Little Caliente Hot Springs

General Description: Three cement and rock tubs nestled on a hillside looking at the Santa Barbara mountains.
General Location: In the hills east of Santa barbara.
Pool Type: Rock and Concrete.
Pool Temps: Hot (102° - 104° F), Slightly Hot (100° - 102° F), Warm (Below 100° F)
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Accessibility: Year round.
Restrictions: No camping at the springs.
Elevation: 1600 feet.
Distance from road: 0.30 mile.
Book Reference: Hot Springs and Hot Pools of the Southwest.
Map Reference: Los Padres National Forest.

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I prefer this over big

Submitted by davidsquall351 on Sat, 2011-10-08 01:26.

I prefer this over big Caliente because of the solitude. Have you ever noticed the tiny writhing worms in the pool though?

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