Harbin Springs, California
Harbin Springs is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California. It is located east-southeast of Whispering Pines, at an elevation of 1555 feet. It is 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.