Santa Cruz Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

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Top Santa Cruz Family Friendly Hotels

Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amenities and what it offers so close to the beach. Staff helpful, great place to stay if you don’t book a beach house, this is next best. "
Rio Sands Hotel
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Exterior

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Safe place to stay "
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Clean and food is great!"
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel Solares
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1003)
"Excelente hotel,"
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hotel Solares
Aqua Breeze Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included)

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very convenient location, clean rooms. Great for families."
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Aqua Breeze Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is €276
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Good location with friendly staff. "
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Lobby

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

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
"Fun place to stay! Hot tub, fire pit and well- appointed kitchen make it great!"
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
Terrace/patio

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

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (265)
"This was our 2nd time staying there. We love the location, you can walked everywhere. Dinner, beach and coffee shops as well. "
Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
Surf City Inn and Suites
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Its was convenient and short walk to the board walk "
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Location ir perfect "
Una 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Beachview Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Cruz like for family-friendly holidays?
The walkable destination of Santa Cruz is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The cycling trails, beaches and campsites are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in 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 choices to stay with the children include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.
How many family hotels will I find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 12 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Santa Cruz.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 677 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Cruz?
While you and your family are staying in Santa Cruz, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Santa Cruz Wharf and Cowell's Beach.