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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only) |
6.8 / 10 (705 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
Motel Santa Cruz |
4.2 / 10 (564 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz |
7.1 / 10 (210 Reviews) |
From 102$ | |
Chaminade Resort & Spa |
7.4 / 10 (439 Reviews) |
From 245$ | |
Ocean Pacific Lodge |
8.2 / 10 (1192 Reviews) |
From 109$ |
One of the best things about travelling with kids is that there are family-friendly hotels everywhere you go. And when it comes to taking your little ones to Santa Cruz in United States, there’s no exception!
But with so many choices, how do you decide which is the best family hotel for your Santa Cruz getaway?
Here are four reasons why family hotels are the best option when travelling to Santa Cruz in the US with kids:
1. They offer extra amenities and services specifically designed for kids and families.
2. They often have larger rooms that can accommodate the whole family.
3. They offer babysitting and other child-care services, so parents can have some time to themselves.
4. They typically have restaurants and pools on site, which makes life a lot easier when travelling with kids.
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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)
From 59$
The 2-star Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is a boutique accommodation comprising 55 air-conditioned rooms within a few minutes drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The arts theater "Rio Theatre" is less than 1.1 km from the venue, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 0.8 km from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center. The hotel is 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz.
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Motel Santa Cruz
From 79$
Featuring free Wi Fi throughout the property, Motel Santa Cruz is set approximately 25 minutes' stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel is set 1.4 km from Museum of Art and History.
The venue is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from DeLaveaga Park. The accommodation is near a beach. Ocean Street is also located near the hotel.
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Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz
From 102$
Featuring a free private car park, a golf course and a seasonal outdoor pool, Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel offers accommodation within 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The venue is located off Town Clock, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.
This hotel is centrally based near the local beach. DeLaveaga Park is about 1.6 km from the property. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is also within a few minutes drive from Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
From 245$
A 15-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 4-star Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz offers an a la carte restaurant on site. The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from The Mystery Spot.
Home is less than 3.2 km away. The accommodation is near a beach.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
From 109$
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz is a 2-star accommodation an 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The venue provides 56 guestrooms appointed with television with satellite channels, climate control and Wi-Fi for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the hotel is set 0.8 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The city centre is within 10 minutes' walk away. Museum of Art and History is also located near the property. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is a short drive away.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
Airport nearby ✈️ | Monterey Peninsula, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International |
Average Price 💰 | 250$ |
Hotels in Santa Cruz 🏨 | 80 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 3870 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | University of California at Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Museum of Art and History, Cave Train |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only) |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Motel Santa Cruz |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz |
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Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
From 124$
Set 10 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, this 3-star Best Western Inn is located near First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. All guests can enjoy high-speed Internet access in public areas and access to a fitness area.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is set 2.5 km from University of California at Santa Cruz. The centre of Santa Cruz is a 20-minute walk from the accommodation. Best Western Inn is a short ride from The Mystery Spot.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 149$
Featuring a sun terrace, a Jacuzzi and a heated swimming pool, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel offers accommodation 17 minutes' stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Museum of Art and History is 950 metres from the venue, while Soquel Avenue & Ocean Street bus station is 150 metres away.
The hotel is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from Abbott Square. This property is just off Ocean Street and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
From 149$
Entertainment activities and barbeque grills are offered at Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel, located 2.8 km from The Mystery Spot. Bigfoot Discovery Museum is less than 4.1 km away.
This venue is ideally based near the local beach. The accommodation is just minutes away from a beach. Valley Gardens Golf Course is a short drive away.
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
From 79$
Featuring complimentary parking, a sunbathing terrace and a golf course, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers accommodation in the vicinity of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The inn is placed in Westside Santa Cruz district, 800 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
The venue is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from Ocean Street. When staying at the hotel, you'll be 1.9 km to Neary Lagoon Park. Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is set near San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
From 145$
Featuring free parking and an indoor swimming pool, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers accommodation in Westside Santa Cruz district, nearly a 10-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from University of California at Santa Cruz.
The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is less than 1.8 km away. The hotel is only minutes from a beach.
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Aqua Breeze Inn
From 89$
Located near the Wide Main Sandy Beach, the 2-star Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz has 24-hour front desk assistance and housekeeping service. Santa Cruz city centre is a 10-minute walk from the venue, while the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach is set 2 km away.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The accommodation is near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
From 121$
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz, set in Westside Santa Cruz district, in 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, features free self-parking, a sauna and a Jacuzzi on site. The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
The Mystery Spot is less than 4.4 km away.
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Bay Front Inn
From 126$
The 2-star Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is within 2.7 km from University of California at Santa Cruz. The property provides 50 guestrooms appointed with climate control, Wi-Fi and television for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 0.9 km from Cowell Beach. The magnificent beach is set 500 metres away. Bay Front Inn is a few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
From 155$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and a courtyard throughout the property, Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz is located about 600 metres from the Wide Main Sandy Beach. The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, a few steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
This accommodation is in a 15-minute walk from To Honor Surfing Monument. A 15-minute walk will take you into the centre of Santa Cruz. Beach Street Inn And Suites is just a short drive from University of California at Santa Cruz.
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Continental Inn
From 99$
Located 17 minutes' walk to Pacific Garden Mall, the 2-star Continental Inn Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms a within 25 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. There is a photocopy machine, a fax machine and a business centre at the inn.
The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, a few steps from Ocean Street. The accommodation boasts location within 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre. Continental Inn is a few minutes' drive from Museum of Art and History.
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 239$
Featuring a sunbathing terrace, a Jacuzzi and a patio, Dream Inn Santa Hotel offers accommodation in Westside Santa Cruz district, an 11-minute stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Cowell Beach is 250 metres from the venue.
A great location allows guests to explore the area and Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is located within walking distance. The surfing beach is placed about 50 metres away. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is also located near the hotel. University of California at Santa Cruz is only a few minutes' drive away.
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Seaway Inn
From 209$
Seaway Inn Santa Cruz, located within an 8-minute walk to Cowell Beach, features a safety deposit box, parking and a vending machine. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 650 metres from the inn, while Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus station is 100 metres away.
The property is situated 2 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 45 km from Monterey Peninsula airport. The beach is 100 metres away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is also located near the hotel. A short drive will take you to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 180$
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz, located 3.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, offers guests a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace. University of California at Santa Cruz is less than 2.4 km away.
The venue is situated 3 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. A surfing beach is about 16 minutes’ walk from the inn. Moore creek preserve is also located near the accommodation. Fire Pit Fireplace Store is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Quality Inn Santa Cruz
From 72$
The 2-star Quality Inn Santa Cruz is in a 10-minute drive away from University of California at Santa Cruz. Enjoy your holiday in a warm atmosphere and relax in air-conditioned rooms which have free Wi-Fi and cable channels.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can reach the centre of Santa Cruz within 15 minutes' walk. Quality Inn Santa Cruz lies in vicinity of Kiva Retreat House.
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Hotel Solares
From 101$
Hotel Solares Santa Cruz boasts 24-hour front desk assistance, 24-hour security and shopping service and a premium location around 20 minutes' stroll of Cowell Beach. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is set 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park.
The accommodation lies in a tourist area of Santa Cruz, within 10 minutes' walk of the city centre. Attractions within walking distance include Cocoanut Grove and Beach Flats Community Garden. Pacific Garden Mall is only a few minutes' drive away.
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Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
From 107$
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz features a free carpark and a golf course, and lies 15 minutes' drive away from The Mystery Spot. The venue is located off the Wide Main Sandy Beach, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel is set around 15 minutes' stroll of Neary Lagoon Park. The beach is 750 metres away. Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is a short drive from Museum of Art and History.
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
From 229$
Overlooking the terrace, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is nearly a 25-minute walk from Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz. This inn features entertainment activities and a BBQ area as well as free WiFi throughout the venue.
The accommodation is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz district, near Sunny Cove Beach County Park. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is within 2.8 km away. Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is also located near the hotel. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a short drive away.
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
From 102$
Nestled near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi throughout the venue. 1.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the property is also 1.2 km away from Pacific Garden Mall.
Located off Mike Fox Skate Park, the inn is about 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. The beach is 750 metres away. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is just a short drive from Neary Lagoon Park.
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Beachview Inn
From 60$
Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Beachview Inn has 24-hour front desk assistance, 24-hour security and housekeeping. It is a 5-minute drive from Ocean View Park and a 49-minute drive from Mineta San Jose International airport.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 2.9 km away from University of California at Santa Cruz. It is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. You can get to Pacific Avenue in a few minutes by car.
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Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites
From 292$
The 3-star Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz lies around a 25-minute walk to Ocean View Park. Offering views of the garden, the venue is placed close to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
This accommodation is in a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests will find Santa Cruz city centre within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites is a short driving distance of University of California at Santa Cruz.
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Mission Inn
From 139$
Set 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, Mission Inn features free self parking, a spa area and a Jacuzzi. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is set 2.5 km from Cowell Beach.
The accommodation is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach. This hotel is just off New Leaf Community Markets and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.