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Travel for Kids has lots of fun things to do with kids in Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, whether it's riding the waves on a boogie board or buildings sand castles at the beach, flying high above the ground or snacking on hot dogs and ice cream at the Santa Monica Pier, strolling along Third Street Promenade, whale watching along the coast, watching the boats go by at the harbor, or wading in the tide pools, but you'll need a fun place to stay. Family accommodations are easy to find on Travel for Kids.
Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels for Santa Cruz and Marina del Rey, all styles and price ranges, near to fun things to do with kids. Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as proximity to the beach; rooms with rooms with full kitchens, swimming pools, on-site restaurants with children's menus, complimentary breakfast; free cookies or lemonade; coin-operated laundry (very helpful when you're staying at the beach). Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
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    Santa Monica

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Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach – Walk across the street to the beach and Santa Monica Pier; king bed plus sofa bed, or standard rooms with two double beds sleep 4; outdoor swimming pool; on-site restaurant with children's menu, kids under 12 eat free with paying adult; coin-operated laundry; crib (free) or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; tons of restaurants in the neighborhood; fee parking.
Doubletree Guest Suites – Chocolate chip cookies (for everyone in the family) at check-in; suites sleep 6, or standard rooms with two double beds sleep 4; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; coin-operated laundry; cribs available upon request (fee); outdoor swimming pool; fee parking; beach is close by.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel – Super location right at the beach; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds sleep 4, rooms with one king bed, rollaway bed (free) can be requested, connecting rooms available; on-site family-friendly restaurants and 24 hour room service, poolside snacks; babysitting can be arranged; lots of restaurants close by; fee parking.
Hotel Oceana – One bedroom suites sleep 4, two bedroom suites sleep 6, all rooms with full kitchen; outdoor swimming pool; 24 hour room service with family-friendly menu; fee parking; located across from the beach.
Santa Monica Beach Travelodge – Walking distance to the beach; complimentary continental breakfast; outdoor swimming pool; standard room with two double beds (sleep 4), or three double beds (sleep 6), microwaves and refrigerators in the rooms; close to Third St. Promenade, tons of restaurants in the neighborhood; fee parking.
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica – One bedroom suites with king bed and sofa bed or rooms with two double beds sleep 4, connecting rooms available; outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi; 24 hour room service with children's menu, in the on-site restaurants you can request any option from the room service menu; babysitting can be arranged; crib (free) or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; fee parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; located right across from the beach.
Comfort Inn Santa Monica – Driving distance to the beach; rooms with two queen beds sleep 4; free continental breakfast; outdoor swimming pool; crib or rollaway bed available upon request (for a fee); laundromat in the neighborhood; free parking.
Embassy Hotel Apartments – One bedroom suites (with two rollaway beds), fully equipped kitchen and dining area, sleep 4; coin-operated laundry; walking distance to the beach; restaurants in the neighborhood; free on street parking.
Ocean View Hotel – Located right across from the beach; rooms with two double beds sleep 4; complimentary continental breakfast; crib (free) or rollaway (fee) bed available upon request; tons of restaurants in the neighborhood.
Georgian Hotel – Located right across from the beach; one bedroom suites or standard rooms with two queen beds sleep 4, request a rollaway bed (fee) to sleep 5; complimentary crib available upon request; family-friendly on-site restaurant for breakfast and lunch; fee parking.
Hotel Carmel – One block from the beach and Santa Monica Pier; free lemonade in the afternoon in the lobby; rooms with two queen beds sleep 4; complimentary continental breakfast; tons of restaurants in the neighborhood, fee parking.
Hotel Casa Del Mar – Located right on the beach; outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds sleep 4; babysitting can be arranged; umbrellas and beach toys from the concierge (fee); on-site family-friendly restaurant; fee parking.
Le Merigot - A JW Marriott Beach Hotel – One block from the beach; outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds sleep four; 24 hour room service with family-friendly menus; baby sitting can be arranged; crib available upon request; fee parking.
Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica – Free shuttle service to the beach; rooms with two double beds sleep 4; complimentary crib available upon request; refrigerators in all rooms; on-site restaurant with children's menu; Laundromat in the neighborhood; free parking.
The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach – Walking distance to the beach; rooms with two queen beds sleep 4, connecting rooms available; 24 hour room service with children's menu and cafe with light snacks; crib (free) or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; one block from Third St. Promenade, tons of restaurants in the neighborhood.
Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds sleep 4, connecting rooms available; coin-operated laundry; room service with children's menu; cribs (free) or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; towels available to take to the beach; babysitting can be arranged; fee parking.
    Marina del Rey
Tip: Marina del Rey is very convenient to Los Angeles International Airport, only 5 miles away.

 

Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn – Located on the water with a sandy beach out front; outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, rooms with two queen beds sleep 4; refrigerator and microwaves in rooms; complimentary breakfast; on-site restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with children's menu; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; fee parking.
Courtyard by Marriott Marina Del Rey – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds, or one king bed plus sofa bed, sleep 4, coin-operated laundry; family-friendly room service and on-site restaurant, kids are half price for breakfast; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; restaurants in the neighborhood; free parking.
Marina International Hotel & Bungalows – Fresh cookies in the afternoon; outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi; rooms or bungalows with two double beds sleep 4; complimentary crib or rollaway bed (for fee) available upon request; family-friendly on-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner; close to "Mother's Beach" and kids' playground; free parking.
Oakwood Marina Del Rey – Two bedroom apartments sleep 4, with living and dining area, fully-equipped kitchen (stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, utensils and plates); outdoor swimming pool; coin-operated washer and dryer; not far from the beach; free parking; right across from "Mother's Beach" and playground; minimum 5 night stay.
Marriott Marina del Rey – Outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi; junior suites with king bed plus sofa bed, or rooms with two double beds, sleep 4; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; on-site restaurant with children's menu; close to "Mother's Beach" and kids' playground; fee parking.
The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey – Suites with two double beds, plus sofa bed, and additional rollaway bed, sleep up to 7, also rooms with two double beds sleep 4; outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi; on-site restaurant and room service with kids' choices; babysitting can be arranged; fee parking.
Holiday Inn Express Marina del Rey – One bedroom suites with queen bed and sofa bed, or rooms with two double beds, sleep 4; mini refrigerators and microwaves in the rooms; outdoor pool and Jacuzzi; complimentary breakfast buffet; coin-operated laundry; complimentary crib or rollaway available upon request; free parking.
Marina del Rey Hotel – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds sleep 4; complimentary crib or rollaway bed available upon request; on-site restaurant with family-friendly menu; free parking; located at the marina.
Ramada Limited Marina Del Rey – Complimentary continental breakfast; Jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds sleep 4; free parking.