Family resorts in Santa Cruz

The smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is around 10 minutes by car from the arts theater "Rio Theatre" and features a sundeck, barbecue, and a golf course.

The 4-star Chaminade has a heated pool as well as a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and two hot tubs. Guests can join hiking, lawn tennis, and badminton.

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 situated within 25 minutes' walk of the waterfront Cannery Row Street and features a shared lounge, a golf course, and spa services. Staying at this Monterey hotel, guests can discover a popular area, within reach of shopping venues like Del Monte Shopping Center.

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.

Located about 25 minutes' walk from the friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park, the smoke-free Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley hotel boasts 2 outdoor tennis courts. At this 5-star resort, guests can use a sun deck, massage therapy, and a picnic area or spend the day lazing by an outdoor heated pool.

A steam room, a hot tub, sauna rooms, and a foot bath allow you to relax in Bernardus Lodge & Spa hotel during your stay. Activities such as hiking, bocce, and croquet can be enjoyed on site.

The Pacific front Hidden Sandy Beach Park is within 25 minutes' walk of the 4-star oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort Aptos, which boasts a patio and a shared lounge.

There is an outdoor swimming pool featuring a hot tub.

The intimate 3-star Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row By Ihg is just near the waterfront Cannery Row Street and offers a lift and a vending machine.

Highlighting 8 outdoor tennis courts, the countryside Carmel Valley Ranch, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt hotel stands within a few blocks of Santa Lucia Mountains. Located in a rural area, this 4-star hotel features a swimming pool and 141 rooms with vineyard views.

This Carmel Valley hotel provides a refreshing stay with a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and a foot bath, along with spa therapy, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Guests staying at the accommodation are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness centre.

The 2-star smoke-free Carmel Resort Inn offers quick access to Devendorf City Park, located just a 7-minute stroll away. This Carmel-by-the-Sea resort also includes parking.

There is a barbecue and a golf course provided on site.

Offering massage therapy, a golf course, and spa services, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa is 3.6 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium. There is a lounge bar and a heated pool available on the premises.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey has access to a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.

The 5-star Cordevalle San Martin hotel lies nearly a 10-minute ride from a natural paradise like Uesugi Farms, and features a restaurant and a gift shop.

You can enjoy your stay at the Cordevalle San Martin while relaxing at an outdoor swimming pool. Guests have the option of attending fitness classes at a yoga area available on site.

Located 6 km from such entertainment venues as Sunset Cultural Center Theatre, Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn Carmel Highlands offers spacious rooms with sea views. Guests have access to a heated pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn offers not only spa therapy and a golf course, but also a hot tub and two hot tubs.

The 2-star Ridgemark Golf Club And Resort Hollister has 21 rooms and is located 3.9 km from First Presbyterian Church. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in public areas.

Situated within 4 km of the scenic bird sanctuary "Carmel River State Beach", the charming Highlands Inn, A Destination By Hyatt Carmel Highlands is furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing guests with essentials like Wi-Fi and a charging station for electric vehicles.

Pool area features a hot tub not to mention an outdoor swimming pool. The property also gives guests access to fitness classes at a fitness centre located on site.