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View all PhotosFairmont Grand Del MarSan Diego, CA16 miles to city centerFree Breakfast
Free Parking
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree Breakfast
Free Parking
Free WiFi
The Explorer’s Club at The Grand Del Mar keeps children and teenagers occupied with video games, movies, and arts and crafts (at $15 per hour per child). Four-hour and eight-hour programs for children ages 5 to 12 include themed activities and outdoor games.
View all PhotosThe Resort at Pelican HillNewport Coast, CAFree Parking
Free WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree Parking
Free WiFi
The resort offers activity programs for both young children and teens. Camp Pelican, for children ages 4 to 12, features a clubhouse with two big-screen televisions, video games, board games, arts and crafts supplies, digital microscopes and computer stations. Outdoor activities include playtime in the children's pool with its bubble jet fountain and sand play areas. Full- and half-day programs include lunch and snacks.
View all PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Lake TahoeTruckee, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The property offers the Ritz Kids winter and summer programs featuring adventure activities, recreational games and art projects for children ages 5 to 12. There’s also the Indoor Camp Out package which includes an in-room tent, bedding, camp light, a teddy bear and a s’mores kit.
View all PhotosMontage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
Montage caters to tiny guests with Paintbox Petite — a childcare facility with outdoor activities, crafts and more for ages 2 to 5. Guests ages 5 through 12 are welcomed at Paintbox, which offers half- and full-day sessions, as well as children's night out events.
View all PhotosPark Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & SpaCarlsbad, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Aviara Kids Academy by Camp Hyatt offers a variety of half- and full-day camps for children ages 4 to 12. Fees vary depending on the time and offering of the session. Activities include arts and crafts, storytelling and games. Babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge.
View all PhotosFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA3.6 miles to city centerFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The resort’s complimentary Kids For All Seasons program offers a variety of supervised daily activities such as swimming, painting, cookie making and herb gardening. There are also family-friendly on-site activities including movies, games, putting greens, swimming and croquet, along with off-site adventures such as sailing, mountain biking and kayak tours.
View all PhotosTerranea ResortRancho Palos Verdes, CA23.1 miles to city centerFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
Terranea Resort has plenty of options for kids and families. For younger children, the Tide Pool Kids Club offers a variety of games and activities – fees for the club depend on the number of hours the child spends there. There is also a children's center with books, games and movies.
View all PhotosOjai Valley InnOjai, CAFree Parking
Free WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree Parking
Free WiFi
Camp Oak is the resort's themed program for children aged 4 to 12. Activities include outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, swimming and more. The property also features many family-friendly activities such as hiking, biking, basketball, volleyball and fishing. During the summer, the hotel offers dive-in movies where guests can enjoy movies and popcorn from the pool.
View all PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Rancho MirageRancho Mirage, CA6.4 miles to city centerFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Ritz Kids program is a kids club that provides supervised physical and creative activities for children between the ages of 5 and 12. It is offered on Firdays and Saturdays and includes immersive and adventurous programs focused on local traditions and adventure.
View all PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Ritz Kids Day Program offers half- and full-day programs daily for children ages 5 to 12. Activities might include swimming at the pool, exploring the beach, doing arts and crafts and making s’mores. The Kids Night Out program provides supervised activities from 6 to 9 p.m.
View all PhotosMonarch Beach ResortDana Point, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
Monarch Beach Kids offers games and guided activities for children aged 5-12. In addition, there are multiple pools and outdoor activities to choose from. Babysitting services can be arranged for a fee.
View all PhotosThe Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los AngelesPasadena, CAFree WiFi
5.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Langham Huntington offers a special Langham Kids Program for children ages 12 and younger, which includes welcome amenities and special family-friendly activities. A one-time additional fee of $30 per child is added to the room rate.
View all PhotosClaremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont HotelBerkeley, CA5.0-star Hotel ClassThe hotel offers complimentary childcare services – including holiday themed activities, Friday movie screenings and tennis camps – as part of its daily resort fee. And inside the property's kids club, children can participate in arts and crafts projects and games or play with toys.
View all PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Marina del ReyMarina Del Rey, CA11.2 miles to city center5.0-star Hotel ClassRitz Kids encourages guests between the ages of 5 and 12 to explore the property's area and learn about the environment. Upon arrival, kids are given a scavenger hunt that lets them search and discover clues about the hotel.
View all PhotosFairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsSanta Monica, CA5.0-star Hotel ClassThe Fairmont Miramar welcomes families with several complimentary amenities for children of all ages, including in-room movies, games and beach toys. Babysitting can also be arranged through the hotel concierge.
View all PhotosOmni San Francisco HotelSan Francisco, CA0.3 miles to city center4.5-star Hotel ClassThe Omni San Francisco primarily sees business travelers, but the hotel does offer the Omni Kids Crew program. Kids recieve a backpack filled with an activity book, crayons and games to stay occupied. Also, kids receive milk and cookies delivered to their guest room on the first night.
View all PhotosCarmel Valley RanchCarmel, CAFree Parking
Free WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree Parking
Free WiFi
This resort offers supervised programs for children, a kids pool area and plenty of other family-friendly activities on-site. Little Ranchers is an hourly program for children ages 2 to 5 which provides fun and educational activities daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ranch Hands Kids Camp for kids ages 6 to 12 offers a variety of outdoor activities at half- and full-day rates.
View all PhotosHotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by HiltonCoronado, CA4.2 miles to city centerFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The DelVentures for Kids program for children ages 5 to 12 offers many different activities and excursions, including tie dye sessions and campfires on the beach. These 1-hour daytime sessions or 3-hour evening sessions range from $20 to $65 per session depending on the amount of time and the activity.
View all PhotosHyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & SpaHuntington Beach, CAFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach offers a variety of activities for children including the Slyders water playground with three waterslides and wading pools adjacent to the main pool. The hotel also offers Camp Hyatt, a program for kids 3 to 12, featuring arts and crafts and outdoor activities for half-day, full-day and evening sessions.
View all PhotosManchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoSan Diego, CA2.8 miles to city centerFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
The Manchester Grand Hyatt offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including s'mores roasting at the fire pits and seasonal poolside movies. The property also has basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball, tennis and horseshoe courts. Plus, during the summer, the hotel hosts Camp Hyatt for guests ages 4 to 12.
View all PhotosHyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & SpaIndian Wells, CA13.9 miles to city centerFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
Camp Hyatt offers activities for children ages 3 to 12 that help educate them about the history, culture and geography of the surrounding desert area. Kids also get the chance to play games like bocce ball, try out putt-putt golf and ride bikes, as well as engage in activities like scavenger hunts. For children younger than 3, the resort can have formula, diapers and food delivered to the room upon arrival.
View all PhotosTenaya Lodge at YosemiteFish Camp, CAFree Parking
Free WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree Parking
Free WiFi
Tenaya Lodge offers a variety of family services, including the Sierra Adventure Club with daytime outdoor activities for children ages 5 to 12. Evening activities are available as well, and outside the kids club, children can enjoy amenities like a rock climbing wall, an arcade, an archery range and a kids pool with water features. Free dive-in movies are offered seasonally as well.
View all PhotosResort at Squaw CreekOlympic Valley, CAFree Parking
Free WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree Parking
Free WiFi
The Resort at Squaw Creek is a family-friendly property, offering many amenities for children, including babysitting services and children's menus at restaurants. There is also an arcade on-site. The Resort has The Mountain Buddies Kids Kamp, which is offered year-round and provides daily supervised recreational activities for children 4 to 12 years old.
View all PhotosParadise Point, A Destination HotelSan Diego, CA8 miles to city centerFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
This family-friendly resort offers a variety of seasonal programs for children, including the seasonal Island Adventure Club for kids ages 4 to 12 with art projects and beach activities. The hotel also offers complimentary poolside activities.
View all PhotosRenaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek HotelWalnut Creek, CAFree WiFi
4.0-star Hotel ClassFree WiFi
There are various children's activities available at the Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Hotel. Kids Camp is open during the summer months and offers fitness activities and arts and crafts. KidsWorld Recreational Center offers babysitting services while parents enjoy the spa or gym. Swimming instruction is also available for children age 3 to 6.
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