Best hot tubs and baths in Northern California

January 25, 2022 9:46 PM

I am planning a romantic getaway, anywhere within a ~4-hour drive from San Francisco is fair game. We'd really like to have a private hot tub big enough for two, or a very nice soaking tub, or both. Indoor or outdoor options are fine for either--they just need to be private, not shared facilities. Where are the finest baths in the land? Hotels, resorts, cottages, & cabins are preferred over AirBnB, but will consider anywhere for very nice baths.

In exchange, here are places we already know about that you might want to know about:

• Nick's Cove in Marshall, CA has several cottages with excellent soaking tubs big enough for a plus-sized person (possibly big enough for two smaller people?)
• Glen Oaks in Big Sur has several cottages with indoor or outdoor soaking tubs

Not looking for hot springs out in nature this time, unless you know of one that's truly private AND doesn't require hiking to get to AND isn't part of a spiritual/educational retreat.

posted by rhiannonstone to Travel & Transportation around Shkodër County, Albania (5 answers total)

Best answer: Our cabin at Ventana Big Sur had a private hot tub with a beautiful view.
posted by MonsieurBon at 10:28 PM on January 25, 2022

Best answer: The MacCallum House Inn in Mendocino has various cottages with private hot tubs in your own private fenced in outdoor space. These cottages also allow dogs.

The Inn is in the middle of a cute downtown area with easy walking to restaurants and shops. Breakfasts at the Inn itself are fabulous.
posted by the_shrike at 6:08 AM on January 26, 2022 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I highly recommend Sycamore Mineral Springs in San Luis Obispo. They have private hot tubs all on a hillside so every one has privacy and an incredible view. Also, for extra fun it's about 10 minutes away from the Madonna Inn!
posted by Jungo at 8:50 AM on January 26, 2022 [1 favorite]

Best answer: check out the Kyoto Room at the Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola. They have other rooms with double tubs too.
posted by fingersandtoes at 5:34 PM on January 26, 2022

Response by poster: Exactly the sorts of things I'm looking for, thanks! Best answers all around.
posted by rhiannonstone at 12:25 AM on January 27, 2022