Romantic Getaways in California: Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa

By VI Staff on November 23, 2019

Nestled on the Central Coast of California’s beautiful Avila Valley, the legendary Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa is a luxurious retreat that offers guests a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Located on 100 acres of beautifully wooded landscapes, the California resort has been a favorite getaway since the late 19th century with comfortable accommodations, upscale amenities, and facilities, including private hot mineral spring tubs and an exclusive spa.

1.Guest Accommodations

The Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa in California features 72 beautifully appointed and tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites and a large three-bedroom guesthouse for families or groups of friends traveling together. All Sycamore accommodations embody resort-style luxury with contemporary décor and furnishings, comfortable beds with quality linens and hypoallergenic pillows, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, vanities, fresh towels and organic bath products, and private patios with hot tubs. Modern amenities in every room, suite and guesthouse include air-conditioning, flat-screen televisions, mini-fridges, and bistro tables.

Located on the second floor with beautiful views, Spa Suites are 430 square feet in size and feature large living areas and separate bedrooms with queen or king-size beds with quality linens and hypoallergenic pillows, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, vanities, fresh towels and organic bath products, and private patios with hot tubs.

The West Meadows Spa Suites are one-bedroom king suites located a short walk away from the main resort. The 450 square foot suites feature separate bedrooms with four poster king-size beds with quality linens and hypoallergenic pillows, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, double vanities, fresh towels and organic bath products. Living rooms have comfortable queen sofa sleepers, fireplaces, and writing desks, and open onto private balconies with mineral water hot tubs and picturesque views of the surrounding trees and rolling hills.

2.Dining

The highly acclaimed, Gardens of Avila Restaurant serves seasonal and spontaneous garden cuisine in intimate indoor and outdoor settings. The menu features fresh local seafood, high-quality meats, freshly picked salads and vegetables and decadent desserts, along with a selection of fine wines, craft beers, and other libations.

3.Amenities

The Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa features an array of amenities to enhance guests stay including individual open-air naturally heated mineral spring hot tubs with majestic views set into the hillside, private hot tubs on guest room and suite patios, a large Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, an exclusive spa and wellness center, and an onsite restaurant called the Gardens of Avila. The resort offers a range of innovative healing arts and wellness classes, including yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and more.

The Spa at Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa offers an array of indulgent and pampering massages, body and skincare treatments in an elegant and tranquil setting. Licensed massage therapists and estheticians provide an unparalleled multi-sensory spa experience, along with the thermal waters of the surrounding hot springs. The Spa offers a range of massages, facial treatments and skin care, body treatments, and enhancements, and guests can enjoy dips in the Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, scenic hillside hot tubs, or a private guestroom tub in the guest room or suites’ private balconies.

4.Weddings & Events

The Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa offers a range of modern facilities for various functions, events, business meetings, and celebrations. Boasting magnificent natural settings of lush meadows, rolling hills, and mountain peaks, the resort offers a wealth of ceremony and reception sites, intimate garden settings, and lush floral landscapes for every type of function. The Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa also offers tailor-made wine country wedding receptions for up to 100 guests that include carefully prepared seasonal and spontaneous cuisine and personalized service.

5.Plan this Vacation

Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Coast Wine Country in between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Coast Range, San Luis Obispo enjoys a beautiful Mediterranean climate with year-round sunshine, spectacular natural scenery, a bustling college town vibe with charming shops, restaurants, and hotels, and world-class wineries.

Consistently garnering a plethora of ‘best-list’ awards, and recently named one of the most romantic cities in America, San Luis Obispo is the perfect escape from the city. The town’s historic downtown area brims with beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture, boutiques, art galleries, museums, and shops while excellent restaurants, buzzing bars, and chic cafés create a vibrant nightlife.

The beautiful working parish church of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa stands in the center of the city, and Thursday nights see the second largest farmers’ market in the western United States come to life in a huge street party.

The Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valleys are home to critically acclaimed wineries where some of the world’s best vintages can be sampled, and the remarkable landscapes of lakes, mountains, and beaches around the town make for fantastic outdoor adventures, from hiking and biking to horseback riding and sailing.

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1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo, California, 93405, website, Phone: 805-595-7302