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- View all PhotosDisney's Grand Californian Hotel & SpaAnaheim, CA4.5-star Hotel Class4.5-star Hotel Class
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Disney's Grand Californian Hotel offers numerous family activities such as outdoor movie nights, arts and crafts tours, property tours and interactive experiences. - View all PhotosClaremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont HotelBerkeley, CA$35 Nightly Resort Fee4.5-star Hotel Class4.5-star Hotel Class$35 Nightly Resort Fee
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The 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 PhotosDisneyland HotelAnaheim, CA4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class
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Disneyland Hotel is designed to cater to the desires of children and families. Aside from direct access to the Disney theme parks, Disneyland Hotel offers on-site movie screenings, character meet and greets, Disney history tours, crafts and much more. - View all PhotosThe Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm DesertPalm Desert, CA10.6 miles to city center4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class
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This property offers the Westin Kids Club for those ages 4 to 12. Broken into two three-hour time slots per day, the club allows children to take part in both on- and off-site activities including T-shirt tie-dying and excursions to the Living Desert. There is also a teen room, a waterslide and a game room loaded with video game console hookups, a pool table, air hockey and opportunities for game tournaments. - View all PhotosOmni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & SpaRancho Mirage, CA9.7 miles to city center$38 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$38 Nightly Resort Fee
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The resort's Splashtopia waterpark is the main draw for families. - View all PhotosHyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina - San DiegoSan Diego, CA7.7 miles to city center$35 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$35 Nightly Resort Fee
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The hotel offers a variety of children's activities, including scavenger hunts, board games and seasonal pool activities. The property's pools are family-friendly and feature three waterslides. The hotel also offers babysitting services. - View all PhotosFairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsSanta Monica, CA$35 Nightly Resort Fee4.5-star Hotel Class4.5-star Hotel Class$35 Nightly Resort FeeThe 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 PhotosHyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & SpaHuntington Beach, CA$35 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$35 Nightly Resort Fee
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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 PhotosThe Westin Mission Hills Resort & SpaRancho Mirage, CA7.3 miles to city center$37 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$37 Nightly Resort Fee
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The Westin Mission Hills provides a number of activities for kids. The Westin Kids Club Discovery room is for ages 3 to 12 and has a series of daily activities including arts and crafts, games, storytelling and more. There is also a koi pond, a terrarium and a tortoise den for children to visit. Kids Night Out is an evening kids club program so that parents can go out for the night; it costs $45 and includes dinner, movies, games and more. - View all PhotosHilton San Diego BayfrontSan Diego, CA2.4 miles to city center4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel ClassThe Hilton San Diego Bayfront has a variety of children's amenities including seasonal activities, video rentals and children's menus at the on-site eateries. The Splash Zone, located at the hotel's pool, includes a waterslide, fountains and toys.
- View all PhotosThe AhwahneeYosemite National Park, CA3.5-star Hotel Class3.5-star Hotel Class
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Guests of The Majestic Yosemite Hotel have access to Yosemite National Park’s family programs, which include one-hour guided junior ranger walks, art classes and stargazing. Other kid-friendly activities offered throughout Yosemite include ice skating, fishing, biking, rock climbing and skiing. - View all PhotosOmni La Costa Resort & SpaCarlsbad, CA$35 Nightly Resort Fee4.5-star Hotel Class4.5-star Hotel Class$35 Nightly Resort Fee
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The kid-friendly amenities at Omni La Costa Resort begin with the Very Important Kid check-in. The Kidtopia Kids Club features areas that simulate the ocean, filled with sea creatures; a magical forest; and an interactive game floor. Each area is designed for specific age groups, including a nursery for infants and toddlers. All programs include lunch or dinner. In addition to the extensive recreational activities at the resort, Omni offers several programs and events for kids of all ages, including the Vibz Game Lounge. - View all PhotosHyatt Regency Newport BeachNewport Beach, CA$30 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$30 Nightly Resort Fee
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Children will enjoy the hotel's family-friendly pool which features a waterslide, a splash park and a putting green for the little ones. During the summer, activities such as hula lessons, water balloon tosses and dive-in movies take place to cater to younger guests. - View all PhotosMorongo Casino Resort & SpaCabazon, CA$25 Nightly Resort Fee4.0-star Hotel Class4.0-star Hotel Class$25 Nightly Resort Fee
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Though this resort is a casino, families are welcome. The pool, waterslide and lazy river are particularly popular with families. - View all PhotosFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA3.6 miles to city center5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class
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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 PhotosThe Beverly Hills HotelBeverly Hills, CA8.1 miles to city center5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class
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The hotel does not offer a kids club, however, amenities provided by the hotel still make young guests feel at home. Complimentary teddy bears and chocolate chip cookies add a special touch to children's stays. Babysitting services are available and can be booked through the concierge. - View all PhotosFairmont Grand Del MarSan Diego, CA16 miles to city center$49 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$49 Nightly Resort Fee
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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 PhotosPark Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & SpaCarlsbad, CA$44 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$44 Nightly Resort Fee
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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 PhotosSolage, Auberge Resorts CollectionCalistoga, CA$45 Nightly Resort Fee4.5-star Hotel Class4.5-star Hotel Class$45 Nightly Resort Fee
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Amenities families would enjoy include the bocce ball courts and family pool. The family pool has water toys and the hotel also has games for families to borrow at the front desk. - View all PhotosThe Resort at Pelican HillNewport Coast, CA$50 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$50 Nightly Resort Fee
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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 London West HollywoodWest Hollywood, CA$28.96 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$28.96 Nightly Resort Fee
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The London West Hollywood does not come across as a kid-friendly hotel. However, young guests are still welcome. Rollaway beds and cribs are available and would easily fit into the oversized suites. Younger kids also receive Paddington Bear finger puppets upon arrival, and loaner kid-size bathrobes are available. - View all PhotosFour Seasons Hotel Westlake VillageWestlake Village, CA5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class
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Beginning with a custom welcome amenity tailored to your child’s age, the Four Seasons Westlake Village offers a wide variety of perks and activities for children. In the room, you’ll find child-sized bathrobes and children’s bath amenities. Pool toys and goggles are also available for use at the indoor family pool, and the activity lawn offers a variety of games from mini-golf to badminton and croquet. In addition, the hotel features a game room with a video arcade, pool and ping-pong tables, and foosball and air hockey tables. - View all PhotosTerranea ResortRancho Palos Verdes, CA23.1 miles to city center$25 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$25 Nightly Resort Fee
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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 PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelDana Point, CA$50 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$50 Nightly Resort Fee
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There is no kids club on-site, but the Ritz Carlton offers amenities, facilities and activities children would be interested in. Amenities include beach toys, coloring books, a library of movies for in-room use, complimentary use of sports equipment and more. There's also on-site play centers for toddlers and elementary children as well as a marketplace that offers kid-friendly cereals, a candy station, coloring books and kid's card games. Activities include seasonal poolside movies, storytelling and cookie making, to name a few. - View all PhotosThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay, CA$50 Nightly Resort Fee5.0-star Hotel Class5.0-star Hotel Class$50 Nightly Resort Fee
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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.
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