Esalen Institute Hot Springs

Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean along California's Central coast is Esalen Institute Hot Spring. Commonly known as Esalen Hot Spring, or Slates Hot Spring, the destination has been drawing visitors for more than a century to it's therapeutic water and stunning location. While the hot spring is mostly made available for retreat guests, Esalen Institute does open the hot spring to the general public from 1a - 3a with reservations.