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Top Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location "
Rio Sands Hotel

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is ¥25,876
¥29,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel."
The price is ¥25,860
¥29,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Great spot close to Boardwalk."
The price is ¥18,346
¥24,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hotel Solares

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"The location alone is worth five stars!"
The price is ¥18,450
¥21,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Aqua Breeze Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is ¥44,077
¥50,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1095)
"Nice, clean and great front desk staff."
The price is ¥27,025
¥30,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"4 adults and 3 kids under age of 10Great kitchen set up and great yard for relaxing 3 bedrooms upstairs and 1 on main floor Lots to do in Santa Cruz and area"
The price is ¥83,070
¥150,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"We enjoyed our stay and location."
Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Was easy stay room was clean easy check in pool area clean wiĺ stay again"
The price is ¥12,379
¥15,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Surf City Inn and Suites
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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?
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 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 Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.
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 Wharf and Cowell's Beach.