Top 10 Family Hotels California | Family Friendly California Hotels

California is unarguably one of the best tourist destinations in the world, offering a diverse range of hospitality and family-friendly services to all and sundry. The state is located on the western coast of the U.S, and it comprises spectacular cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. All these regions in California are widely known for their sunny and sandy beaches, cosmopolitan flair, modern architecture, famous landmarks, technological feat, and unrivaled geographical features. Perhaps that’s why California is host to many amazing family hotels that can help transform the dreams of families into realities. Without further ado, below are the top 15 family hotels in California as at today.

# 1

Resort at Pelican Hill

This resort center is every family’s dreams and it is truly worth the hype. Apart from being located along the coast of Newport Beach where families can play golf and have a magnificent viewing experience, the Resort at Pelican Hill is perfectly designed for families who love large pools and great spa services. In fact, there is never a dull moment for kids in this 5-star hotel. The relaxation center has a top notch children’s club, children’s pool, and babysitting (surcharge). Kids that love playing video games, table tennis, air hockey and pool table as well as eating different types of cookies and chocolate will not be disappointed at all in this hotel as it provides such services and amenities for them. Besides, parents and children will have access to a world-class fitness center, and they will be provided with spacious villas where kids can play around and have more fun. More so, in this hotel, parents can get services like Olivo Pedicure, Crystal C Therapy, Body Gelato, California Sugar Glow, Deserving Mother’s Massage, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Aroma Intentions Massage, and Amber Gold Signature Massage.

# 2

Constellation Residences at Northstar

Never before has any hotel paid so much attention to family-friendly services than Constellation Residences at Northstar. The hotel, which is located in Tahoe National Forest in Truckee, is an excellent destination for people who need premium family-friendly amenities. The hotel prides itself in providing separate living rooms, separate dining area, great pools, gym, outdoor tennis court, snack bar, babysitting or childcare, laundry facilities, kitchen, free Wi-Fi for families, and room amenities. That’s not all. Kids have access to their own customized arcade/game room, outdoor pools, in-room childcare (surcharge), cribs/infant beds, and much more. It also provides parents spa services like body treatments, manicures and pedicures, couple treatment rooms, body scrubs, facial treatments, aromatherapy treatments, and spa tub in spa. Another reason why families will enjoy their vacation in this resort is that it offers stunning panoramic views of slopes and mountains. For parents who are concerned about the comfort and happiness of their kids, children’s menu and supervised childcare services are also available at Constellation Residences at Northstar.

# 3

Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square

Located adjacent to the San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square is Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square, a landmark residence-style hotel that offers plenty of 5-star facilities for families. This 5-star hotel was opened in 2008; since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds, offering different dining options and family amenities to provide a memorable historic experience for families. This hotel also has lots of spacious and luxurious rooms and dining areas that are craftily adorned with all sorts of features like flat screen LCD television, washers and dryers, open loft-like ceiling, richly colored carpeting and interiors, slated hearth-framed fireplace, sub-zero refrigerator, great pendant lights, and elegant contemporary sofas and chairs. Among other pros that families can enjoy in Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square include a great laundry service, an amazing fitness center, an excellent customer service and stunning views of Ghirardelli Square.

# 4

Montage Beverly Hills

Montage Beverly Hills is another luxury hotel located at the heart of the Golden Triangle district and at the center of all the exotic restaurants, beaches and boutiques in Beverly Hills. It is regarded as a dream hotel for families not only because everything from its staff, pools, Jacuzzi, rooms, rooms, chairs, valets, and customer services is just out of this world but also because it is situated in a location that offers lots of recreational services for the curious mind. Parents and kids will love this hotel as it offers state-of-the-art amenities, including full-service luxury spa, ATM/banking, coffee shop, salon, rooftop pool, valet parking, children’s club, limo/town car service, free Wi-Fi, and restaurants and lounges. Other recreational stuff that families can enjoy nearby the Montage Beverly Hills include shopping, yoga classes, fitness class on site, biking/hiking trails nearby, golf lessons, and Pilates classes on site, and much more.

# 5

Monarch Beach Resort

There is no single word that can perfectly describe the Monarch Beach Resort. Situated at Monarch Beach, this hotel is incredible, stunning, outstanding, awesome, just name it. Apart from offering huge rooms and breathtaking family-friendly amenities, the Tuscan-style resort is a great place for parents who have a keen interest in getting the best spa services. Children can also have a great time in this hotel as the Monarch Beach Resort offers many water sports activities like swimming, triathlon, modern pentathlon, rescue swimming, water gymnastics, and diving.

# 6

Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach is a stunning hotel nestled on the Laguna Beach. This hotel is designed for families looking for a perfect balance of access and escape and seeking a remarkable vacation destination. This resort is widely known for rooms which have a deep marble soaking tub. It also features a sun terrace and an ocean facing pool which parents and children will be enchanted with. Moreover, it has about 250 rooms and offers home amenities like children pools, babysitting, laundry facilities, area shuttles, grocery stores, Wi-Fi, iPod docks, premium bedding, premium TV channels, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, balconies, and 24-hour room service.

# 7

Solage Calistoga

Solage Calistoga is located a mile from downtown Calistoga. It also shares physical proximity to Calistoga Visitors Center and Oat Hill Mine Trail. The 4.5-star hotel, which has about 89 spacious rooms and a full range of world-class spa services, offers a lot of comfort and food options for parents and kids. Amenities in this gorgeous hotel include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, patios, iPod docks, children’s pool, 2 outdoor pools, steam room, health club, and limo/town services. Menus in this hotel.

# 8

Monterey Marriott

If there is any hotel that really cares so much about family needs in California, then Monterey Marriott should be among such resort. Situated on the same street with Monterey Conference Center, the 4-star hotel is just about 5-minute walk from the beach, and it is just about a few miles away from Old Customhouse, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Museum of Art and San Carlos Cathedral, and the Monterey County Youth Museum. Like many outstanding hotels in California, the Monterey Marriott has excellent hotel amenities for families such as arcade/game room, babysitting or childcare (surcharge), valet parking, laundry facilities, outdoor pools, children pool, and spa services. In this hotel, families can have unlimited access to free newspapers, air conditioning, video-game, and premium TV channels.

# 9

Terranea - L A 's Oceanfront Resort

The best single word to describe Terranea - L A 's Oceanfront Resort, a hotel nestled on the South California Coastline, is outstanding. This resort is specially crafted for families who want to escape from the pressures of life and parents who just want to give their children nothing but top notch hospitality experience. Even though this hotel is somewhat remote, it offers lots of dining options and breathtaking views of the Pacific as well as lovely children swimming pool and nicely decorated but well-demarcated spacious rooms where parents can get uninterrupted privacy, among other family-friendly amenities.

# 10

Carmel Valley Ranch

A great destination for experiencing what nature has to offer, Carmel Valley Ranch is located in Carmel and is about 10 miles from the popular Carmel Beach City Park. Everything about this resort is just perfect, from its rooms, food, customer service to children facilities. Families can also have the rare opportunity to feel the taste of the Carmel Valley Ranch delicious honey which is obtained directly from the hive. In this 4-star hotel, parents as well as children have access to a golf course, 3 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants. Kids can also wear bee suit to learn how to harvest honey and engage in activities like ranch hands kids’ camp, horse riding, hiking and many equestrian programs.

# 11

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

Surrounded by trees, mountains and hills, Ojai Valley Inn and Spa offers an idyllic environment where families can forget their worries and focus on their comfort. The hotel is about 2 miles from the historic Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art, and it is a few miles from Ojai Art Center and Soule Park Golf Course. It features 308 smoke-free rooms, 4 outdoor pools, a golf course, a full-service spa. All the rooms and restaurants are well-decorated and are installed with air conditioning systems as well as excellent room facilities and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Families also have different room options and food options to meet the needs of their kids. In this resort, children and parents can partake in sports like swimming, golf, table tennis, and long tennis.

# 12

Hotel Del Coronado

Established in 188, Hotel del Coronado is a historic luxury beachfront hotel at the heart of Coronado, a city in San Diego, California. Popular places that are very close to this 4-star hotel include San Diego International Airport, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Zoo. Findings show that apart from the Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon, this hotel is the largest wooden edifice in the U.S. The hotel features 757 rooms, 6 suites, 7 restaurants. Families going to this iconic destination will have the privilege of experiencing the charm of coastal lifestyle and aura of living like Kings and Queens. The resort is also well-equipped with social amenities like a golf course, swimming pools, beach equipment, babysitting/child services, supervised child care/activities, services, and other family-friendly facilities.

# 13

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Another 4-star hotel that deserves to be on this list is Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, a hotel that is just a few miles from Disneyland Park. This stunning hotel has a lot to offer families. The hotel comprises 948-smoke-free rooms, 3 outdoor pools, children’s pool, private bathrooms, air conditioning, supervised children care/activities (surcharge), and a full-service spa. With roaring fires adding a touch of panache to the outdoor of this hotel, kids will feel very comfortable to explore the beauty of its landscape. Besides, in this hotel, there is a children club with lots of toys and video games that can give children a memorable experience. Parents can also indulge in exotic skin treatments, massage therapies (aroma stone therapy, prenatal, reflexology etc.), and other salon services like manicure and pedicure, gentle touch tooth whitening, and ceremony hands and feet.

# 14

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Situated in Dana Point, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa is an incredible hotel that offers different types of spa services for parents and their guests. This 4-star hotel is about 14-km drive from Downtown Laguna Beach and features a fitness center where families can do free strength training, Kegel exercises, and endurance test. As well as offering varieties of cuisine and children food, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa also provides families with different options of rooms depending on their budget and tastes. More so, parents can also engage in world-class golf and tennis programs. Families who also want great services like interrupted wireless connection, valet parking, supervised childcare/activities, and laundry services are also covered in this hotel.

# 15

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel offers families great family-friendly services and amenities at an affordable price. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is one of the few famous beachfront hotels located in Los Angeles and it seats on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Apart from the fact that it is just a throw stone’s throw from Santa Monica’s premier attractions, the hotel prides itself in providing luxuries accommodation, panoramic ocean views, magnificent restaurants and lounges, and a wellness center and an eco-conscious spa. Not only does this hotel offer redesigned guest rooms and suites with well-decorated interiors, 13 new fire pits, and stylish designs, but it also features excellent family-friendly amenities like free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-panel TVs, outdoor pools, in-room childcare, health club, and free area shuttle. In sum, any family that visits this hotel is rest assured of getting great spa services and a family-friendly swimming experience.

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