Family resorts in Santa Cruz

Featuring 4 outdoor tennis courts, the smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz offers a location about 25 minutes' walk from DeLaveaga Park. Facing mountain views, the 4-star hotel is 2.5 km from Arana Gulch Trail and offers an American restaurant plus hiking, lawn tennis, and yoga.

A sauna and yoga classes are accessible by guests for free. A steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and two hot tubs, along with a sundeck, barbecue, and a golf course, are featured at the Chaminade. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a yoga area that offers yoga classes. The onsite relaxation experience features aromatherapy, reflexology, and body wraps as well as a heated swimming pool with a hot tub. Business guests also get access to a 24-hour business centre including conference facilities and a photocopier.

Featuring a steam room and a sauna, The Quail Lodge Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel is 11 minutes' walk from Earthbound Farm Stand. Located not far from the Carmel River, this resort boasts a lounge bar, hiking, lawn tennis, and cycling.

An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness studio and a yoga area are available at The Quail Carmel-by-the-Sea. Guests can play minigolf at this hotel.

The 5-star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa lies in Cannery Row with numerous restaurants, shops, and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, around 10 minutes' walk from Hoffman Park, and entices guests to relax in a treatment room and a Jacuzzi. Boasting a location a short way from the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium, the hotel features 280 rooms as well as a barber shop and a restaurant.

The property offers a fitness centre and a steam room for free. You can also join diving, hiking, and cycling, as well as cars for rent. The Monterey Plaza invites guests to join fitness classes held in a fitness studio. Onsite wellness options include a spa salon along with aromatherapy, body wraps, and body treatments.

Situated about 15 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River, the 2-star Fern River Resort Felton offers rooms with views of the patio.

Access to a game room ensures utmost entertainment. An array of activities is offered on site, such as biking, hiking, and ping-pong.

The 3-star smoke-free Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey is nestled within 25 minutes' walk of the waterfront Cannery Row Street, offering 141 rooms and featuring a shared lounge, a golf course, and spa services. The hotel boasts 4 acres of gardens, with the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium 2.6 km away.

Guests can stay fit thanks to an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness studio provided on the premises. Business travellers will have access to a 24-hour business centre provided on site.

Located just 200 metres from Monterey Bay, the 4-star Intercontinental The Clement Monterey By Ihg Hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a private parking lot. The resort is a good starting point for Monterey's sports attractions, including Monterey Pines Golf Club, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

Guests can relax by a heated pool with a hot tub. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a 24-hour fitness centre that offers fitness classes. A spa salon will surely add to a perfect stay. Finally, the Intercontinental Monterey houses a 24-hour business centre featuring conference equipment and a photocopy machine.

The 4-star Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina, about 5 minutes' walk from Marina Dunes features a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course. Boasting a heated swimming pool, the resort is nestled merely 1.8 km from natural attractions like Locke Paddon Park.

Yoga classes and spa services are available for no additional cost. The property’s pool area has a hot tub. At the Sanctuary, guests can try a wide range of activities such as beach volleyball, cycling, and yoga. Onsite wellness options include 2 treatment rooms and a wellness centre along with aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, and body treatments.

Featuring a spa salon with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure, the smoke-free Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley hotel is located about 25 minutes' walk from the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park. Boasting access to Cowgirl Winery, 2.9 km away, this 5-star resort includes a sundeck, massage therapy, and a picnic area providing guests with air-conditioned rooms.

A sauna and yoga classes are featured for free. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool, where guests can enjoy a hot tub. You can join in with hiking, bocce, and croquet available on site. Guests are welcomed to relax in a steam room, a hot tub, sauna rooms, and a foot bath available on site.

The 4-star oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort Aptos is located within 25 minutes' walk of the Pacific front Hidden Sandy Beach Park and features a patio and a shared lounge. Boasting a breathtaking location within a few blocks of Seascape Park, this Aptos resort overlooks Monterey Bay.

An outdoor swimming pool with an adjacent hot tub is available at the Seascape Aptos. Guests can also participate in fitness classes at a fitness studio on the premises. This Aptos hotel also features conference equipment and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.

The intimate 3-star Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg is situated steps away from the waterfront Cannery Row Street and features a lift and a vending machine. The smoke-free resort lies in the Lighthouse district of Monterey, about a 5-minute ride from such cultural sights as the specialized Presidio of Monterey Museum.

Located about 10 minutes by car from the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park, the countryside Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt hotel comes with 8 outdoor tennis courts. At this 4-star hotel, you'll find a poolside bar, an American-style restaurant, a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a foot bath for pampering guests on site.

This Carmel Valley hotel features yoga classes and a steam room free of charge, making your stay enjoyable. The Carmel Valley Ranch offers a sundeck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge and a swimming pool with a hot tub. Guests staying at the accommodation are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness centre. Business travellers are welcome to use conference equipment and a photocopy machine provided at a 24-hour business centre on site.

Located only 7 minutes on foot from Rieser Fine Art, the 2-star smoke-free Carmel Resort Inn offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking.

There is a barbecue and a golf course provided onsite.

Featuring a heated pool onsite, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa offers a beautiful setting 16 minutes' walk from Del Monte Lake. With views of the pool, the resort is situated 3.6 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium and offers massage therapy, a golf course, and spa services.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa offers options for sports and relaxation in a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs, or at a gym. A selection of activities such as lawn tennis, basketball, and table tennis is offered on site or in the area. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you with a wellness area featuring aromatherapy and facial treatments.

Located nearly a 10-minute ride from San Martin Presbyterian Church, the 5-star smoke-free Cordevalle San Martin hotel boasts a full-service spa and a wellness area with aromatherapy, facials, and facial treatments. With a location 3.1 km from Wings of History Aviation Museum, this San Martin resort also features 4 outdoor tennis courts.

Options for an active stay feature a modern gym and an outdoor swimming pool available on site. If you like sports, the property provides a golf club, as well as access to archery, hiking, and lawn tennis. A steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a massage chair are provided to ensure utmost relaxation. The Cordevalle also features conference facilities and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.

Located 3.4 km from Gibson Beach, Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn Carmel Highlands offers spacious rooms 25 minutes' walk from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. The resort features a heated swimming pool, a fitness studio and Wi-Fi in public areas.

The Highlands Inn Carmel Highlands provides spa therapy and a golf course as well as a hot tub and two hot tubs.

Nestled 3.9 km from First Presbyterian Church, the 2-star Ridgemark Golf Club And Resort Hollister features 18 holes of golf. There is a free private car park on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Ridgemark Golf Club And Resort invites guests to join in on live performances. With a tennis court, guests can stay fit at this hotel.

The charming Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel, situated within 4 km of the Monastery Carmel River State Beach, is furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows and offers an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. Providing access to such entertainment venues as Sunset Cultural Center Theatre about a 15-minute ride away, the 4-star smoke-free resort has 2 restaurants.

The hotel offers a summer terrace and a golf course, as well as free use of a fitness centre and spa services. The accommodation will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. You can try hiking at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. This hotel features a full spa and a spa salon to add to a perfect stay. Business and leisure travellers can also make use of conference facilities and a xerox.