Glen Ivy Is One Of The Gorgeous Hot Springs In Southern California You Can Still Visit In The Wintertime
By Natasha Kayes|Published December 14, 2022
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Water activities are generally relegated to the summer months, and rightfully so. But even in the winter, there are waters to be enjoyed. Whether you live in a cold state where winter brings blizzards and flurries, or you live right here in the Golden State, a visit to Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Southern California will warm your soul and renew your perspective.
Long before there were any kind of modern facilities in the Glen Ivy valley, the mineral hot springs here were used by Native American tribes as a place of healing, ritual, and renewal. The first inn was constructed at the site of the hot springs just before 1900, and it has since grown into a resort-style destination surrounded by the tranquility of trees and mountains.
There are 19 different water experiences to choose from at Glen Ivy, each with its own specific atmosphere and physical benefits. The star of the show is this set of sulfur-rich spring-fed baths. The baths are filled with geothermal waters at 104 degrees, and a 15-minute soak is incredibly therapeutic.
Club mud is just what you need for perfectly exfoliated, detoxified, soft skin. Slip into the spring water pool and slather handfuls of red clay over your skin. Relax in the “Wafa” cave or on a lounge in the sun to let the clay dry before rinsing it off.
Glen Ivy’s secret subterranean cave, The Grotto, is an entire spa experience on its own, and one you can enjoy solo or with friends, with no time limit. Enjoy a warming body treatment in the cave that ends with tea, water, fruit, and relaxation in the cool grotto.
The Bath House, with separate facilities for men and women, features indoor Roman Bath-style pools, steam rooms, showers, makeup stations, and a TV playing sports.
The long Vista Pool is rich in minerals such as magnesium, sulfur, sodium, potassium, and calcium to help stimulate the immune system. The scenic views of the mountains and sunsets from this pool are icing on the cake.
Over a dozen different massages and body treatments are offered at Glen Ivy, as well as facials, manicures, pedicures, and treatments tailored just for men.
In its own words, Glen Ivy is “Quite simply, a hub for happiness and good health.” These hot springs are a wonderful escape from the everyday, and from the winter. Have you ever visited these hot springs in Southern California? What did you think? If you haven’t had the chance, is this a place you would like to visit? Why not check out a few more California hot springs to enjoy?
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