Boyes Hot Springs, California
Boyes Hot Springs is a community of 7,247 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Boyes Hot Springs
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arnold Drive Bridge, Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, Depot Park Museum and Nicholas Carriger Estate.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Boyes Hot Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boyes Hot Springs
Boyes Hot Springs (also called Boyes Springs or The Springs) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 6,215 people at the 2020 census. Resorts in Boyes Hot Springs, El Verano, Fetters Hot Springs, and Agua Caliente were popular health retreats for tourists from San Francisco and points beyond until the middle of the 20th century because of the geothermic hot springs that still well up from deep within the Earth.
From the Wikipedia article Boyes Hot Springs, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Arnold Drive Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Historic truss bridge in Eldridge, California, United States.
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Tourist railroad and 10 acre amusement park in Sonoma, California
Museums and landmarks10
Depot Park Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Museum in Sonoma, California
Nicholas Carriger Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic site in Sonoma, California
Orange Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic mansion located in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Developmental Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
State run facility in California
Sonoma Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic school building located in Sonoma, California, USA.
Sonoma Plaza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Plaza in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Valley Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Sonoma, California
Vallejo Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Sonoma, California, USA
Sonoma Barracks
Museum · 2.2 mi
Historic landmark and museum in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Museum · 2.2 mi
Art museum in Sonoma, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Park · 2.4 mi
Privately owned nature reserve in California
Restaurants and cafes23
Sonoma Springs Brewing Co
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
19449 Riverside Drive
Fr-Su 01:00-21:00; Mo-Th 15:00-21:00
Tacos La Bamba Taco Truck
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
Su-Th 19:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 19:00-02:00
Tortilleria Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
897 West Napa Street, Sonoma
11 more on the map.
History
The area was first occupied by Indigenous peoples, who discovered and used the hot springs that the area is named after. Under Mexican rule, in July 1840, Lazaro Piña was deeded 50,000 acres as Rancho Agua Caliente. Sometime in 1849 Thaddeus M. Leavenworth acquired 320 acres of the Rancho in what became present-day Agua Caliente, Fetters Hot Springs, Boyes Hot Springs, and part of Maxwell Farm. In 1889, property was being sold in the area as being near the "celebrated old Indian Medicine Spring." Henry Ernest Boyes discovered hot springs in 1895 in the central part of the area. He and his wife called the area Agua Rica. and started the Boyes Hot Springs Hotel, now the site of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. The area became popular with tourists, with over 70,000 visiting each year. A railroad serviced the area during this period.
During the Great Depression, the area's tourism business stopped and the hotel closed. During that period, the Oakland Oaks and San Francisco Seals did their spring training in Boyes Hot Springs. Tourism became the region's main economic focus again later in the 1930s, then during World War II it was taken over by the United States Navy, who sent sailors to the area for recreation. Railroad service stopped in 1942.
From the History section of Boyes Hot Springs, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare1
Map of Boyes Hot Springs
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonoma (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Belos Cavalos Airport (CA39) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- El Verano 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Eldridge 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Sonoma 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Temelec 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Glen Ellen 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Kenwood 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Petaluma 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Yountville 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Napa 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sonoma Depot, 284 1st St., W, Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 4-26-15 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma City Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange Lawn, 645 Charles Van Damme Way, Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 5-15-03 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Grammar School and Community Center, Greghenderson2006, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sonoma State Home, Main Building, 15000 Arnold Dr., Eldridge, CA 6-12-2010 6-03-39 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nicholas Carriger Estate, 18880 Carriger Rd., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 2-29-07 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vallejo Estate, Spain and W. 3rd Sts., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 3-43-35 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Valley Woman's Club - Feb 2018 - Stierch 3, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Arnold Drive Bridge - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- TrainTown, Cullen328 (Jim Heaphy), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Jan 2019 - Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma presidio mosaic, Stepheng3, CC0
- Millenium Falcon by Michelle Holcomb (15382689011), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Love to be Grandma by Michelle Holcomb (15362864646), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Hamstur by Michelle Holcomb (15382689201), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Rum Ahoy by Michelle Holcomb (15199125289), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Red Sox Lover by Michelle Holcomb (15199194030), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Iron Mommy by Michelle Holcomb (15385854355), Map of the Urban Linguistic Landscape, CC BY 2.0
- Three 1928 editions of Sonnets to Craig by George Sterling, center paperback and 2 hardcovers, Vinceemery, CC BY 4.0
- Sailor rest your oar challenge coin honoring deceased submarine veterans, Vinceemery, CC BY 4.0
- "Sailor, rest your oars" grave marker for United States Submarine Service Veterans, Vinceemery, CC BY 4.0
- Sunday Supper Aug 2019 - Stierch 10, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn August 2019 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- 38º North Lounge - Sarah Stierch 2019 - 2, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- 38º North Lounge - Sarah Stierch 2019 - 1, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Howea forsteriana - April 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Staircase - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Taqueria La Hacienda - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fajitas at Taqueria La Hacienda - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Dog in Sonoma - April 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Taqueria La Hacienda - March 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- La Hacienda Sonoma Bar and Grill - 2021-05-19 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Taqueria La Hacienda - May 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Birkenstocks with new cushions and soles - July 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Taqueria La Hacienda - Stierch - May 2019 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Chicken fajitas - La Hacienda - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- La Hacienda Sonoma Bar and Grill - 2021-05-19 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- La Hacienda Sonoma Bar and Grill - 2021-05-19 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- La Hacienda Sonoma Bar and Grill - 2021-05-19 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Taqueria La Hacienda - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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