White Point Hot Springs

White Point Hot Springs

San Pedro, California

3.5(345)naturalModerateFree

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🌡️Temperature90°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelLow

About White Point Hot Springs

A rare coastal hot spring emerging from volcanic rock at the base of ocean cliffs in White Point Nature Preserve. Once the site of a grand Japanese-owned bathhouse demolished during WWII internment, warm sulfurous water still seeps into tide pools along the rocky shore. A haunting reminder of history meeting geology.

Access

Short walk

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Ocean-side seepsTide pool soakingHistorical siteNature preserveCoastal views

Water Minerals

SulfurIronSodiumChloride

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at White Point Hot Springs?
The water temperature at White Point Hot Springs is 90°F.
How much does White Point Hot Springs cost?
White Point Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is White Point Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, White Point Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at White Point Hot Springs?
The water at White Point Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Iron, Sodium, Chloride.
How difficult is it to get to White Point Hot Springs?
White Point Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with short walk access.

Recent Google Reviews

John Pobursky• Google Review

"A scenic stretch of rocky coastline in San Pedro that's great to visit. It has picnic tables and public restrooms. Not great for swimming, but a nice place to stroll around. There is a three dollar en..."

2/19/2026
Lucy Cheng 鄭昕瑜• Google Review

"Nice beautiful beach to see tide pools. Be sure to read the sign. You are not supposed to take too many sea animals home. There are things that are prohibited to take home. You will be fine, big time...."

2/17/2026
DANIEL ALEXANDER• Google Review

"Great natural preserve park. Cute playground for kiddos, great ocean scenery & you can even do a small hike. Plenty of little animals to see, from rabbits to Hawks to beautiful butterflies."

10/11/2025