Desert Hot Springs Mineral Spa Tour Highlights Wellness Offerings

The annual Miracle Hill Spa Tour showcases the city's growing presence in the wellness tourism industry.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:55am

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The Miracle Hill Spa Tour in Desert Hot Springs, California allows dozens of locals and visitors to explore the city's natural mineral hot springs and experience over 80 wellness activities at 13 different spas. The event, which sells out annually, is a testament to Desert Hot Springs' increasing prominence as a destination for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care.

Why it matters

Desert Hot Springs is positioning itself as a hub for wellness tourism, capitalizing on its natural mineral springs and developing a range of spa offerings from boutique hotels to world-class resorts. The Miracle Hill Spa Tour highlights the city's efforts to attract visitors seeking relaxation, natural therapies, and an escape from the stresses of everyday life.

The details

The mineral-rich hot springs in Desert Hot Springs originate from Mount San Gorgonio, taking about seven years to reach the city at temperatures ranging from 105 to 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Spas in the area offer a variety of treatments and experiences, including yoga, meditation, workshops, and specialized facilities like a Himalayan salt room and an ice room meant to shock the body from extreme cold to hot temperatures.

  • The Miracle Hill Spa Tour takes place annually.
  • The 2026 tour was held on February 1, 2026.

The players

Rayce Jonsrud

The Tourism Development Liaison for Desert Hot Springs, who says the sold-out spa tour is a testament to the city's increased presence in the wellness tourism industry.

Miracle Manor

A boutique hotel in Desert Hot Springs that is one of the spas featured on the Miracle Hill Spa Tour.

Two Bunch Palms

A world-class resort in Desert Hot Springs that is one of the spas featured on the Miracle Hill Spa Tour.

Azure Palm Hot Springs

A resort in Desert Hot Springs that features a Himalayan salt room and an ice room as part of its wellness offerings.

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What they’re saying

“I would say that that the the people that come here are all interested in what spas offer, which is relaxation, a chance to chill, and in a way to kind of set your clock back a little bit and just kind of relax.”

— Rayce Jonsrud, Tourism Development Liaison

What’s next

The Miracle Hill Spa Tour is an annual event, so the next tour is scheduled for February 2027.

The takeaway

Desert Hot Springs is emerging as a premier wellness destination, leveraging its natural mineral springs and developing a range of spa offerings to attract visitors seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and an escape from the stresses of everyday life. The sold-out Miracle Hill Spa Tour highlights the city's growing prominence in the wellness tourism industry.