Harbin Springs, California

Harbin Springs is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California. It is located 3.5mi east-southeast of Whispering Pines, at an elevation of 1555 feet . Harbin Springs is probably best known as the site of the Harbin Hot Springs.James M. Harbin came to California in 1846 and co-discovered the springs in 1852. Harbin bought out his partner in 1860 and built a home and later a resort that by 1909 had accommodations for 200 guests.