Hot Springs & Spas
Two natural hot springs sit a few minutes from the beach: private hillside tubs at Sycamore and a public pool and mineral soak at Avila Hot Springs.
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- Private tubs
- Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr, by the hour
- Public pools
- Avila Hot Springs, 250 Avila Beach Dr, day passes
- Sycamore price
- $25 to $35 per person, per hour (2026)
- Avila Hot Springs price
- $29 adult day pass, $18 morning or evening (2026)
Avila sits on hot springs. Two places in the valley, a few minutes inland from the beach, pipe the water into tubs and pools you can book for an hour or a day. A soak after a cold morning on the water or a long walk is one of the best things you can do here, and it works in any weather.
Sycamore Mineral Springs
The resort's 24 private hillside tubs sit on decks under sycamore and oak trees, each fenced for privacy, with room for up to 8 people. You don't need to stay at the resort to book one.
- Hours: reservations run from 8 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., by the hour.
- Price (2026): $25 per person per hour Monday to Thursday, $30 Friday to Sunday, $35 on peak dates and holidays. Towels are $3.
- Rules: under-18s need an adult. No outside alcohol or glass.
- Access: the hillside tubs are up stairs. A ground-level tub with a lift is available by reservation.
- Check-in: arrive 15 minutes early and go in through the gift shop by the green bridge. Parking is free but tight on holidays.
The Spa at Sycamore offers massages and facials, and each treatment includes a private soak. The resort also has the Gardens of Avila restaurant. 1215 Avila Beach Dr. Book at sycamoresprings.com.
Avila Hot Springs
A more casual, family-friendly place with a big heated freshwater pool, water slides and a hot mineral soaking pool. The mineral pool is about 20 by 20 feet, 2 feet deep and kept at about 104°F, fed by an artesian well.
- Hours: daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Water slides run weekends noon to 5 p.m. Hours vary by season.
- Day passes (2026): $29 adults, $26 kids 15 and under, $26 seniors 55 and up. Morning pass (8 a.m. to noon) or Sundowner pass (after 5 p.m.) $18. Spectators $10.
- Kids: no children under 8 in the hot mineral pool.
Avila Massage Spa is inside Avila Hot Springs. Massages include a mineral pool soak and a day at the pools. 250 Avila Beach Dr. Details at avilahotsprings.com.
Avila Bay Club Spa
At the Avila Bay Athletic Club, about halfway along the Bob Jones Trail. The gym is for members, but the spa is open to the public every day, with massages, facials, body treatments, nails and waxing.
Planning your soak
Both springs are along Avila Beach Drive near the valley end of the Bob Jones Trail, and close to Avila Valley Barn. A soak is an easy rainy day plan and one of our favorite date ideas. Sycamore and Avila Hot Springs also have rooms and campsites; see hotels and camping.
Local tips
- Book a Sycamore tub after dark to soak under the stars; the last slots start late in the evening.
- Sycamore charges peak rates on holiday weekends, so a weekday soak saves money.
- Kids under 8 can't use the hot mineral pool at Avila Hot Springs, but they can swim in the heated pool.
- Walk or bike the Bob Jones Trail first and finish with a soak; both springs are near the valley end of the trail.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use the Sycamore hot tubs without staying there?
Yes. Anyone can reserve a hillside tub by the hour, up to 8 people per tub.
How much is Avila Hot Springs?
In 2026 an adult all-day pass is $29, kids 15 and under and seniors 55 and up are $26, and morning or after-5 p.m. passes are $18.
How hot is the water at Avila Hot Springs?
The hot mineral pool is kept at about 104°F. The big swimming pool is heated freshwater.
Are there massages in Avila Beach?
Yes, at The Spa at Sycamore Mineral Springs, Avila Massage Spa at Avila Hot Springs, and Avila Bay Club Spa, which is open to the public.
