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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Family adventures await at this freshly remodeled hotel, with a sparkling outdoor pool and boardwalk thrills just minutes away.
￥22,020
￥25,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A patio with a glass table, metal chairs, and a vase with flowers.

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,088
￥15,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carousel Beach Inn
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
￥41,333
￥55,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Kids will love splashing at the beachfront pool while parents unwind overlooking the sea at this ocean-view family resort.
￥39,636
￥45,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Splash into family fun at this Santa Cruz gem, where kids can dive into poolside play while parents relax in the sun-drenched courtyard.
￥20,663
￥23,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

6. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,215
￥17,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Edgewater Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a picture of palm trees on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
￥17,308
￥20,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Marea Sol Hotel
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A rectangular swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Splash into Santa Cruz fun with poolside play, boardwalk adventures, and family comfort just five minutes from the beach.
￥11,688
￥15,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
  • Family vacation dreams come alive at this beachside retreat with kiddie pool, hot tub, and fresh cookies daily.
￥20,797
￥23,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

10. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥20,331
￥23,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Seaway Inn
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
Water park

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,020
￥25,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,088
￥15,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carousel Beach Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥14,469
￥18,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Mission Inn
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
￥21,333
￥24,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,099
￥25,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,216
￥17,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,090
￥20,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Lobby
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.
A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
￥15,448
￥17,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
￥20,797
￥23,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
￥16,697
￥19,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,020
￥25,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
￥11,688
￥15,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,215
￥17,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Edgewater Beach Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,099
￥25,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥20,663
￥23,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Room
A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a television, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a cabinet with drawers.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
￥24,202
￥34,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
￥21,333
￥24,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,216
￥17,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,090
￥20,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥39,636
￥45,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"The property is close enough to the Boardwalk to walk. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was clean but dated, but if you need a kitchen, you have one although no utensils of any kind. So if you plan to cook, you'll need to bring your own pots, pans, utensils, etc. I took a griddle and food that could be microwaved as we had three children with us. Most other hotels I looked at, we would have needed to reserve two rooms to accomodate all of us. We had two bedrooms but only one TV, would have been better to have one in each room."
Deborah L 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome place! Enjoyed the stay great location."
Travis 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room our second night. I would stay again just mindful of the room location. Maybe a top floor"
Keri 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Super clean! We often stay at hotels along the coast, near the water. They can often smell like mold/mildew. This place was clean and no unpleasant odors. The staff was friendly and the cost of parking was reasonable!"
Corinne 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This property is beautifully landscaped with very nice, clean rooms. It offers a free breakfast with many choices. If you have mobility issues, be aware there is no elevator and the breakfast room is on the second floor. It is not extremely close to the wharf or boardwalk, so plan to drive or Uber there unless you’re an avid walker. Staff was very friendly & responsive."
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Mission Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"The room was clean, staff was ok. The spa wasn’t working temperature was not warm enough, disappointed."
Elvia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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.

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