What to expect at Glen Ivy Hot Springs evening experience
- Elaine Sison
- May 12
- 5 min read
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If you've been craving a real escape (like the kind where you put your phone down, soak in sulfur pools, and slather mud on you), the Glen Ivy Hot Springs evening experience might be exactly what you need. This was exactly what my husband and I needed to celebrate our 1-year anniversary, so enjoying a glamorous escape with 19 pools, thermal mineral baths, a secret cave spa treatment, and live music to float to was an absolute evening treat. If you want to feel pampered and relaxed, keep reading to get ideas on an evening experience at Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona, California.
How to Book the Glen Ivy Evening Experience
Starting in 2026, Evenings at Glen Ivy runs from Thursday to Sunday, beginning May 14 through mid-October. You'll need to make a reservation to visit, and spots fill up fast, sometimes weeks ahead. If your preferred dates look booked online, keep checking regularly because cancellations can happen up to 24 hours before arrival.
Pro tip: Calling customer service worked best for snagging a date that suits you. It can feel overwhelming calling customer service because the call queue can get long (with over 100 callers) so they offered a callback option where they get back to you within a day or two.
Where to stay near Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Glen Ivy does not offer overnight accommodations, but here are some nearby hotel options to consider:
The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa - 35 minutes. A stunning historic hotel with its own spa vibes.
Ayres Hotel Corona East - 20 minutes. Comfortable and well priced.
Springhill Suites Corona Riverside - 14 minutes. Great for a no fuss stay.
Home2 Suites Corona - 11 minutes. The closest option to Glen Ivy.
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Parking at Glen Ivy
Ample free parking is available onsite. We arrived around 3:30 pm and easily found parking with no issues.
What to expect when you arrive
Glen Ivy is nestled in the Temescal Valley near Corona, CA. Your GPS will guide you down a short unpaved dirt road before you see the signs, so don't panic, you're in the right place! The moment you pull in, it already starts to feel like an oasis.
Before entering the venue, there's a bag check (it's a spa and detox zone, so keep it clean!) After that, you'll check in and receive two wristbands: one for the evening experience and one for dinner if you've added the dinner package. When you walk in, you'll be immediately greeted with sulfur enriched mineral baths and lush gardens.
Consider a waterproof spa bag to bring with your next visit to the spa or pool.
The Glen Ivy Evening Spa Experience
In 2026, the Evenings at Glen Ivy is available Thursdays to Sundays from May 14 to mid-October from 4 - 9 p.m. with a rotating calendar of live music and activities.
One of the best parts about doing the evening Glen Ivy experience instead of the daytime is to avoid the heat. Temescal Valley gets seriously hot during the day, so arriving at 4 PM (the earliest entry time) means you get to enjoy everything while it's actually comfortable outside. We went straight for the 104 degree sulfur enriched mineral baths to kick off our visit.
The evening also features rotating live entertainment on weekends ranging from island music, reggae, Latin fusion, and even silent disco nights. It adds such a fun vibe to the whole experience.
The Grotto experience
We reserved time in The Grotto, a heated intimate and dreamy cave, where spa attendants paint your entire body with a warm moisturizing masque that penetrates the skin and opens your pores as you relax. Reservations are required so book this in advance with your evening ticket reservation. This can also be enjoyed with a small group of friends, but please keep in mind to keep voices to a whisper to respect others enjoying the quiet time in this intimate setting. Before you leave the grotto, there is a beautiful nook before the exit to cool down, drink some tea, and be present in your surroundings.
What is Club Mud?
Glen Ivy has a dedicated knee-high "mud pool" where you can slather your body with red mud clay that is supposed to help hydrate and soften your skin. It's funny to see yourself covered in mud. Once you're ready to leave the mud area, there is a co-ed section to thoroughly rinse your body of the mud.
Glen Ivy recommends doing Club Mud before The Grotto, but we ended up doing it in reverse due to our Grotto reservation time. Either way works, but plan ahead!
Important: Wear a dark colored swimsuit for Club Mud because the red clay can stain light fabrics. Shop dark colored swimsuits options I have!
Floating to live music
After the Grotto and Club Mud, we spent the rest of the evening floating in the pool to live music. It sounds simple, but it was genuinely one of the most relaxing things I've done in a long time. Highly recommend just...floating and doing nothing.
Glen Ivy’s Evening dinner package
The dinner package is an add-on and not included in the Evening admission price. This can also be purchased at the same time as the evening admission ticket. Different menu offerings are served in three areas of the property during the day. We opted to try the dinner with the option to buy a la carte or the dinner package that comes with a choice of flatbread, dessert, and a beverage. We ordered the chimichurri skirt steak, BBQ chicken flatbread, lemon meringue tartlet, and a raspberry mousse for dessert. Unfortunately, the food wasn't the highlight of the evening. It was decent but nothing to write home about, but everything else makes up for it.
Other spa experiences and amenities
Glen Ivy has additional spa treatment options available during the evenings too. The spa treatments are shorter compared to if you were to come during the day, but it is great for those who want to try out the services ranging from nail services, to massages, and facials. Cabanas are also available to reserve too. I didn't have a chance to try the other spa services, so we will need to go back and try it the next time we visit Glen Ivy.
Tips to know before going to Glen Ivy Hot Springs:
Bring everything you need into Glen Ivy because there is a no re-entry policy.
A valid government-issued ID is required to enter.
No outside food and drinks, but water is fine. They also offer complimentary water all over the property.
Wear sunscreen as this is an outdoor open space. I suggest Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen
Complimentary lockers and showers are available.
Complimentary towels are provided, but come dressed for a spa day (Think: beach bag essentials).
Wear a dark swim suit if you plan to do Club Mud.
Glen Ivy can get crowded on the weekends, so be mentally prepared for busy pools, especially on Saturdays.
Glen Ivy feels like a beautiful oasis where it's a nice treat to be submerged in hot springs and experience a different type of spa experience. The weekends get very crowded during the day, so going in the evening thins out the daytime crowd. Whether you're celebrating something special (birthdays or anniversaries) or just need to escape the chaos of everyday life, this experience is worth it.
Comment below if you have additional questions about the experience!