Tassajara Hot Springs, Natural hot springs in Ventana Wilderness, California, US.
The thermal springs emerge from multiple points along a creek bed, with water temperatures ranging between 100 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
European settlers discovered these springs in 1843, leading to the establishment of one of the first hot springs resorts in the United States.
The Esselen Native Americans used these waters for generations as a sacred site for spiritual ceremonies and physical healing rituals.
The springs operate as a Zen Buddhist monastery in winter and transform into a public resort between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
The 1886 sandstone hotel construction required Italian stonemasons and Chinese workers to build the structure using local materials.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 36.23360,-121.55000
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:31
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