Murrieta Hot Springs Resort: An Oasis of Ancient Healing Waters and Relaxation in Southern California

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is a serene wellness destination located 75 miles outside of Los Angeles where guests can unwind for the day and stay the night.

Just 75 miles outside Los Angeles lies a sanctuary of ancient healing waters—50 acres once sacred to the Luiseño people, who revered these mineral-rich springs for their powerful medicinal properties. For over 100 years, these geothermal waters have offered a natural form of hydrotherapy, supporting health, beauty, and emotional well-being.

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Today, this oasis lives on as a thoughtfully designed, serene resort where guests can unwind for the day—or linger overnight. We chatted with Angela Kies, Director of Wellness at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort who shared insider tips, key features and amenities, spa eats, and more.

Murrieta Hot Springs has a wide range of amenities including 49+ pools of natural geothermal water known for their healing properties.

Why You’ll Love It: Sink into full-body relaxation by simply immersing yourself in the geothermal pools, naturally heated to a soothing 101 to 104°F year-round.

These mineral-dense waters carry a restorative blend of nine key minerals—including silica, potassium, bicarbonate, and calcium—that soften the skin, ease inflammation, elevate mood, and stimulate circulation.

With 48 distinct pools to choose from, each one offers a new way to experience calm, connection, and rejuvenation. For deeper indulgence, you can book massages, facials, and other spa treatments for an additional fee.

Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the invigorating cold plunges.

Key Features: Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is a haven of hydrotherapy, boasting more than 50 pools, including 48 mineral soaking tubs, two large swimming pools, invigorating cold plunges, a tranquil adults-only bath hall, a reflexology Kneipp Walk, jetted hot tubs, and a panoramic sauna with an omniscient view of the resort.

Don’t miss Mud Cove, a daily ritual from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where guests coat themselves in a mixture of bentonite clay and mineral spring water—an earthy, grounding treatment known to detoxify and soften the skin.

The resort offers daily complimentary wellness programming for guests to enjoy ranging from aromatherapy sauna sessions to gratitude circles.

Bonus: Each day, the resort offers complimentary wellness programming—from guided cold plunges to aromatherapy sauna sessions and intimate gratitude circles—designed to deepen your sense of inner peace and presence.

Spa Eats: Stay nourished poolside with fresh bites from the on-site Café Azuli—think sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Sip something refreshing at The Tortoise Shell bar, or indulge in an elevated, post-soak meal at Talia Kitchen, the property’s sit-down dining destination near the entrance.

Guests can also order poolside bites from the on-site Café Azuli as well indulge in a sit-down meal at Talia Kitchen.

Insider’s Tip: Elevate your day visit by reserving a breezy hillside cabana and upgrading to the adults-only terrace relaxation pass.

The cabanas comfortably fit four, include locker rentals and dedicated waitstaff service, and offer a serene home base amid the bustling resort. Since public lounge chairs fill quickly, this extra bit of luxury is well worth it.

The terrace pass also grants you access to the other half of the property—home to 14 of the 48 geothermal soaking tubs—perfect for those craving privacy, stillness, and a deeper connection to the healing waters.

Hillside cabanas are also available for guests to rent and included dedicated waitstaff service.

Most Unique Feature: The resort’s Reflexology Kneipp Walk is a meditative journey through contrast therapy, inspired by 19th-century priest and hydrotherapy pioneer Sebastian Kneipp.

Nestled within the adults-only bath hall, this immersive experience invites guests to walk through a warm, knee-high pool with a textured stone floor that activates pressure points—then shift into a cool, smooth pool that stimulates circulation and soothes the nervous system.

It’s a ritual that blends the physical with the spiritual, grounding you one mindful step at a time.