The Experience
The Waters
Nineteen pools and water features, all included with admission. From our legendary natural mineral baths to contrast therapy plunges — spend the day moving through water that heals.
Welcome to Glen Ivy Hot Springs
The Water Is the Experience
Glen Ivy is built around something you can’t find at most spas: water that comes directly from the earth. Our natural mineral hot springs have been drawing people to this canyon since the 1890s — not because we built something around them, but because the water itself is remarkable. Nineteen pools, each with its own temperature and purpose. All of it included with admission. All of it waiting for you.
Mineral Baths
The heart of Glen Ivy. Our mineral springs have drawn visitors to this canyon since the 1800s — naturally heated groundwater emerging at 104°F, untreated and rich with dissolved minerals.
Signature Pool The Mineral Baths
Hot Spring Water
From the Earth
Naturally heated to 104°F — no chemicals, no additives
Unlike most resort pools, our mineral baths draw from a natural geothermal source. Water rich in dissolved minerals travels deep through the earth before surfacing in Glen Ivy's canyon — water that looks different, feels different, and leaves your skin noticeably softer.
Why Our Water is Different
California’s Premier Natural Mineral Hot Spring
Glen Ivy’s spring water carries a distinct mineral profile you can feel — alkaline, slightly earthy, and rich with dissolved solids. The full water science is detailed on the Mineral Baths page.
Sodium Sulfate per liter
Total Dissolved Solids
pH — mildly alkaline, gentle on skin
Guests have visited for the healing water
All Pools & Water Features
Beyond our three signature water experiences, Glen Ivy offers 10 additional pools and water features across the property — each designed for a different mood, activity, and time of day.
Saline Pool
Weightless relaxation · Salt water sanitation. A large, buoyant alternative to the mineral baths with salt-electrolysis sanitation that keeps chlorine minimal and water silky soft.
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Hot & Cold Plunge
Contrast therapy · Circulation & recovery. Alternate between hot and cold immersion to trigger circulation, reduce inflammation, and leave feeling energized.
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Ivy Terrace Pool
Cabana guests only · Private & intimate. Tucked away on the Ivy Terrace, this intimate pool is reserved exclusively for Cabana guests.
Lounge Pool
The social heart of the property. Glen Ivy’s expansive main pool is a classic outdoor swimming pool and the social hub where most guests spend their afternoon.
Lap Pool
Fitness meets relaxation. This is our exercise pool for AquaFit, AquaTone, or a refreshing swim anytime.
Vista Pool
Long views, long soaks. Enjoy Santa Ana mountain views from this beautiful hot pool while the sun sets over the grounds.
Cabana Pools
North & South — reserved for cabana guests. Semi-private pools with dedicated service and premium lounge seating.
Roman Pools
Classical proportions, indoor serenity. Indoor pools bordered by stone colonnades, classical arches, and mosaics.
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Additional pools and water features across the property. See the Resort Map for the full layout of all 19 pools, experiences, and amenities.
View Resort MapNineteen pools. One perfect day.
All pools are included with every day pass — no upgrades, no reservations required. Start at the mineral baths and drift through as many as you like.