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Top Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Garden

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1432)
"Very Good Motel for a quick and affordable stay."
The price is ￥9,360
￥10,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1190)
"It was a nice location, near good shopping and some decent dining. "
The price is ￥15,031
￥17,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Professional staff and great breakfast options "
The price is ￥16,940
￥19,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (978)
"Great place to stay, great staff "
The price is ￥13,969
￥16,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Domain Hotel
View from room

The Domain Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1234)
"We love staying here"
The price is ￥16,197
￥18,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Domain Hotel
Santa Cruz Guesthouse Surrounded by Redwoods
TV, fireplace, offices

Santa Cruz Guesthouse Surrounded by Redwoods

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Nice and quiet, just out of town"
The price is ￥11,145
￥55,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Santa Cruz Guesthouse Surrounded by Redwoods
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

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

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Great hotel, staff and breakfast"
The price is ￥16,294
￥18,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1226)
"Great staff and breakfast was very good"
The price is ￥14,577
￥16,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1013)
"Nice room, close to towns, easy check in and out."
The price is ￥16,197
￥18,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Inn At Pasatiempo
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Such a cute and fun place to stay great central location. Easy drive to Santa Cruz Monterey and other fun spots. Incredibly beautiful area and home. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!"
The price is ￥11,145
￥53,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
'Treehouse' in the Redwoods - sleeps 4!
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience "
Sandon 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 12 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 Wharf and Cowell's Beach.