Title: Kid friendly Vacations in Central California 2026 | Expedia.ca ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063469/ace03d4b-cc47-47a8-8292-dfcfbc8c932b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Central California Kid friendly Vacations ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to CA $1,096 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place ## Flight and Kid friendly hotel deals in Central California Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/7981d467_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa CA $949 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews) Room was clean and property was pet friendly. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Downtown Monterey CA $1,090 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 9/10 Wonderful! (2,785 reviews) We had a wonderful stay at the Portola. Staff was very welcoming & helpful through out our stay. Room was very clean with a comfy bed. The location is fantastic being right across from old fisherman’s wharf. Walking/bike path leads right to cannery row! Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 ![Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21300/21246/2fe90275_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott CA $975 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 8.4/10 Very Good! (403 reviews) There is no room service and limited dining times. If you are on the first floor, your view of the ocean is blocked by a green fence. If you are on the first floor, some of the rooms are located right under the bar so you’ll hear chairs scrapping until the bar closes. The front desk staff are friendly, but if you want a bell hop to help you you’ll have to talk fast or they will just leave. Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 ![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/ea20759f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz Westside Santa Cruz CA $1,386 per person Feb 6 - Feb 9 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJC) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Beautiful sunrises! Sound of ocean waves, not cars. Could walk to Natural Bridges and center of town. Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Columbus to Central California [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-10/2026-01-17/?FromAirport=Columbus,%20Ohio,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=SBA&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## 3 Night Kid friendly holidays in Central California Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/ea20759f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz Westside Santa Cruz CA $1,386 per person Feb 6 - Feb 9 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJC) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Beautiful sunrises! Sound of ocean waves, not cars. Could walk to Natural Bridges and center of town. Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/7981d467_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa CA $1,853 per person Feb 14 - Feb 17 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews) Room was clean and property was pet friendly. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Downtown Monterey CA $1,645 per person Feb 14 - Feb 17 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) 9/10 Wonderful! (2,785 reviews) We had a wonderful stay at the Portola. Staff was very welcoming & helpful through out our stay. Room was very clean with a comfy bed. The location is fantastic being right across from old fisherman’s wharf. Walking/bike path leads right to cannery row! Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Columbus to Central California [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-10/2026-01-17/?FromAirport=Columbus,%20Ohio,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=SBA&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## 4 Night Kid friendly holidays in Central California Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Mariposa Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28426/2792a5b4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Mariposa Inn & Suites Monterey Vista CA $742 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 7.8/10 Good! (1,414 reviews) Room was clean. Bathroom fixtures though are old. Breakfast needs improvement even if it's continental. Fresher fruits not over ripe bananas. Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/7981d467_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa CA $949 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews) Room was clean and property was pet friendly. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Downtown Monterey CA $1,090 per person Jan 21 - Jan 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Kelowna (YLW) to San Francisco (SFO) 9/10 Wonderful! (2,785 reviews) We had a wonderful stay at the Portola. Staff was very welcoming & helpful through out our stay. Room was very clean with a comfy bed. The location is fantastic being right across from old fisherman’s wharf. Walking/bike path leads right to cannery row! Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Columbus to Central California [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-10/2026-01-17/?FromAirport=Columbus,%20Ohio,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=SBA&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## Plan the perfect family-friendly vacation in Central California with Expedia #### What are some benefits of booking a family-friendly vacation? Whether it's luxurious or cheap, family vacations in Central California are among the most memorable experiences you'll ever have with your family. It can be a great way to bond and explore new destinations with the people you love most. Plus, it's easy to keep an eye on your little ones without having to worry about how they are with a sitter back home. You may even meet some other families and establish long-lasting friendships. #### How can I find the best family-friendly vacations? Using search filters makes finding the perfect family-friendly vacation easy. You can implement the search filter for family-friendly accommodations specifically, but that's just the beginning. You'll also find search filters for price range along with the desired number of bedrooms, so you can ensure you have enough space for everyone you want to bring to Central California. #### Are there cheap family vacations to Central California? Price varies quite a bit, ranging from to . The price you'll be paying depends on a variety of factors, and you can filter for them all. You can implement a filter for your budget limitations and also remove any 4- and 5-star stays from your search. You can even filter by accommodation type, which can present you with cheap alternatives to what is typically considered standard. #### When should I book family-friendly vacation packages? The right time to book family-friendly vacation packages in Central California depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking to save, booking during least popular month tends to be cheaper compared to the rest of the year, though that's not always a guarantee. Keep in mind that the off-season and the busy season differ from place to place, with family-friendly vacations in Canada being very different compared to options in France and Spain, for example. #### Can I book an all-inclusive family vacation in Central California? Yes, you'll find plenty of all-inclusive family vacation packages for Central California. To see what's available, just select the all-inclusive filter on your search. #### How can I book the best family activity vacation? If you're looking to make the most out of the available activities in Central California, you'll need to consider what your family likes to do. Cater your itinerary to your family's interests, and you'll create memories that you and your kids will hold on to for the rest of your lives whether it's family ski vacations in Central California or something a bit more relaxed. #### Can I find luxury family vacations in Central California? If you're looking for a luxury family vacation to Central California, you can use search filters to find the best options available. Activate the filter for 5-star packages to only see the best of the best. Plus, you'll find a range of first-class flights available to make even the journey there top-of-the-line. #### How can I search for family vacation deals? Finding deals is easy when you take advantage of the array of available search filters. You can set budget limitations and remove 4- and 5-star options from your search. If you don't want to miss out on your favourite amenities, however, you can consider travelling during , which often have lower prices because of the off-season in Central California. #### Can I book a family vacation package that is fully refundable? If you're looking for a fully refundable reservation, you won't have to look far on Expedia. Quite a few properties in Central California are fully refundable. You can search for this feature, but always make sure to check the specific property's policies and requirements before booking. #### Why should I book my family trip with Expedia? When you book with Expedia, you can book your accommodation and your flight together, with some discounts available for doing both at once. Additionally, you may be able to enjoy special discounts with Expedia Rewards that will earn you points you can then put toward discounts for subsequent bookings. ## Kid friendly Hotels in Central California ![Pismo Lighthouse Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11000/10966/791e4270_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pismo Lighthouse Suites 2411 Price St Pismo Beach CA - 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Amazing! The breakfast was great, views incredible, rooms were clean and nice. So many amenities, perfect place to stay with kids! Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels-Pismo-Lighthouse-Suites.h10966.Hotel-Information) ![Oxford Suites Pismo Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3089/b427747a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Suites Pismo Beach 651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA - 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,676 reviews) Rooms are always perfectly cleaned, customer service at check in is fantastic and breakfast staff is courteous and attentive. We only stay here for leisure, business or our water polo competition events. Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels-Oxford-Suites-Pismo-Beach.h3089.Hotel-Information) ![SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1365400/1365352/w3000h1999x0y0-15b2e131_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel 2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA - 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,614 reviews) Everything was amazing ! I love staying at Seacrest Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels-SeaCrest-OceanFront-Hotel.h1365352.Hotel-Information) [See all 16,806 properties in Central California](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6229632) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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