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Best Hotels in Santa Cruz for Family

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6.8
Good
705 Reviews

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59$/night

Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)

525 Ocean Street

Located nearly a 25-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Oceana Inn Santa Cruz includes 55 rooms. The motel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in the rooms.

The rooms at the property include air conditioning, as well as media facilities like a satellite TV. Also, there is a safe box, coffee and tea making equipment provided.

This hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Family tourists will enjoy visiting the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, which is about 30 minutes' walk away.

The Oceana Santa Cruz allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Duck Island Pond approximately 400 metres away. There is Ocean View Park in proximity to this accommodation.

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7.2
Good
174 Reviews

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144$/night

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

126 Plymouth Street

Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 3-star Best Western Inn Santa Cruz is nearly a 25-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The inn entices guests to join whale watching to ensure a more exciting experience.

Staying at the Best Western, you may choose from one of the 28 rooms featuring a TV and satellite channels, as well as essentials such as ironing equipment and air conditioning. The rooms are equipped with an open bathroom.

This hotel is located about 200 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz and a mere 1.3 km from Mission Santa Cruz. Sights, within 30 minutes' walk of the Best Western Santa Cruz, include the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.

Guests might also go see Anthony's Bluff, which is merely 1.4 km away. Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is 19 minutes' walk away.

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8.7
Excellent
731 Reviews

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222$/night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Drive

The 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 rooms 200 metres from Swimming Dolphins.

Guests can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park situated 11 minutes' walk away.

The hotel is located a few steps from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, just off Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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Luxury Family Hotels in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to a number of luxury family hotels that offer comfort and relaxation to visitors. These hotels are known for their luxurious rooms and high-end amenities, making them ideal for families on vacation. They boast a range of activities and services that cater to the needs of both adults and kids, including outdoor pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. The hotels combine modern and traditional architectural styles, creating breathtakingly beautiful structures that attract guests from all over the world. Whether you are looking to unwind, enjoy adventure activities, or just spend quality time with family, Santa Cruz's luxury family hotels have got you covered.

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8.7
Excellent
202 Reviews

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219$/night

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

1505 Ocean Street

Situated about a 20-minute stroll from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz features high-speed Internet access in public areas and a car park on site. Offering a location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz near a motorway, this Santa Cruz hotel has 42 rooms and a swimming pool.

The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 20-minute walk. There is Seabright State Sandy Beach 2.8 km from the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz.

Guests may also get to the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, which is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.

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8
Very good
684 Reviews

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75$/night

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Drive

Offering a sunbathing terrace, spa therapy, and barbecue grills, the 4-star Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley hotel lies in a popular area of Scotts Valley, 3.8 km from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and 10 minutes by car from The Mystery Spot. Located within 7 km of University of California at Santa Cruz, the hotel features 177 rooms with views of the hills.

All of the allergy-friendly rooms are complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea makers, and some of them include a patio and a balcony.

Also, this comfortable hotel is within a 35-minute drive of Palo Alto.

Along with other cultural attractions Bigfoot Discovery Museum is nestled about 15 minutes by car from the Hilton.

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7.6
Very good
939 Reviews

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149$/night

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street

The 2-star Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, only 13 minutes' walk from Sanctuary Exploration Center and features 27 rooms with views of the ocean. The hotel provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.

The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort.

The centre of Santa Cruz is a 10 minutes' walk of this hotel. You can quickly reach Fluke, which is merely 1.1 km away.

The Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz lies within a few blocks of the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".

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Cheap Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers families an array of budget-friendly hotel options, without compromising on comfort and convenience. These hotels offer clean accommodations with basic amenities, making it an ideal choice for families looking for a cozy, safe, and comfortable place to stay. Many of these hotels come equipped with family suites or rooms to accommodate larger groups. Additionally, they are typically located near top attractions, making it easier to explore the city with minimal time spent commuting.

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7.8
Very good
766 Reviews

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65$/night

Drift Inn, Llc

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Situated a mere 1.6 km from the historic Looff Carousel, the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a car park on site.

The centre of Santa Cruz is a 10 minutes' walk of the motel. This Santa Cruz hotel offers location about a 20-minute stroll from Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue.

The Drift Inn Santa Cruz is just near Beach Flats Community Garden.

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8.7
Excellent
716 Reviews

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127$/night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

407 Broadway Ave

Offering an ATM and a lift, the modern Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel is located merely a 6-minute walk from Shopper's Corner. Featuring a prime location, the 3-star hotel includes a heated pool and a fitness room, plus guests can visit the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach", which is a mere 1.9 km away.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel features 61 rooms with a sitting area, furnished with a sofa bed and a writing desk. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as ironing equipment and climate control are also featured. Guests will enjoy hair dryers and bath sheets in the private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is within a few blocks of this comfortable hotel, while the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is 950 metres away. The Hyatt Place is also within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Cowell Beach.

Standing a mere 1.4 km away, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

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7.7
Very good
1022 Reviews

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108$/night

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

130 West Cliff Drive

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, located within 700 metres of Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hotel offers 27 rooms with views of the ocean.

The rooms at the Howard Johnson are air-conditioned and include such modern comforts as air conditioning.

The 2-star hotel is located in Santa Cruz, 5 minutes' walk from a beautiful beach. The property is nestled in proximity to the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre".

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can also be found about 750 metres away.

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Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a great destination for families with numerous Kid-friendly resorts. These resorts make sure kids are entertained and engaged throughout their stay. A Kid-Friendly resort includes amenities and activities catering to the interests and needs of children, ensuring that they enjoy their vacation. Some typical amenities include a kids’ pool, playground equipment, and daycare facilities. Other activities may include dance or music lessons, art classes, on-site games, and sports facilities. The goal is to provide a safe and entertaining environment for the young ones, allowing parents to relax and enjoy the overall experience.

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7
Good
1489 Reviews

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110$/night

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue

The affordable Hotel Solares Santa Cruz offers access to Ocean View Park, which is located merely 1.4 km away. The 2-star smoke-free hotel features a vending machine and a lift, as well as shopping service for guests' utmost comfort.

The rooms have a view over the beach.

This Santa Cruz hotel offers proximity to such family venues as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park (1.7 km) and Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster (1.8 km).

The Solares Santa Cruz is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station lies only 5 minutes' walk away.

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8.5
Very good
1757 Reviews

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109$/night

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue

Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz is located in the Cowell Beach district, just 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Parking is available on site at the inn.

The bathroom features a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and a shower cap.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides easy access to the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, which is 2.4 km away.

The Carousel Santa Cruz is also in proximity to the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".

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7.7
Very good
413 Reviews

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60$/night

Beachview Inn

50 Front Street

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, the smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz is about 25 minutes' walk from the arts theater "Rio Theatre". There is Wi-Fi in public areas, provided all the time.

There are 14 rooms at the Beachview Inn Santa Cruz, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The rooms have an en suite bathroom. Providing a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and bath sheets.

Located merely 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, this 2-star motel is also within a few blocks of entertainment venues like the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre". When staying at the Beachview Inn, guests will be a mere 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

The hotel is within 30 minutes' walk of the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.

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Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Santa Cruz

Family-friendly hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz offer comfortable and safe accommodation for families traveling with children. With a range of room options, these hotels cater to families of all sizes and offer various amenities such as complimentary breakfast, outdoor pools, and play areas for kids. Conveniently located near attractions, parks, and family-friendly restaurants, these hotels provide easy access for families to explore the city and create lasting memories. Whether on vacation or traveling for business, family-friendly hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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8.3
Very good
819 Reviews

From

114$/night

Mission Inn

2250 Mission Street

Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz is nearly a 25-minute walk from To Honor Surfing Monument. The inn provides a vending machine and free newspapers, plus Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.

The air-conditioned rooms are appointed with air conditioning, such modern amenities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and offer private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The rooms at the accommodation feature parquetry floors.

The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 25-minute walk, and natural attractions like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are 2.4 km away. This Santa Cruz hotel is also located a mere 400 metres from New Leaf Community Markets and approximately a 5-minute ride from Cowell Beach.

There is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park 2.5 km from the property.

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7.1
Good
421 Reviews

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59$/night

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

311 2Nd Street

Offering luggage storage, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, merely 1.3 km from Museum of Art and History and just 11 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The motel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site.

Facing the street, some of the 25 rooms come with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as individual climate control and central heating. These air-conditioned rooms also have a minibar and tea/coffee making equipment as well as a safe box to keep your belongings safe. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as towels.

This Santa Cruz hotel is situated about 500 metres from Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue and within 5 minutes' drive of Santa Cruz Anchorage. Sights, merely 1.7 km from the Fireside Santa Cruz, include Ocean View Park.

Take benefit from the proximity to Seabright State Sandy Beach, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away.

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9
Excellent
1328 Reviews

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279$/night

Beach Street Inn And Suites

125 Beach Street

Offering a terrace and a courtyard, and views of the sea, Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz is located a 19-minute walk from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. This 3-star hotel features baggage storage along with luggage storage.

Bathrooms, equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also feature a hair dryer and towels.

The inn is situated in the Cowell Beach district, in close proximity to Sanctuary Exploration Center. The property in Santa Cruz is 0.6 km from Sky Glider.

You can enjoy the proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, which is about 5 minutes' walk away.

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8.3
Very good
577 Reviews

From

100$/night

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

1410 Ocean Street

Located 300 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg offers contemporary rooms. High-speed Internet access is offered in public areas and private car parking is available on site.

Take benefit from the proximity to L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery, which is a 17-minute walk away.

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Santa Cruz Family Hotels

My name is Mayra Koss and I am a School Psychologist. I have had the pleasure of traveling with Family-Friendly Hotels to various destinations, most recently to the lovely city of Santa Cruz. During my stay, I found the experience to be full of joy and adventure. Everything from the spacious and comfortable rooms, to the amazing pool areas, and scrumptious meal options, made my vacation a truly memorable one. The staff was friendly and attentive and gave me the best service I could have ever asked for. I think these kind of hotels are truly invaluable for family experiences. They really make you feel as though you are part of a larger family unit and help ensure that you have a wonderful time throughout your stay. To that end, I have created a list of the Best Family Hotels in Santa Cruz that I have visited or would like to visit, which are sure to provide families with a great and exciting journey.

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Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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