What is the history of the Jacumba Hot Springs?
History. The Kumeyaay peoples occupied the Jacumba area prior to European settlement. They were likely attracted by the warm Jacumba hot spring (temperature 104 °F [40 °C]), one of many mineral hot springs which occur up and down the Peninsular Ranges of California. The town of Jacumba is known for its hot springs. Even the word Jacumba is a Kumeyaay Indian word meaning “hut by the water.Jacumba is unique in both its natural and manmade settings and has a long history of human occupation. These natural attributes – hot springs, desert environment, and clean air – attracted many residents and brought about the town’s development.