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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (605 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥38,574
￥52,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is ￥33,988
￥38,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,366 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is ￥18,724
￥21,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is ￥19,033
￥22,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Seaway Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

5. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,078
￥17,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Mission Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥16,365
￥19,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,658 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥16,923
￥19,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥21,236
￥24,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

9. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is ￥26,151
￥29,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is ￥15,398
￥18,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Carousel Beach Inn
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥14,105
￥16,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pacific Blue Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,556 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is ￥11,700
￥15,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a unicorn float, a beach ball, and a drink on a table.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,366 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is ￥18,701
￥21,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
AMY
The price is ￥20,383
￥23,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Inn At Pasatiempo
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is ￥19,909
￥23,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A swimming pool with a red border, blue chairs, and a water slide.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥12,552
￥14,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,191 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is ￥17,377
￥20,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is ￥10,315
￥12,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (498 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥12,088
￥14,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ￥16,973
￥25,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Casablanca On The Beach
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1366)
The price is ￥18,724
￥21,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1366)
The price is ￥18,724
￥21,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent Staff, Clean Room, Affordable Rate on Rooms"
Amra 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Cruz like for family-friendly vacations?
The walkable destination of Santa Cruz is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The biking trails, beaches, and camping sites are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Santa Cruz?
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the kids include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.
How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Santa Cruz.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Cruz?
While you and your family are staying in Santa Cruz, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Street, and Pacific Avenue. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Santa Cruz Harbor and Swift Street Courtyard.