Avila Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 132°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Permit
- Not required
The source runs about 132°F; the soaking pools run 104°F at Avila Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in San Luis Obispo County, California, on private land (Avila Hot Springs).
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 132°F |
| Soaking temperature | 104°F |
| Pools | 2 |
| Soakable | Yes Operator: public day-use mineral soaking pool about 104°F, fed from the on-site artesian spring. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
Access
| Parking | Guest parking in front and rear lots; numerous handicap spaces near the main building and pool deck. |
|---|---|
| Fee | Adult all-day pass $29; child (15 and under) and senior (55+) $26; morning or after-5 p.m. $18 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (hours may vary seasonally); water slides weekends 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Operator note: pool closed October 19 through October 30 (posted on site home page) |
| Wheelchair access | ADA-compliant pool lift available |
| Managed by | private (Avila Hot Springs) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Avila Hot Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Operator note: pool closed October 19 through October 30 (posted on site home page). Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (hours may vary seasonally); water slides weekends 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How hot is Avila Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 132°F. The soaking pools run 104°F. There are 2 pools.
Can you soak at Avila Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Avila Hot Springs.
How do you get to Avila Hot Springs?
Parking: Guest parking in front and rear lots; numerous handicap spaces near the main building and pool deck.
Do you need a reservation for Avila Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Avila Hot Springs free?
The fee is Adult all-day pass $29; child (15 and under) and senior (55+) $26; morning or after-5 p.m. $18.
Is Avila Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Avila Hot Springs.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: California Coastal National Monument (0.5 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.avilahotsprings.com/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, hotSpring.development, access.hours, access.fee, access.seasonalClosure, rules.camping, hotSpring.poolCount, hotSpring.soakable, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakableReason / access.parking / rules.glass)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/avila-hot-springs-california (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.wheelchairAccess, access.permitRequired, hotSpring.soakingTempF, rules.clothing)
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