7 Best California Hot Springs for a Relaxing Soak

"In Calistoga, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort offers an Instagram-worthy, mid-century charm since 1952 — colorful murals, vintage cars, and clean-lined furnishings — alongside hot springs, mud baths, and plentiful spa treatments; you can stay overnight or just visit the spa for a soak, swim, or massage." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines