A family of three—parents holding their baby—stands on a sandy beach by ocean waves and cliffs at sunset.

For the Free Spirited

The Best Family Vacations

Build sandcastles together. Get up close and personal with wild animals. Scope out local museums. Marvel at redwoods. Whatever your idea of quality bonding is, Pacifica Hotels sets the stage for memorable family vacations with locations in exciting destinations up and down the Pacific Coast, along with hotels in Hawaii. Family vacations with Pacifica Hotels offer a fine balance of fun and value with easy access to area attractions and activities suitable for every age. 

Plan Your California Coast Road Trip

Choose from The Following Location with Pacifica Hotels

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  • A hotel oceanfront courtyard with two pools, blue lounge chairs, warm string lights, and a sea-themed mural.

    Wayfarer San Diego

    Wayfarer San Diego boasts the only oceanfront pool in Pacific Beach and direct access to one of the best beaches in California. Kids will love visiting the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and the Birch Aquarium.

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    La Jolla Cove Hotel

    Take your photo with the seals at La Jolla Seal Beach when you stay at La Jolla Cove Hotel or plan a snorkeling trip to La Jolla Shores, an underwater park featuring four distinct marine habitats that attract a wide variety of marine life, from leopard sharks to Garibaldi fish.

  • A modern white apartment building with a landscaped courtyard, patio seating, colorful lounge umbrellas, and a large outdoor pool table.

    Hotel Hermosa

    At Hotel Hermosa, pick up a passion for surfing, try out paddle boarding or bike along the Strand, a scenic oceanfront route that connects Hermosa to Manhattan Beach.

  • A couple sits by a colorful graffiti wall, smiling and holding hands against a clear blue sky.

    The Kinney Venice Beach

    When you bring your family to the The Kinney Venice Beach, they'll enjoy visiting local beaches for kayaking and windsurfing, as well as the Ballona Wetlands - one of the last significant wetlands areas in the Los Angeles basin.

  • A modern beachfront hotel building with multiple balconies, glass railings, and tall palm trees under a clear blue sky.

    Marina del Rey Hotel

    The 4-star Marina del Rey Hotel offers a more upscale experience with easy access to boating and other water activities, as well as the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice.

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    Inn at Venice Beach

    Kids will be amazed by the street spectacle of Venice Beach, filled with carnival-like acts on the Boardwalk on any given day of the week near the unique and colorful Inn at Venice Beach.

  • A FireSide Inn sign at Moonstone Beach, with colorful flowers and the ocean horizon in the background.

    Fireside Inn

    Collect moonstones on Moonstone Beach when you stay at Fireside Inn in Cambria, located near the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery and the legendary Hearst Castle.

  • A hillside motel complex with white buildings, parking spaces and cars, surrounded by trees under a bright blue sky.

    Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

    Or take a tour of world-famous Hearst Castle when you stay at Cambria Landing Inn & Suites, also located on Moonstone Beach, just a 15-minute drive to this iconic attraction.

  • A white coastal house with stone chimney sits by a flower-lined walkway, overlooking the ocean and a driveway.

    Pelican Inn & Suites

    Pelican Inn & Suites spoils guests with easy beach access for sunbathing and swimming, as well as oceanfront accommodations on Moonstone Beach.

  • A sunny campus building with a stone base, windows, trees, and a landscaped walkway in front.

    FogCatcher Inn

    Plan family vacations to FogCatcher Inn, a favorite hotel that offers the best traits of a Central Coast beach cottage with 48” HD TVs, cozy fireplaces, and access to a year-round heated pool and spa tub with unforgettable views of Moonstone Beach.

  • An outdoor park scene with orange Adirondack chairs, a gravel path, large trees, and a distant blue ocean beyond the fence.

    Oceanpoint Ranch

    Families adore Oceanpoint Ranch for its beautiful grounds and gardens - including a gazebo and grassy play areas with games - as well as a private trail to the beach at Leffingwell Landing.

  • A beach sunset with a seaside pier, ocean waves, and a lit outdoor fire pit with chairs in the foreground.

    Cottage Inn

    A little more south, the newly renovated Cottage Inn in Pismo Beach will transport your family to the English countryside, while enchanting you with fun activities like sandcastle building on Pismo Beach, riding ATVs, horseback riding, and gazing at butterflies at the Monarch Butterfly Grove.

  • A sunny beach hotel complex with white buildings and tall palm trees lining the shore, under a clear blue sky.

    Also in Pismo Beach, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach will keep your family entertained with direct beach access, daily bike rentals, and close proximity to the Monarch Butterfly Grove, Oceano Dunes, and the Pismo Pier.

  • A seaside hotel walkway with manicured green lawns, colorful flower beds, and ocean views from the terrace and balconies.

    Spyglass Inn

    Stay at the oceanfront Spyglass Inn in quiet Shell Beach, offering a year-round heated pool and spa, coastal-inspired guest rooms, and easy access to sparkling beaches and the lively downtown area of Pismo.

  • A smiling mom and two kids walk through a pumpkin patch, among tons of orange pumpkins, while the child looks at a toy.

    Half Moon Bay Lodge

    Families love the charming Half Moon Bay Lodge for its onsite pool and Jacuzzi tub and close proximity to unforgettable attractions like Santa’s tree farm, encompassing 487 acres and 22 different fields of towering Christmas trees.