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Dine In • Takeout • Online Ordering • (805) 238-7711 1145 24th St., #D Paso Robles
• Handcrafted brick-oven pizzas
• Dough made fresh daily
• Signature fresh salads
• Housemade soups
• Local wine list + 13 craft beer taps
• Locally made handcrafted gelato
• Comfortable, spacious dining for families and groups
Family owned and operated for 20 years.
A long time, local favorite in North County.
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The mineral water itself is
extraordinary. It originates in Ther-
mopolis, Wyoming, traveling deep
beneath the earth for hundreds
of miles, collecting minerals as it
moves through layers of ancient
rock before emerging at Franklin
Hot Springs at a soothing 97 to 100
degrees. The result is water dense
with positive ions and naturally
occurring sulfur, said to ease muscle
tension, improve circulation, and
rejuvenate the skin. As Norman
says, “Our main goal is for people
to have a great time, relax, spend
time with their family, and live a
healthier life.”
Relax under open skies, while
nature works its quiet magic
The experience here is less a
spa resort and more an authentic
Central Coast retreat. Guests soak
in a large, pool-style hot spring
beside a serene pond where ducks
and egrets glide across the surface.
Nearby, families cast fishing lines
(no license required), paddle small
boats, or simply float and watch
the clouds drift by. With day passes
starting at just $10 for adults and $8
for children, seniors, and military
guests, wellness here is refreshingly
accessible.
Beyond the water, Franklin
Hot Springs buzzes with simple
pleasures. Weekends often bring
live music and laughter around the
fire pits. Visitors can try lawn games
or cornhole before winding down
with a soak and a sunset barbecue.
A handful of camping sites allow
guests to linger overnight, stargaz-
ing and waking up to the gentle
steam rising from the springs.
“Natural mineral water is the
best treatment Mother Nature gives
us,” says Norman. It’s a philosophy
that echoes through every corner
of this down-to-earth haven. At
Franklin Hot Springs, wellness isn’t
a luxury; it’s a way of life, shared
generously, and soaked in sunshine.
Franklin Hot Springs is located at
3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. Open
daily 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more
information, visit franklinhotsprings.com
or call (805)712-5372.
—Lisa Pretty