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Check availability on Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Tonight
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Tomorrow
28 Jun - 29 Jun
This weekend
27 Jun - 29 Jun
Next weekend
4 Jul - 6 Jul

Top Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great places "
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)
"Amazing stay!"
The price is SAR 638
SAR 728 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 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, (1000)
"Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus! "
The price is SAR 634
SAR 725 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel Solares
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hotel Solares

2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1003)
"The pool was nice it was quiet in room relaxing i will come again safe"
The price is SAR 389
SAR 527 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Solares
Aqua Breeze Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Park View (Kitchenware not included) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 SAR 411
SAR 471 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 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, (1002)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is SAR 1,121
SAR 1,274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1095)
"Beautiful property and great service "
The price is SAR 537
SAR 618 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

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

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (193)
"Easy checkin. Good communication with property host. Plenty of space. Walking distance to beach. Super quiet neighborhood."
The price is SAR 1,969
SAR 3,679 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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, (261)
"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, (1001)
"We liked that it was walking distance and clean. The staff was amazing"
The price is SAR 329
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Surf City Inn and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.