What is Santa Cruz Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Santa Cruz. Here you'll find an interesting array of activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the sports events to the entertainment choices, Santa Cruz has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay and Ocean Street. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Santa Cruz has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. We have 10 Santa Cruz family hotels, the right one is waiting for you!
What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Santa Cruz?
Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:
- Free cribs • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Walkable location
- Free cribs • Free in-room internet • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Central location
- Free parking • Free cribs • Free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Central location
- Free cribs • Free continental breakfast • Free in-room internet • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
- Free parking • Outdoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel with spa, near Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkHotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel with pool bar, near Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkComfort Inn Santa Cruz
Within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel with 24-hour fitness center, near Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkOcean Pacific Lodge
Convenient to Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkWhat Should I See and Do with Kids in Santa Cruz?
You'll find that Santa Cruz and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to see while you're in town with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your trip both educational and memorable:
- Parks
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
- Pleasure Point Park
- Wilder Ranch State Park
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Monterey Bay
- Ocean Street
Museums & Art Galleries
Sights & Landmarks
- Shopping
- Pacific Avenue
- Pacific Garden Mall
- Swift Street Courtyard