Best Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
Sea & Sand Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz has 18 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from the Museum of Art and History. There is also a car park.
Dining options include Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, which offers American cuisine and is located in close proximity to the Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz.
Sea & Sand Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Sea & Sand Inn
Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz has 18 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from the Museum of Art and History. There is also a car park.
Dining options include Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, which offers American cuisine and is located in close proximity to the Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz.
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Beach access
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Seabright State Sandy Beach is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the smoke-free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, which boasts a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course. Located in proximity to a convenient place to shop such as Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, the 2-star hotel provides 27 rooms.
You can enjoy an American cuisine in the Ideal Bar & Grill located a mere 350 metres away.
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seabright State Sandy Beach is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the smoke-free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, which boasts a sundeck, a picnic area, and a golf course. Located in proximity to a convenient place to shop such as Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, the 2-star hotel provides 27 rooms.
You can enjoy an American cuisine in the Ideal Bar & Grill located a mere 350 metres away.
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Popular choice
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Featuring 67 rooms, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is near a beach district and nearly a 20-minute walk from Cowell Beach. This Santa Cruz hotel has a heated pool as well as a convenience shop and luggage storage.
The restaurant Little Caesars is 6 minutes on foot from the smoke-free Surf City Inn & Suites.
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Surf City Inn & Suites
Featuring 67 rooms, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is near a beach district and nearly a 20-minute walk from Cowell Beach. This Santa Cruz hotel has a heated pool as well as a convenience shop and luggage storage.
The restaurant Little Caesars is 6 minutes on foot from the smoke-free Surf City Inn & Suites.
Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's menu
The 3-star smoke-free Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz, located merely 12 minutes' stroll from the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach, boasts a heated pool and a fitness suite.
West End Tap and Kitchen restaurant is only a 14-minute walk away.
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's menu
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
The 3-star smoke-free Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz, located merely 12 minutes' stroll from the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach, boasts a heated pool and a fitness suite.
West End Tap and Kitchen restaurant is only a 14-minute walk away.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
The 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is nearly a 5-minute stroll from Shopper's Corner and features spacious rooms overlooking the city. Here, guests can take advantage of an outdoor hot tub and a Jacuzzi and visit Cowell Beach, located only 1.8 km away.
At Sala Thai, situated only steps away from the accommodation, you can taste Thai cuisine.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
The 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is nearly a 5-minute stroll from Shopper's Corner and features spacious rooms overlooking the city. Here, guests can take advantage of an outdoor hot tub and a Jacuzzi and visit Cowell Beach, located only 1.8 km away.
At Sala Thai, situated only steps away from the accommodation, you can taste Thai cuisine.
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Beach access
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
The comfortable Edgewater Beach Inn Santa Cruz provides proximity to the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is situated just 1.2 km away. This Santa Cruz inn also provides guests with 24-hour security.
Ideal Bar & Grill serves various kinds of American dishes only a few steps from Edgewater Beach Inn.
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
Edgewater Beach Inn
The comfortable Edgewater Beach Inn Santa Cruz provides proximity to the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is situated just 1.2 km away. This Santa Cruz inn also provides guests with 24-hour security.
Ideal Bar & Grill serves various kinds of American dishes only a few steps from Edgewater Beach Inn.
5 Star Family Hotels Santa Cruz
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Beach access
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
The comfortable 4-star The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz provides proximity to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is located just 1.5 km away. This Santa Cruz hotel features safety facilities including 24-hour security service.
You will find Little Caesars and 7-Eleven offering meals nearby.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The comfortable 4-star The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz provides proximity to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is located just 1.5 km away. This Santa Cruz hotel features safety facilities including 24-hour security service.
You will find Little Caesars and 7-Eleven offering meals nearby.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Offering luggage storage and a lobby area, the newly built Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca is just 6 minutes' walk from New Leaf Community Markets. Thanks to its ideal location, the 3-star hotel stands 2.3 km from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", which is a great place to have a fun time.
You can get a gastronomic experience at Tam's Restaurant which offers Chinese cuisine merely 150 metres away.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Offering luggage storage and a lobby area, the newly built Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca is just 6 minutes' walk from New Leaf Community Markets. Thanks to its ideal location, the 3-star hotel stands 2.3 km from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", which is a great place to have a fun time.
You can get a gastronomic experience at Tam's Restaurant which offers Chinese cuisine merely 150 metres away.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
Offering renovated rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is 6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and 10 minutes' drive from Felt Street County Park. Set in a mountain, the resort provides unsurpassed service, a heated pool and an American-style restaurant.
The Chaminade boasts View a Treeside restaurant with local cuisine. Guests can complete their meal with sports drinks at the lounge bar.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Offering renovated rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is 6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and 10 minutes' drive from Felt Street County Park. Set in a mountain, the resort provides unsurpassed service, a heated pool and an American-style restaurant.
The Chaminade boasts View a Treeside restaurant with local cuisine. Guests can complete their meal with sports drinks at the lounge bar.
Affordable Family Hotels Santa Cruz
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
The 2-star smoke-free Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features 8 air-conditioned rooms approximately 300 metres from Mike Fox Skate Park. This Santa Cruz motel lies in an entertainment area, in proximity to such cultural sights as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just 6 minutes' walk from the property.
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star smoke-free Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features 8 air-conditioned rooms approximately 300 metres from Mike Fox Skate Park. This Santa Cruz motel lies in an entertainment area, in proximity to such cultural sights as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just 6 minutes' walk from the property.
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz is a great place to stay in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 25 minutes' walk from the scenic sloped Pogonip Park. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
The Best Western Santa Cruz is 5 minutes' stroll from Denny's, that serves American cuisine.
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz is a great place to stay in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 25 minutes' walk from the scenic sloped Pogonip Park. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
The Best Western Santa Cruz is 5 minutes' stroll from Denny's, that serves American cuisine.
The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
The 3-star boutique The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose features air-conditioned rooms 4.3 km from the Oak Meadow Park. This lovely hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in the rooms.
Guests will enjoy Italian cuisine of Al Castello Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.
The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
The 3-star boutique The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose features air-conditioned rooms 4.3 km from the Oak Meadow Park. This lovely hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in the rooms.
Guests will enjoy Italian cuisine of Al Castello Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Family Hotels All Inclusive Santa Cruz
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Guest favorite
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
The 4-star The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel offers proximity to the scenic Del Monte Golf Course, situated around 7 km away. Kids can have a blast at this Carmel-by-the-Sea resort, thanks to the wide range of entertainment choices available, including kids' outdoor play equipment and board games.
At the Lodge restaurant is known for its American cuisine.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
The Quail Lodge
The 4-star The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel offers proximity to the scenic Del Monte Golf Course, situated around 7 km away. Kids can have a blast at this Carmel-by-the-Sea resort, thanks to the wide range of entertainment choices available, including kids' outdoor play equipment and board games.
At the Lodge restaurant is known for its American cuisine.
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Beach access
Andril Fireplace Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
The 3-star smoke-free Andril Fireplace Cottages Pacific Grove hotel is located approximately 900 metres from Asilomar State Beach, offering 21 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a charging station for electric vehicles. Featuring a library, a golf course, and barbecue grills, this Pacific Grove hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall.
Sample American specialties at Phoebe's Cafe located only 6 minutes' walk from this Pacific Grove hotel.
Andril Fireplace Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
Andril Fireplace Cottages
The 3-star smoke-free Andril Fireplace Cottages Pacific Grove hotel is located approximately 900 metres from Asilomar State Beach, offering 21 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a charging station for electric vehicles. Featuring a library, a golf course, and barbecue grills, this Pacific Grove hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall.
Sample American specialties at Phoebe's Cafe located only 6 minutes' walk from this Pacific Grove hotel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Sea & Sand Inn |
8.9 / 10 (267 Reviews) |
From 354$ | |
| Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
7.7 / 10 (1027 Reviews) |
From 108$ | |
| Surf City Inn & Suites |
6.9 / 10 (1609 Reviews) |
From 77$ | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (200 Reviews) |
From 216$ | |
| Best Western Plus All Suites Inn |
7.5 / 10 (320 Reviews) |
From 134$ |
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