Montecito Hot Springs in Los Padres National Forest

The hike to the waterfall was super nice. An incline uphill but such a good little exercise. The hot spring itself is breathtaking. Natural stone water holes running from hottest up top to cooler at the bottom. Very very crowded on weekends. Recommend going early or on a weekday.

We had an amazing experience at this place. I took my elderly mother on a girls’ and mommy-and-me trip, and it was the best day we’ve had in a while. We loved all the options for activities. The only downside was that the male staff member …

I was just here and there are now 9 pools since the last storm seemed to have washed out 3. But regardless some pools are now bigger and deeper. Absolutely no garbage to be found today so thanks to all for leaving no trace. Yes, these hot …

I completely missed the hot springs. I am going to reattempt next week. But I did do the loop and have an idea where the different trails link up.

Not too easy to find the hot springs (no signs), but when you do it's gorgeous!