California Hot Springs Resort is located in the Central-Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Just after entering the Sequoia National Monument on Mountain Road 56 (Hot Springs Drive), the traveler will approach the historic site of the resort.

With elevations from 3,100 to 3,700 feet, California Hot Springs is mostly above the fog line and below the snow line. On occasion, the visitor can expect to experience Valley Floor (fog) or High Sierra (snow) weather, although it usually does not last. Our winters are generally mild, and our summers are sunny and beautiful. The privately owned resort and R.V. Park are abutted on three sides by the Giant Sequoia National Monument. For those who like to hike, nature trails are available to the east in The National Monument, including the Trail of a Hundred Giants.

In the 1800s, the native Yokuts channeled the hot springs’ water into hollowed-out logs. They would then soak in these "tubs" to relieve the pain of rheumatism that was caused by sleeping on the damp ground. The Yokuts were followed by gold miners of the 1850s and by sheep and cattle ranchers of the 1860s-1880s.

California Hot Springs Resort was founded in 1882 and developed as a health resort centered around the town's naturally pure hot springs water. 350,000 gallons of water, at 125 degrees Fahrenheit, flow from the rock cliffs of California Hot Springs each day. Its characteristics of remarkable softness, very-low sodium, lack of odor, unique purity, and refreshing taste; are what set this spring water apart from all others.

The development of California Hot Springs started in 1882 by Henry Witt, and by 1902 a large hotel was under construction. In 1920, a commercial center, swimming pool, and therapeutic center were constructed. The landmark California Hot Springs recreation hall was built in 1926 and dedicated in May 1927.

Fire destroyed the hotel in 1932 and the commercial center in 1968. The facility was then abandoned for the next 16 years. Restoration began by Ronald and Mary Gilbert in 1983, and the facilities were reopened in 1985. Ron and Mary operated the resort until July 2022 when Artistree Hospitality became the new owners.