Montecito Hot Springs
Clothing-optional hot spring in California, United States
Montecito Hot Springs is a hot spring that is customarily clothing optional in California, United States. It lies within Los Padres National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest. The spring water has been measured at about 48°C (118°F). Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being More Mesa Nude Beach (15 km (9.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Montecito Hot Springs
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 74 mm |
| February | 10°C | 73 mm |
| March | 11°C | 51 mm |
| April | 13°C | 21 mm |
| May | 17°C | 10 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 1 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 3 mm |
| October | 18°C | 18 mm |
| November | 13°C | 25 mm |
| December | 9°C | 60 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Los Padres National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 34.46323, -119.63857 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Montecito Hot Springs
- 1More Mesa Nude Beach nude beach · California · best August to SeptemberOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Gaviota Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 3Pirates Cove nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 15°C in August
- 4Land's End nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 20°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Montecito Hot Springs clothing optional?
Montecito Hot Springs is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Siteline Santa Barbara: Why Were Cameras Installed at the Montecito Hot Springs?. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Montecito Hot Springs?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 10°C (49°F).
What other naturist places are near Montecito Hot Springs?
The closest are More Mesa Nude Beach (15 km (9.2 mi)), Gaviota Nude Beach (51 km (32 mi)) and Pirates Cove (126 km (78 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Siteline Santa Barbara: Why Were Cameras Installed at the Montecito Hot Springs? (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.