Mi Kasa Hot Springs
- Call for prices
- 87–115°F
- 2 hr 35 min from San Diego
- Walk-in OK
A small adults-only (21+), clothing-optional hotel with a natural hot springs pool, an indoor jacuzzi at about 103F and an outdoor jacuzzi at about 100F. Day passes and private tub rentals run 9am to 10pm with single entry. Leashed pets are welcome but may not enter the water.
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✓ Verified November 2026
- Price
- Call for prices
- Water
- 87–115°F
- Nearest town
- Desert Hot Springs
- From San Diego
- 2 hr 35 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours |
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|---|---|
| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
| Booking | Book day passes and private tubs online, or call/text 760-993-3366 |
Rules
| Swimwear |
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|---|---|
| Ages | 21+ adults-only |
On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Not stated by the venue: dogs.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
985 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–sulfate (sodium sulfate water)
- pH
- 7.9
- Temp at source
- 100°F
- Fluoride
- 5 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.84 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at a USGS sampling site (0.1 mi from Mi Kasa Hot Springs), sampled 1952–1972 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Hot springs poolAbout 95F in winter, up to 87F in summer. | 87–95°F | Outdoor |
| Indoor Jacuzzi | 103°F | Indoor |
| Outdoor Jacuzzi | 100°F | Outdoor |
| Outdoor tubGuest-adjustable temperature. | 90–115°F | Outdoor |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
| Bring your own alcohol | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Good to know |
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What's here
- clothing-optional
- hot springs pool
- indoor and outdoor jacuzzis
- outdoor tub adjustable 90-115F
- private tub rentals
- dog park
Getting there
- From San Diego2 hr 35 min126 mi
- From Palm Springs21 min12 mi
- From Palm Springs (PSP)18 min10 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 1,196 ft |
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| Road |
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Things to do near Desert Hot Springs
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Hopi-inspired pueblo built by Cabot Yerxa from reclaimed materials; live and audio tours
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram from Palm Springs up Chino Canyon into Mount San Jacinto State Park
Trailheads
- CV Link10.6 mi
- Palm Canyon Epic Lower Trailhead12.3 mi
- Garstin Trailhead13.4 mi
- Sawtooth Mountains Trailhead13.4 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
A mid-century hotel on Palm Drive, operating since 1950, built around a courtyard of natural hot mineral pools. It sells pool day passes for 9am-8pm and runs a cafe, bar and spa on site. The hotel's day-pass page and its FAQ disagree on price and minimum age, so confirm before visiting.
El Morocco Inn & Spa
A small Moroccan-themed inn for adults 21 and over, with a natural mineral-water swimming pool and a large covered Jacuzzi-style spa. Day visitors can book a pass that includes two far-infrared saunas, a locker, towel and robe. There is no restaurant, and guests may bring their own food and drinks.
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
A hotel and spa on Palm Drive with a courtyard of eight natural hot mineral pools, which Greater Palm Springs tourism describes as 140°F water cooled to 90-104°F. Day passes ($20, 21+) are walk-in only, and visitors should bring their own towel and a lock. The Capri Italian Restaurant serves poolside.
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel: 0 mi · El Morocco Inn & Spa: 0 mi · Miracle Springs Resort & Spa: 0 mi
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· checked November 2026
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