Santa Barbara County’s Montecito Hot Springs are highly popular but navigating parking and following the trail can be tricky.

Have you ever noticed how your shoulders drop a few inches the moment you step into a quiet forest? Or how the sound of ocean waves seems to reset your breathing pattern?

As chilly weather approaches and the leaves turn, it’s time to swap out staying in your favorite camping tent in favor of a hot-spring resort or cabin. As a self-proclaimed hot-springs addict, I’ve ...