Behind This Wealthy SoCal Neighborhood, You Can Soak in a Rustic Hot Spring Oasis

These rustic spring pools are about 95 miles northwest of L.A. City Hall.

Hikers Evelyn Torres and Emanuel Leon soak at Montecito Hot Springs. Christopher Reynolds/Los Angeles Times/TNS

By Christopher Reynolds Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES—The water bubbles up hot from the earth and sunlight filters down through the branches of mighty oaks.