Awards & News
Awards & News
The Spa at Sycamore wins the coveted title as Best Day Spa 2026 by New Times’ 40th edition of Best Of SLO County.
We are honored to be chosen as the best by our neighbors, locals, and other Central Coast businesses. We take pride in being the place where our community relaxes, unwinds, and goes for a well-deserved spa day.
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“For 40 years, our Reader’s Poll has been the ultimate test of local greatness—and this year, we’re turning it into a full-on survival challenge. From legendary businesses and can’t-miss events to the services you rely on most, only the strongest, smartest, and most beloved will rise to the top. Think of it as our community’s version of the reality series: no immunity idols required, just your honest opinions and hometown pride. Get ready to outvote, outlast, and outplay as we celebrate four decades of local favorite.”
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is honored with the Gold level award for Best Hotel & Lodging in The Tribune’s 2026 Best of The Central Coast.
We are proud to be recognized by our neighbors, locally based guests, and other Central Coast businesses as their favorite place to stay.
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“Chosen by you, Best of the Central Coast reflects the pride residents have in their communities and the deep connection they share with the places that define life along California’s Central Coast.” Read the full article here.
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa tops USA Today 10Best with the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Hot Springs!
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“To find the top spots for a therapeutic dip, a panel of travel experts nominated their top picks, then readers voted to crown the winners over a period of four weeks…
There are a few different ways to “take the waters” at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Central California. Intimate, open-air hillside hot tubs can be rented by the hour, or if you have a large group, book the Oasis Waterfall Lagoon that can accommodate up to 20 bathers. Every room and suite at the resort has its own balcony or patio hot tub filled with natural mineral water.”
Article by Samantha Durbin. Originally published in Santa Barbara Coast City Lifestyle.
“California is endowed with hot springs throughout the state. One of my favorites, Sycamore Mineral Springs, is just 1.5 hours north in the quintessential beach town Avila Beach.
If you’re seeking warm, restorative waters a bike ride away from chilly Pacific waves, Sycamore Mineral Springs is bliss. It feels close yet far enough for a relaxing solo escape or a mellow stay with family, friends, or your dog…
With 72 guest rooms and suites, there’s also a private 3-bedroom guesthouse. All accommodations include hot mineral spring tubs on private balconies or patios. When I’m about 15 minutes away, I call the resort to start filling my tub so I can soak as soon as I enter my room. And what’s that musky smell? It’s normal; it’s the natural sulfur aroma from the mineral-rich hot tub water.“
“Hidden in a wooded hillside in Avila Beach, this wellness resort might be one of the most distinctive soak experiences on the coast. Private hillside, mineral hot tubs surrounded by sycamores and oaks. […]
There are enough amenities for guests to spend most of their stay on the property. Between the mineral-spring pool, the hillside tubs, the in-room tubs, dining options, spa services, and the trail access, it’s possible to plan a whole day without driving anywhere. […]
Sycamore Mineral Springs offers a stay centered around rest and relaxation. The natural mineral water, quiet hillside layout, and access to trails and coastal towns give guests multiple ways to relax.”
The Spa at Sycamore wins the coveted title as Best Day Spa 2026 by New Times’ 40th edition of Best Of SLO County.
We are honored to be chosen as the best by our neighbors, locals, and other Central Coast businesses. We take pride in being the place where our community relaxes, unwinds, and goes for a well-deserved spa day.
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“For 40 years, our Reader’s Poll has been the ultimate test of local greatness—and this year, we’re turning it into a full-on survival challenge. From legendary businesses and can’t-miss events to the services you rely on most, only the strongest, smartest, and most beloved will rise to the top. Think of it as our community’s version of the reality series: no immunity idols required, just your honest opinions and hometown pride. Get ready to outvote, outlast, and outplay as we celebrate four decades of local favorite.”
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is honored with the Gold level award for Best Hotel & Lodging in The Tribune’s 2026 Best of The Central Coast.
We are proud to be recognized by our neighbors, locally based guests, and other Central Coast businesses as their favorite place to stay.
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“Chosen by you, Best of the Central Coast reflects the pride residents have in their communities and the deep connection they share with the places that define life along California’s Central Coast.” Read the full article here.
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa tops USA Today 10Best with the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Hot Springs!
Below is an excerpt from the official announcement:
“To find the top spots for a therapeutic dip, a panel of travel experts nominated their top picks, then readers voted to crown the winners over a period of four weeks…
There are a few different ways to “take the waters” at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Central California. Intimate, open-air hillside hot tubs can be rented by the hour, or if you have a large group, book the Oasis Waterfall Lagoon that can accommodate up to 20 bathers. Every room and suite at the resort has its own balcony or patio hot tub filled with natural mineral water.”
Article by Samantha Durbin. Originally published in Santa Barbara Coast City Lifestyle.
“California is endowed with hot springs throughout the state. One of my favorites, Sycamore Mineral Springs, is just 1.5 hours north in the quintessential beach town Avila Beach.
If you’re seeking warm, restorative waters a bike ride away from chilly Pacific waves, Sycamore Mineral Springs is bliss. It feels close yet far enough for a relaxing solo escape or a mellow stay with family, friends, or your dog…
With 72 guest rooms and suites, there’s also a private 3-bedroom guesthouse. All accommodations include hot mineral spring tubs on private balconies or patios. When I’m about 15 minutes away, I call the resort to start filling my tub so I can soak as soon as I enter my room. And what’s that musky smell? It’s normal; it’s the natural sulfur aroma from the mineral-rich hot tub water.“
“Hidden in a wooded hillside in Avila Beach, this wellness resort might be one of the most distinctive soak experiences on the coast. Private hillside, mineral hot tubs surrounded by sycamores and oaks. […]
There are enough amenities for guests to spend most of their stay on the property. Between the mineral-spring pool, the hillside tubs, the in-room tubs, dining options, spa services, and the trail access, it’s possible to plan a whole day without driving anywhere. […]
Sycamore Mineral Springs offers a stay centered around rest and relaxation. The natural mineral water, quiet hillside layout, and access to trails and coastal towns give guests multiple ways to relax.”