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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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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.

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.
￥22,431
￥25,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a parking lot and amusement park structures.
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
￥13,012
￥15,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Carousel Beach Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

3. 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.
￥19,342
￥22,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
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.

4. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
￥51,056
￥66,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.
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.

5. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,540
￥15,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Edgewater Beach Inn
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 view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
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.

6. 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.
￥31,145
￥35,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a picture of palm trees on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,346
￥21,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Marea Sol Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,011
￥20,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, vanity, and toilet.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast create a splash for families within a short drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
￥19,753
￥22,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
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.
A rectangular swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

10. 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.
￥11,701
￥15,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,431
￥25,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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 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
￥13,012
￥15,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Carousel Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,044
￥17,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,011
￥20,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥14,484
￥18,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Mission Inn
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
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.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,011
￥20,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥19,753
￥22,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
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
￥21,356
￥24,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
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.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
￥18,011
￥20,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby
A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.
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.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
￥15,736
￥18,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,431
￥25,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
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.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,346
￥21,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Marea Sol Hotel
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥19,342
￥22,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
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".

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
￥11,701
￥15,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.
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.

Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,540
￥15,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Edgewater Beach Inn
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 view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
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.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥31,145
￥35,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,044
￥17,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
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.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,011
￥20,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥19,753
￥22,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
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
￥20,859
￥24,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful Clean rooms"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."
Heather 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good
"Great stay with the exception of them running out of towels and only providing three towels when four guests were registered for the room"
Lindsay 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Clean rooms."
George 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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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