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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 building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.
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.

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.
￥22,096
￥25,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 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.

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,144
￥15,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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.
￥18,728
￥21,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
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
￥51,214
￥66,337 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 hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.
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
￥13,580
￥15,765 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 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.
￥31,243
￥35,719 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 bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a picture of palm trees on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,346
￥21,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
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
￥20,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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 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.

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.
￥19,814
￥22,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
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.
￥11,736
￥15,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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 modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,096
￥25,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥19,814
￥22,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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
￥15,090
￥17,453 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 snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.
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
￥20,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
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.

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥13,144
￥15,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Carousel Beach Inn
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 building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

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
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.
A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,067
￥20,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
￥18,067
￥20,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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 residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
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
￥14,529
￥18,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
￥28,533
￥32,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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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 modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥22,096
￥25,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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
￥18,728
￥21,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 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
￥31,243
￥35,719 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
￥15,090
￥17,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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 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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
￥19,814
￥22,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
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.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
￥51,214
￥66,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
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
￥11,736
￥15,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,346
￥21,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.
A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
￥18,067
￥20,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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 building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

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

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"A great stay, loved that the 2nd bed had its own room and tv. Bathroom was spacious. The water was hot, the fridge worked. They even have a mini golf there along side a patio where you Can relax. The only downside was you Can tell some guests live there as they were working on their cars and hanging out in groups in the rooms"
Rosa 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"
wendi 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"We booked a Junior Suite (King + Sofabed) with a resort view for our stay. The “Resort View” is in reality a view of a road and general park g area and not of any part of the visible main hotel building and grounds. The room was large but dated and had a musty odor that was noticeable each time that we had returned to our room."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay! Friendly staff would recommend."
Gardelia 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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 2 days 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.

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