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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥42,656
￥56,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,192
￥17,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Mission Inn
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥18,198
￥21,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

4. 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 ￥26,177
￥29,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

5. 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, (727 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 ￥17,584
￥20,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,661 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥17,111
￥19,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Marea Sol Hotel
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
AMY
The price is ￥20,610
￥23,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Inn At Pasatiempo
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 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 ￥14,230
￥17,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pacific Blue Inn
A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

9. 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, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is ￥20,146
￥23,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 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 ￥11,831
￥17,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a unicorn float, a beach ball, and a drink on a table.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is ￥18,853
￥21,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A swimming pool with a red border, blue chairs, and a water slide.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥12,654
￥14,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

13. 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)
"Good place for traveler"
United States
Aldo
The price is ￥10,430
￥12,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

14. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is ￥14,077
￥18,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Rio Vista Suites
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (289 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is ￥11,184
￥12,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (501 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥12,222
￥14,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,285 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ￥17,111
￥26,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Casablanca On The Beach
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,184 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is ￥17,519
￥20,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 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 ￥10,784
￥14,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is ￥9,555
￥12,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1371)
The price is ￥16,161
￥18,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1371)
The price is ￥16,161
￥18,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Perfect location. We were able to check in early to start exploring. Staff was very friendly and helpful. No special bells and whistles but everything you need for an amazing trip to the coast. Our room could have used a fresh coat of paint but overall it was clean and had everything we needed. We were able to park our car and walk to everything. Will definitely stay again."
Shelby 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

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.