Book Kid-Friendly Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz from $82

Name: Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Price range: $136 total
Rating: 8.8

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Top Eastside Santa Cruz Kid Friendly Hotels

Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

Santa Cruz CA

This cottage features a garden, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.

10/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)

Amenities!! Host rapid response time

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Santa Cruz CA

This vacation home featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)

The view was fantastic. The home worked GREAT for the 6 of us, and even when we entertained an additional 6 people, there was plenty of room for everyone.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Santa Cruz CA

This vacation home features a garden, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Families like: Kitchen, close to beach, games and toys, washer and dryer

Travelers say...

The location is wonderful - so close to the beach. We really enjoyed the outside living space on the lower and upper decks. The kitchen had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 nightly

$136 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (578 reviews)

Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hitching Post Studios Inn

1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$71 nightly

$82 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A business center, a garden, and express check-out are also on offer.

8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)

A great value for the a clean, comfortable room with everything you need. The staff was helpful and friendly. Convenient parking right by your room. Although it’s quiet and I heard no street noise, the hotel is located on a busy street with lots of businesses, so if it’s a view or nature you want, ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Harbor Inn

645 Seventh Ave Santa Cruz CA

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and express check-in are also on offer.

8.4/10 Very Good! (354 reviews)

the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Hotels With Pools in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$71 nightly

$82 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)

Eastside Santa Cruz Kid-Friendly Hotels

It’s not a family vacation if you can’t bring the entire clan with you, is it? Next time you have a few days off from work, plan a family-friendly getaway. Set off on an adventure the entire family will love, and book your stay at one of the kid-friendly hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz.

Your little ones are the most important thing in your life, so make sure they enjoy your accommodation as much as you do. From a kids-only room service menu (macaroni and cheese, anyone?) to special perks like in-room video game consoles, these lodgings provide a little something extra for the smaller members of your crew. The best family-friendly hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz may even offer playgrounds and other activities to keep the kiddos busy. What’s more, some hotels provide a babysitting service so you can get a few hours to yourself!

Whether you’re traveling with one small child or hauling around your entire extended family, Travelocity is here to help. Let us hook you up with hotels for kids in Eastside Santa Cruz that will keep your youngsters happy without breaking the bank. You can save even more when you bundle your flight and hotel together, so what are you waiting for? Grab your family and get ready to explore!