What is Santa Cruz like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly place for a holiday, you might want to think about Santa Cruz. Here you'll find an intriguing array of activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From sporting events to the entertainment choices, Santa Cruz has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay and Ocean Street. When you're ready to relax after a day of sightseeing 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 just a click away!
What should I see and do with kids in and around Santa Cruz?
You'll find that Santa Cruz and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to see while you're in town with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your getaway educational and fun:
- 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