There are endless California family vacation destinations throughout the Golden State, from mountain getaways to beach towns. Families seeking a beach vacation at a destination resort will find the perfect escape at Seascape Beach Resort in Santa Cruz. Experience fun for the whole family with our on-site beach, golf course, sports club, kids' swim park, and restaurants. When you are ready to discover more family fun, the best things to do with kids in Santa Cruz are just a stone’s throw away from our resort. Enhance your vacation with these kid-friendly activities and attractions:
7 Things to Do in Santa Cruz with Kids
1. Spend a classic summer day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ride dozens of thrilling amusement park rides. Then, walk down the boardwalk and check out even more family-friendly attractions like bowling, mini golf, arcades, laser tag, and classic midway games. And when you have worked up an appetite, refuel at one of the tasty restaurants.
2. Extending into Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Wharf is an excellent place for shopping, dining, and wildlife watching with the kids. Find a spot along the wharf and keep your eyes peeled for birds, dolphins, otters, sea lions, and whales.
3. Visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and learn about ocean conservation and the marine life of Monterey Bay. Explore exhibit halls, meet marine life at touch pools, and see the bay's wildlife at more than 20 aquariums.
4. Head to the boardwalk and hop on the Roaring Camp Santa Cruz Beach Train for a one-of-a-kind family adventure! Travel down the San Lorenzo River Gorge to Roaring Camp and have even more fun at the Kids Club.
5. Experience a gravitational anomaly that defies the laws of physics at The Mystery Spot. Take a guided tour and witness the strange phenomenon for yourself during your California family vacation.
6. Discover the natural beauty of Santa Cruz while hiking, birding, tide pooling, whale watching, surfing, mountain biking, sailing, and kayaking. Whether you want to hike through towering redwoods at Henry Cowell or local history at Wilder Ranch, there is an adventure for everyone.
7. Take the kids to learn something new at the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. This museum encourages kids to engage in creative play through interactive activities like drawing with laser pendulums and a climbing wall.
Book Your Stay at Our Family Resort in Santa Cruz, CA
Reserve your California family vacation with Seascape Beach Resort and embrace laidback family fun against a backdrop of stunning coastal beauty. Our spacious two-bedroom villas are perfect for families, offering a primary en-suite for the parents and a guest bedroom for kids. Cook together in your fully equipped kitchen, watch the sunset from your private balcony, and take advantage of our resort amenities. Book online or contact us at 831-688-6800 to make your reservation at our family-friendly resort!
