Best Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
Sea & Sand Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz offers 18 rooms. This Santa Cruz hotel is in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge features international dishes and is situated a mere 300 metres away.
Sea & Sand Inn
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Family rooms
Sea & Sand Inn
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz offers 18 rooms. This Santa Cruz hotel is in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge features international dishes and is situated a mere 300 metres away.
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Beach access
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Situated within 700 metres of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel includes 27 rooms with views of the ocean. This hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site.
Serving Mexican dishes, Las Palmas Taco Bar lies a 5-minute walk from Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel.
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
Situated within 700 metres of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel includes 27 rooms with views of the ocean. This hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site.
Serving Mexican dishes, Las Palmas Taco Bar lies a 5-minute walk from Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel.
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Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Situated within 15 minutes' walk of Seabright Beach, the 2-star smoke-free Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 67 rooms. This Santa Cruz motel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, within reach of such cultural sights as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Little Caesars is situated within easy reach of this Santa Cruz hotel.
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Surf City Inn & Suites
Situated within 15 minutes' walk of Seabright Beach, the 2-star smoke-free Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 67 rooms. This Santa Cruz motel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, within reach of such cultural sights as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Little Caesars is situated within easy reach of this Santa Cruz hotel.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's menu
Located around a 25-minute walk from University of California at Santa Cruz, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms 3.2 km from the sporty Harvey West Park. Boasting a heated pool and a fitness club, the hotel offers access to Natural Bridges Tidepools, which is a mere 1.4 km away.
West End Tap and Kitchen serves a good range of American food and lies a mere 1.1 km away.
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
- Children's menu
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
Located around a 25-minute walk from University of California at Santa Cruz, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms 3.2 km from the sporty Harvey West Park. Boasting a heated pool and a fitness club, the hotel offers access to Natural Bridges Tidepools, which is a mere 1.4 km away.
West End Tap and Kitchen serves a good range of American food and lies a mere 1.1 km away.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
The 3-star Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz includes 59 rooms and is situated around a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and private car parking is provided on site too.
Located just moments from Best Western Plus All Suites Inn, the restaurant Sala Thai offers an Asian menu.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
The 3-star Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz includes 59 rooms and is situated around a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and private car parking is provided on site too.
Located just moments from Best Western Plus All Suites Inn, the restaurant Sala Thai offers an Asian menu.
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Beach access
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
The 4-star The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz features air-conditioned rooms 6 minutes' walk from Art League Inc-Santa Cruz. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a desk and a photocopy machine.
The restaurant Little Caesars is situated within 200 metres of this Santa Cruz hotel.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The 4-star The Aqua Pacific Hotel Santa Cruz features air-conditioned rooms 6 minutes' walk from Art League Inc-Santa Cruz. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a desk and a photocopy machine.
The restaurant Little Caesars is situated within 200 metres of this Santa Cruz hotel.
5 Star Family Hotels Santa Cruz
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Beach access
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
The comfortable Edgewater Beach Inn Santa Cruz, located merely 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and a mere 1.5 km from Well Within Spa, features a heated pool for guests to take a dip in. There is also private car parking.
Ideal Bar & Grill serves a good range of American food and lies 6 minutes' walk away.
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Heated swimming pool
- Family rooms
Edgewater Beach Inn
The comfortable Edgewater Beach Inn Santa Cruz, located merely 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and a mere 1.5 km from Well Within Spa, features a heated pool for guests to take a dip in. There is also private car parking.
Ideal Bar & Grill serves a good range of American food and lies 6 minutes' walk away.
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Offering a location a 5-minute walk from West End Studio Theatre, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers 53 rooms. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms and access to a state-of-the-art fitness studio.
Tam's Restaurant serves Asian dishes and lies 150 metres away.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Children's menu
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Offering a location a 5-minute walk from West End Studio Theatre, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers 53 rooms. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms and access to a state-of-the-art fitness studio.
Tam's Restaurant serves Asian dishes and lies 150 metres away.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
Located within a 10-minute drive of the arts theater "Rio Theatre", the smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz has 4 outdoor tennis courts. Boasting access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, 4.9 km away, this 4-star hotel includes a sundeck, barbecue, and a golf course providing guests with renovated rooms.
At View a Treeside restaurant guests will enjoy American dishes and views of the mountain. The lounge bar has a happy hour and a TV along with sports drinks.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Located within a 10-minute drive of the arts theater "Rio Theatre", the smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz has 4 outdoor tennis courts. Boasting access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, 4.9 km away, this 4-star hotel includes a sundeck, barbecue, and a golf course providing guests with renovated rooms.
At View a Treeside restaurant guests will enjoy American dishes and views of the mountain. The lounge bar has a happy hour and a TV along with sports drinks.
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Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Offering luggage storage, the 3-star Best Western Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, merely 1.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church and about 25 minutes' walk from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre". The inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Denny's serves a good range of American food and lies 150 metres away.
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
Offering luggage storage, the 3-star Best Western Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, merely 1.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church and about 25 minutes' walk from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre". The inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Denny's serves a good range of American food and lies 150 metres away.
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Located 16 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers 8 air-conditioned rooms. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is adjacent to Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 450 metres away.
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located 16 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers 8 air-conditioned rooms. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is adjacent to Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 450 metres away.
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Beach access
Andril Fireplace Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
Located a 6-minute stroll from Chapel, the 3-star Andril Fireplace Cottages Pacific Grove hotel offers spacious rooms 3.4 km from the waterfront Cannery Row Street. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Phoebe's Cafe serves American dishes and lies a few moments from the property.
Andril Fireplace Cottages
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Children's play area
Andril Fireplace Cottages
Located a 6-minute stroll from Chapel, the 3-star Andril Fireplace Cottages Pacific Grove hotel offers spacious rooms 3.4 km from the waterfront Cannery Row Street. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Phoebe's Cafe serves American dishes and lies a few moments from the property.
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The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
Situated merely 1.8 km from a shopping hub like Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping Center, the comfortable The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose provides guests with luggage storage. The 3-star luxurious hotel includes marble floors in its decor and such practical amenities as parking.
Al Castello Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria serves various kinds of Italian dishes fairly close to The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose.
The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose
Situated merely 1.8 km from a shopping hub like Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping Center, the comfortable The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose provides guests with luggage storage. The 3-star luxurious hotel includes marble floors in its decor and such practical amenities as parking.
Al Castello Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria serves various kinds of Italian dishes fairly close to The Bristol Hotel Campbell San Jose.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, located an 11-minute walk from Earthbound Farm Stand, offers 94 air-conditioned rooms. Highlights at this resort include an American-style restaurant, a lobby bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. The on-site at the Lodge restaurant with American cuisine is a part of The Quail Carmel-by-the-Sea. This property features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of American cuisine.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Children's menu
The Quail Lodge
The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, located an 11-minute walk from Earthbound Farm Stand, offers 94 air-conditioned rooms. Highlights at this resort include an American-style restaurant, a lobby bar and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Breakfast is offered in the restaurant every morning. The on-site at the Lodge restaurant with American cuisine is a part of The Quail Carmel-by-the-Sea. This property features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of American cuisine.
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The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Mini-bar
- Golf centre
- Children's menu
Located about a 20-minute walk from Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, the 3-star The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast Monterey offers a solarium and a Jacuzzi. The bed & breakfast offers views of Monterey Bay and provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Located only a few steps from this accommodation, the restaurant Bulldog Pub offers a British menu.
The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Mini-bar
- Golf centre
- Children's menu
The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast
Located about a 20-minute walk from Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, the 3-star The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast Monterey offers a solarium and a Jacuzzi. The bed & breakfast offers views of Monterey Bay and provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Located only a few steps from this accommodation, the restaurant Bulldog Pub offers a British menu.
Woodcrest Hotel Cupertino
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Separate tub and shower
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
- Children's buffet
The smoke-free Woodcrest Hotel Cupertino Santa Clara is situated right in the centre of Santa Clara 2.5 km from Kona Kai Swim & Racquet Club. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this 3-star hotel also has amenities such as a convenience store and luggage storage.
This accommodation is just near Ihop and offers a broad selection of meals.
Woodcrest Hotel Cupertino
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Separate tub and shower
- Jacuzzi
- Garden area
- Children's buffet
Woodcrest Hotel Cupertino
The smoke-free Woodcrest Hotel Cupertino Santa Clara is situated right in the centre of Santa Clara 2.5 km from Kona Kai Swim & Racquet Club. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this 3-star hotel also has amenities such as a convenience store and luggage storage.
This accommodation is just near Ihop and offers a broad selection of meals.
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Private beach
Fern River Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Children's play area
Providing 15 rooms, Fern River Resort Felton is situated nearly a 15-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. This 2-star hotel also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
Enjoy American cuisine in the bar Cowboy Bar & Grill, situated 300 metres away.
Fern River Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Table tennis
- Children's play area
Fern River Resort
Providing 15 rooms, Fern River Resort Felton is situated nearly a 15-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. This 2-star hotel also includes a charging station for electric vehicles.
Enjoy American cuisine in the bar Cowboy Bar & Grill, situated 300 metres away.
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The Stanford Park Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
The Stanford Park Hotel Menlo Park is located in Menlo Park, only a 14-minute walk from Allied Arts Guild Event Venue, and offers a heated pool. Featuring 161 rooms with views of the mountain, this 4-star hotel is a mere 1.9 km from Stanford Arizona Botanical Garden.
The restaurant Menlo Tavern is just around the corner from The Stanford Park Hotel.
The Stanford Park Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
The Stanford Park Hotel
The Stanford Park Hotel Menlo Park is located in Menlo Park, only a 14-minute walk from Allied Arts Guild Event Venue, and offers a heated pool. Featuring 161 rooms with views of the mountain, this 4-star hotel is a mere 1.9 km from Stanford Arizona Botanical Garden.
The restaurant Menlo Tavern is just around the corner from The Stanford Park Hotel.
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Guest favorite
Maple Tree Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Offering a sundeck and a golf course, and views of the city, Maple Tree Inn Sunnyvale is located 25 minutes' walk from the themed Las Palmas Park. This inn offers a charging station for electric vehicles on site and a heated pool.
Guests can dine at the restaurant UlavacharU, which is about 200 metres away.
Maple Tree Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Children's buffet
Maple Tree Inn
Offering a sundeck and a golf course, and views of the city, Maple Tree Inn Sunnyvale is located 25 minutes' walk from the themed Las Palmas Park. This inn offers a charging station for electric vehicles on site and a heated pool.
Guests can dine at the restaurant UlavacharU, which is about 200 metres away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Sea & Sand Inn |
8.9 / 10 (267 Reviews) |
From 354$ | |
| Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
7.7 / 10 (1027 Reviews) |
From 108$ | |
| Surf City Inn & Suites |
6.9 / 10 (1609 Reviews) |
From 77$ | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (200 Reviews) |
From 216$ | |
| Best Western Plus All Suites Inn |
7.5 / 10 (320 Reviews) |
From 134$ |
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