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 Monterey Bay, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. 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 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
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Pleasure Point Park
- Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Monterey Bay
- Ocean Street
- Pacific Avenue
Museums & Art Galleries
Sights & Landmarks
- Shopping
- Pacific Garden Mall
- Swift Street Courtyard