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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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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.
￥20,021
￥30,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 patio with a glass table, metal chairs, and a vase with flowers.
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.

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,037
￥15,376 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 multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
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.
￥20,021
￥23,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
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
￥49,653
￥64,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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
￥13,544
￥15,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs overlooking a beach and pier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

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.
￥31,158
￥35,622 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 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 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
￥18,353
￥21,255 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,018
￥20,879 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 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.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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.
￥20,076
￥23,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 rectangular swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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.
￥11,705
￥15,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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
￥20,021
￥30,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
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.

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,037
￥15,376 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 reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,049
￥17,407 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 snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,018
￥20,879 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 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.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥14,490
￥18,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Mission Inn
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
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.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
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.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,470
￥21,201 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 modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥20,076
￥23,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
￥21,365
￥24,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
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
￥18,018
￥20,844 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 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
￥15,256
￥17,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
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
￥20,021
￥30,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
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
￥18,353
￥21,255 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 multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
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.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥20,021
￥23,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
￥11,705
￥15,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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
￥13,544
￥15,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥31,158
￥35,622 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 reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
￥15,049
￥17,407 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 bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
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.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
￥18,470
￥21,201 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 modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥20,076
￥23,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
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
￥20,901
￥24,115 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
"Convenient location, close to the Boardwalk and Kaiser Permanente Arena. Rooms were clean and we especially liked the setup of the two bedroom suite; there are two separate bedrooms with a bathroom in between, allowing more privacy between bedrooms. Tight parking lot and a little noisy as the parking is right outside the rooms, but this is the case at a lot of places. There were earplugs provided in the rooms!Would stay here again."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Immaculate surroundings, loved the various patios on diff levels with grand ocean views. Upgraded very clean rooms, lovely surroundings!"
Lindsay 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was probably my least favorite. The eggs were cold and of course they didn’t have any flavor and I thought that they had hot oatmeal cereal, but on closer examination, it wasn’t that I think it was potatoes or something. Not appetizing at all. But I grabbed an orange, an apple and some yogurt and a stick of cheese and that was fine. Whatever"
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mission Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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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