis, Roman Spa, Vitality Plunge and indoor bathhall are treated. Day passes are sold to families, with separate adults-only areas including a terrace with a panoramic sauna.
- Price
- From $109
- Water
- 50–104°F
- Nearest town
- Murrieta
- From San Diego
- 1 hr 17 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
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| Dogs | No |
On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Not stated by the venue: swimwear, camping nearby.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
710 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 9.1
- Temp at source
- 120°F
- Fluoride
- 5 mg/L
- Boron
- 3.5 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at a USGS sampling site (0.1 mi from Murrieta Hot Springs Resort), sampled 1964 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Setting |
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| Serenity GardenAdults-only; untreated geothermal water. | — | Outdoor |
| Relaxation TerraceAdults-only area with panoramic sauna; separate pass. | — | Outdoor |
| Blue LagoonTreated water. | — | Outdoor |
| OasisTreated water. | — | Outdoor |
| Roman SpaAdults-only; chlorinated. | — | — |
| Vitality PlungecoldCold plunge; treated water. | — | Outdoor |
| BathhallAdults-only; treated water. | — | Indoor |
| Mud beachMud area with rinse showers. | — | Outdoor |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Most pools 100% untreated geothermal water
- Blue Lagoon, Oasis, Roman Spa, Vitality Plunge, bathhall and Historic Bathhouse treated
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: yes
- Towels included: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
- Massage: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Sauna: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- 20+ pools of untreated on-site geothermal water
- family and adults-only pool areas
- Relaxation Terrace with panoramic sauna (adults)
- Serenity Garden (adults)
- cold plunges
- mud beach with rinse showers
- cabanas
- spa treatments
- Talia Kitchen, Café Azuli, Tortoise Shell Bar
Getting there
- From San Diego1 hr 17 min64 mi
- From Ontario (ONT)1 hr 4 min49 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 1,223 ft |
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Things to do near Murrieta
Trailheads
- Toulon Trail2.9 mi
- Tenaja Trailhead12.7 mi
- Morgan Trailhead14 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
A long-running adults-only day spa in Temescal Valley with 19 pools and water features, led by 104°F Mineral Baths fed by a geothermal source. Admission covers Club Mud, saunas, steam rooms, a hot and cold plunge circuit and daily classes. Reservations are required and there is no re-entry.
Warner Springs Ranch Resort
A historic ranch resort in the Warner Valley of north San Diego County built around the Warner Hot Springs. The resort's own site lists the hot mineral pools, casitas, spa, dining and golf as closed for remodeling, with only the gas mart open. No reopening date has been published.
The Spa at Séc-he (Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza)
A 73,000 sq ft spa in downtown Palm Springs on Séc-he, the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring that the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has cared for over generations and still treats as one of its most important cultural resources. The day pass includes a 15-minute private mineral bath in roughly 105°F spring water, plus steam, sauna and a pool deck. It is part of the tribe's Cultural Plaza alongside the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum; guests must be 18 or older.
Glen Ivy Hot Springs: 24 mi · Warner Springs Ranch Resort: 36 mi · The Spa at Séc-he (Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza): 40 mi
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· checked November 2026
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