7 Best California Hot Springs for a Relaxing Soak

"About two hours north of San Francisco in Ukiah, I soak in the historic Vichy Springs Resort, established in 1854 and one of Mendocino County's oldest businesses, where the warm carbonated mineral baths are compared to Champagne or a "natural Alka-Seltzer;" day visitors also get access to trails across the resort's 700 private acres and a seasonal Olympic-size swimming pool." - 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