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2022
1. Shore Hotel
US$473
US$417
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travelup.com
US$423
Destinia.com
US$473
Hurb
US$379
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5,047 reviews
#1 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
My family (my husband, myself, & our 2 teenage kids) decided we’d take a quick little Santa Monica trip at Christmas and so I decided to look
for some
family friendly hotels
near the
pier.
”
“
Our family enjoyed
a great stay the staff was
friendly and our room was clean.
”
Best Seller
Breakfast included
2022
2. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
US$174
US$150
Booking.com
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Expedia.com
US$171
ZenHotels.com
US$174
Vio.com
US$131
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3,642 reviews
#2 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
The beach access is great too, low tides in the day time and decently sized tides by
the evening -
great place to visit with family
.
”
“
Room was clean,remodeled,view was great, easy access to the beach, breakfast was good enough, liked the fact that they has microwave,
family friendly hotel with
lots of guests
with kids, staffs were always availab...
”
3. The Saguaro Palm Springs
US$298
US$293
Booking.com
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Official Site
US$293
Lol.travel
US$298
Vio.com
US$181
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1,873 reviews
#3 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
I really enjoyed being at a place I associate with party times and fun and seeing the
other side of the property:
family friendly fun
.
”
“
Second visit. Its fun, vibrant with good staff
and good drinks. I would stay again. If you are looking for a sophisticated and quiet hotel then this probably isn't for you. If however a loud, brash hotel with…
”
2022
4. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
US$475
US$330
Booking.com
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Expedia.com
US$330
Agoda.com
US$475
Vio.com
US$292
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12,284 reviews
#4 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Great family friendly hotel
, spacious room, great
location
”
“
Had a wonderful
weekend getaway with family
, and had the
best time.
”
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2022
5. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
US$617
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US$562
Hotels.com
US$1,202
yescapade.com
US$545
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3,435 reviews
#5 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
I had read several reviews that this
wasn’t a
very family friendly
place and I
must say I saw the opposite!
”
“
It is
child friendly
with a beautiful property,
safe and off the street.
”
Special offer
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6. Bahia Resort Hotel
US$299
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Priceline
US$259
Expedia.com
US$299
Destinia.com
US$233
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6,129 reviews
#6 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Renee in reservations was very helpful going through different room options and helping us request two nearby
rooms close to
family friendly activities
.
”
“
Our family loves
this place so much this will
definitely be our #1 place to stay when we visit San Diego.
”
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2022
7. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
US$531
US$502
Booking.com
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Official Site
US$452
travelup.com
US$531
Expedia.com
US$502
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7,864 reviews
#7 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Also a
family friendly hotel
that keeps the
little ones feel welcomed.
”
“
The restaurant and coffee shop
are great, so are the
family friendly
hot tubs!
”
Special offer
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All Inclusive
2022
8. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
US$363
US$322
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US$316
Agoda.com
US$363
Vio.com
US$279
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6,633 reviews
#8 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Our family stayed
at the beautiful Catamaran
resort and enjoyed everything!
”
“
Sun, Sand, Perfect Location and
Family Friendly
”
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9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf
US$254
US$179
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Riu.com
US$179
SuperTravel
US$254
Lol.travel
US$145
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612 reviews
#9 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Very family friendly
, the staff were great.
”
“
Nice room with the quality you would expect.
Hotel provided a great buffet breakfast that was let down in my opinion a little by its provision of fruit juice from a chilled dispenser (from concerntrate, like…
”
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2022
10. Argonaut Hotel
US$401
US$338
Booking.com
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Official Site
US$292
travelup.com
US$401
Hotels.com
US$338
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7,632 reviews
#10 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
We opted for a City Suite room, and with the foldout couch and a rollaway bed, it was spacious,
comfortable and perfect for
our family of four
.
”
“
It’s a
family friendly hotel and
it was fun
seeing dogs around the hotel.
”
Special offer
Special Offer
FREE Breakfast for two
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2022
11. Capri Laguna On The Beach
US$353
US$250
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Hotels.com
US$250
Trip.com
US$353
Priceline
US$250
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1,297 reviews
#11 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
The staff is
family friendly
, even the the people
helping out with placing their umbrella and chairs are great.
”
“
Family friendly hotel
”
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12. Sierra Nevada Resort
US$287
US$281
Expedia.com
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Hotels.com
US$281
Lol.travel
US$287
Trip.com
US$200
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1,160 reviews
#12 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Sierra Nevada Resort is a pretty decent place to
stay in Mammoth. The room were recently updated and have a fresh aesthetic. The bathroom sink and vanity were updated but disappointingly the toilet and shower were...
”
“
My bf and I went to Mammoth for a day of
snowboarding, we stayed at the Sierra Nevada Resort for 2 nights and it was a delight. The mountain slopes are like 10 mins away. The hotel is walking distance to...
”
Breakfast included
2022
13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
US$201
Booking.com
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Free cancellation
Expedia.com
US$176
Hotels.com
US$176
Agoda.com
US$169
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224 reviews
#13 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
Lovely,
modern and
family friendly
Inn - very close
to the Beach and Downtown
”
“
Our family stayed
a night in a renovated triple
queen room and found it to be very clean and comfortable.
”
Special offer
Special Rate
Special rate available
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All Inclusive
14. San Diego Mission Bay Resort
US$369
US$323
Official Site
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Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay at stay
Booking.com
US$309
travelup.com
US$369
Hurb
US$288
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1,144 reviews
#14 Best Value of 180 Family Resorts in California
“
This resort is centrally located
and so
family friendly
, rooms are clean and
renovated.. we enjoyed almost every delicious meal with the friendly staff