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Check availability on Santa Cruz Family Friendly Hotels

Tonight
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Tomorrow
8 Jul - 9 Jul
This weekend
11 Jul - 13 Jul
Next weekend
18 Jul - 20 Jul

Top Santa Cruz Family Friendly Hotels

Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Great location "
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, (1003)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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, (1002)
"Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel."
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel Solares
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1002)
"Great spot close to Boardwalk."
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hotel Solares
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aerial view

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"The location alone is worth five stars!"
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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, (1007)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is €337
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1099)
"This was a great location cute restaurant and fun pool we will be back!"
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

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

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (195)
"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 €910
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!
Pool

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
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Was easy stay room was clean easy check in pool area clean wiĺ stay again"
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Surf City Inn and Suites
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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?
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 choices to stay with the children include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.
How many family hotels will I find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 11 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.