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California has an abundance of both public and private natural geothermal hot springs that bubble up from the earth with volcanically warmed waters and attract visitors who flock to the pools to enjoy their healing and therapeutic properties. From luxury hotels with exclusive spas and geothermal pools to open-air pools on public land that can be reached by accessible hiking trails, here are some of California’s favorite hot springs for swimming and soaking.
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