The Best Family-Friendly Hotels to Book in San Diego, California
It’s easy to see why California’s southern metropolis by the Pacific is such a big hit with vacationing families. Aside from the lure of endless sandy beaches as well as the popular San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, there are lots of other activities to keep youngsters happy, such as exploring a science museum, catching a ball game or kayaking around ocean caves. And at the end of day, everyone can rest up at our carefully curated list of kid-friendly hotels in San Diego, bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Hotel del Coronado, for kids' paint parties and slime labs in Coronado
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2. Hotel Lafayette, for Hollywood movie history in North Park
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3. Pendry Hotel, for rooftop pool views in the Gaslamp Quarter
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There are few false notes at this buzzy boutique hotel in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The lobby with its coffered wood ceiling and massive chandeliers is the epitome of opulence, while the wood-paneled rooms and suites are decked out in a color scheme inspired by ocean and sand. With a rooftop pool and six trendy bars and restaurants, the Pendry is a perfect pad for party-minded parents who like to know their kids are just an elevator ride away.
5. Blue Sea Beach Hotel, for surfing lessons in Mission Beach
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A Frisbee toss from sea and sand, this low-key surf-inspired hotel makes a handy base for a relaxed beach vacation and is considered one of best family hotels in San Diego. Learn to “hang 10” during summertime surfing lessons or hit the heated oceanfront pool if the Pacific is too chilly. The hotel’s fleet of beach cruisers makes getting around the lively Pacific Beach neighborhood a snap. Belmont Park, San Diego’s iconic amusement park with its Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, is only a quick ride away.
6. Bahia Resort Hotel, for numerous kid-geared distractions in Mission Bay
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7. Paradise Point Resort & Spa, for a plethora of pools on a private island
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8. Hilton San Diego Bayfront, for kid-friendly dining
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