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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (592 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ¥38,463
¥51,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. 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, (1,363 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 ¥18,655
¥21,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (326 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is ¥16,865
¥19,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Seaway Inn

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (199 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is ¥11,944
¥14,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Carousel Beach Inn

5. 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 ¥26,685
¥30,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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, (724 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 ¥15,536
¥18,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ¥14,442
¥17,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Mission Inn

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,644 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ¥16,875
¥19,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ¥21,113
¥24,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (960 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 ¥14,023
¥16,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,555 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 ¥11,667
¥15,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,359 reviews)
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
United States
cindy
The price is ¥19,420
¥22,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. 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 ¥20,325
¥23,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Inn At Pasatiempo

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,357 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
The price is ¥13,762
¥15,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is ¥10,067
¥11,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. 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, (1,301 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is ¥19,853
¥22,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,185 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is ¥19,326
¥22,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (493 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is ¥12,054
¥13,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,291 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ¥16,875
¥25,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Casablanca On The Beach

20. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is ¥9,784
¥12,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Beachview Inn
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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.