The Spa at Séc-he (Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza)
- From $135
- 105°F
- 2 hr 32 min from San Diego
- Walk-in OK
A 73,000 sq ft spa in downtown Palm Springs on Séc-he, the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring that the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has cared for over generations and still treats as one of its most important cultural resources. The day pass includes a 15-minute private mineral bath in roughly 105°F spring water, plus steam, sauna and a pool deck. It is part of the tribe's Cultural Plaza alongside the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum; guests must be 18 or older.
- Price
- From $135
- Water
- 105°F
- Nearest town
- Palm Springs
- From San Diego
- 2 hr 32 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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| Season | Open year-round |
Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
| Swimwear |
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On site
| Lodging | No |
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Not stated by the venue: dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
234 mg/L
Lightly mineralized · Sodium–bicarbonate (soda (bicarbonate) water)
- pH
- 9.8
- Temp at source
- 106°F
- Lithium
- 0.03 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 2.7 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.14 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.00 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at a USGS sampling site (0.1 mi from The Spa at Séc-he (Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza)), sampled 2005 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 |
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| Private mineral baths (22)privateSpring water about 105°F at the surface; 15-minute bath included with the day pass. | 105°F | Indoor |
| Coed whirlpoolOn the pool deck. | — | Outdoor |
| Zero-edge mineral poolSeparate mineral pool on the deck. | — | Outdoor |
| Main poolWaterfall and grotto; mineral content not stated. | — | Outdoor |
| Eucalyptus steam room | — | Indoor |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Changing rooms: yes
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Drinks / bar: yes
- Massage: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Sauna: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- 22 private mineral baths (Taking of the Waters)
- Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring, owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
- coed whirlpool
- waterfall main pool and zero-edge mineral pool
- eucalyptus steam room
- menthol inhalation sauna with cold experience shower
- float suites and salt cave
- Málmal Café and Pál poolside bar
- cabanas and day beds
- next to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Getting there
- From San Diego2 hr 32 min123 mi
- From Palm Springs (PSP)10 min5 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 453 ft |
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Things to do near Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Tribal museum and Oasis Trail on the same Cultural Plaza; Tue-Sun 10am-5pm.
Indian Canyons
Palm oases and trails on the Agua Caliente Reservation south of town; entry fee charged by the tribe.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram up Chino Canyon to Mt. San Jacinto State Park trails.
Campgrounds
- Pyrite6.6 mi
- David Neel6.6 mi
- Mallory6.6 mi
- Feldspar6.7 mi
Trailheads
- Garstin Trailhead3.3 mi
- Palm Canyon Epic Lower Trailhead3.7 mi
- CV Link3.7 mi
- Bump and Grind Trailhead10.4 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Pool
A hotel on Palm Drive with a large mineral water pool at about 88F and two jetted mineral pools at about 102F and 104F. The pools are for registered guests, who may bring up to four day guests. Dogs are allowed for a fee.
Caliente Springs Resort
A 55-and-over RV resort on Dillon Road with natural hot mineral pools and spas, including a tub at about 104F, plus a sauna. The source water rises at 115-146F. The pools are for resort guests, and no day pass is published.
Catalina Spa & RV Resort
A gated RV resort with odorless hot mineral pools and hot tubs across five swimming areas at its Lower and Upper Clubhouses. RV sites start at $45 a night. The pools are for registered guests, and an ADA pool lift is available.
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Pool: 9 mi · Caliente Springs Resort: 9 mi · Catalina Spa & RV Resort: 9 mi
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· checked November 2026
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