5 Best Family-Friendly Resorts In Laguna Beach, California - Updated 2024

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Laguna Beach, California, has hundreds of unique art pieces which you’ll come across while strolling through the town. Talking of strolling, Heisler Park offers sculptures and large trees and nestles against the coastline, allowing for a great picnic. Ride a trolley across town, most routes of which levy no charge for the service. Visit the Laguna Art Museum with exhibits dating from the 19th century. Afterward, pop into Treasure Island Park, which overlooks the beautiful coast. Enjoy watching the waves while on a picnic here. You can also take part in Laughter Yoga, a joyful experience that takes place every day at Main Beach. The Laguna Playhouse has stunning performances all year and ensures a fun time. Besides these attractions, excellent accommodation options exist for families. Read on for the best family-friendly resorts in Laguna Beach, California.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.

1. Surf and Sand Resort (from USD 604)

This resort is on the beach and features spacious rooms overlooking the ocean. It has an outdoor heated pool with a shallow end, making it excellent for kids, who can spend all day splashing and relaxing by the poolside.

Besides, you have beach access right from your doorstep. Bring the family pups on vacation, as you need only pay a one-time charge for the entire stay. The property offers walking tours and evening entertainment, which are perfect ways to have some moments of family bonding.

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Surf and Sand Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1555 South Coast Highway
1.65 km (1.1 mi) from Main Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Montage Laguna Beach (from USD 1160)

Experience beachfront fun with the ocean-facing pool of Montage Laguna Beach. Children will love splashing on the shallow end in the beautiful pools while enjoying ocean views. Kids will enjoy the property’s Paintbox initiative, which organizes games at the pool and beach that are blended with creative arts and crafts, and even issue merit participation badges based on activity completion.

Back indoors, board games, puzzles, and the indoor play area will keep the children busy, or they can unwind in the seating area in the room and watch cartoons on the flat-screen TV.

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Montage Laguna Beach

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 30801 South Coast Highway
3.94 km (2.5 mi) from Main Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

3. Laguna Riviera (from USD 179)

This property is minutes away from the beach and features family rooms with fabulous ocean views. There are exciting board games and puzzles in your room that kids can indulge in to stave off boredom.

On the other hand, the resort has an indoor swimming pool for adults and kids. There’s also a library on the property for the little ones who love reading. The property is located near Laguna Beach’s top attractions including art galleries and museums, so you can have an easy tour of the city with the family anytime you want.

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Laguna Surf Lodge

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 825 South Coast Highway
816 meters (0.6 ft) from Main Beach Park

Parking Pets allowed Terrace Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Internet services Valet parking

4. The Ranch at Laguna Beach (from USD 529)

Family rooms at The Ranch at Laguna Beach are perfect for your stay with kids while vacationing in Laguna Beach. The property hosts interactive presentations on birds of prey, which families are invited to attend. The resort has a snack bar, handy when the kids get hungry and you don’t want to cook. There are also live music and performances offered on site that are perfect to watch with the entire family.

The property also features mountain biking, beach bonfires, and volleyball courts for the whole family. Visit Aliso Beach, a family-friendly beach with showers and restrooms to which the resort offers shuttle services along with beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels.

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The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 31106 S. Coast Highway
4.64 km (2.9 mi) from Main Beach Park

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km)

5. Holiday Inn Laguna Beach, an IHG Hotel (from USD 159)

Holiday Inn Laguna Beach, an IHG Hotel features spacious, well-appointed family rooms and close access to the beach. It has an outdoor heated pool that the whole family will enjoy.

Back in your room, there is complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV connected to premium channels. The property is pet friendly, and your furry friends can come along to the resort for an additional fee.

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Holiday Inn Laguna Beach, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 696 South Coast Highway
690 meters (0.5 ft) from Main Beach Park

Parking Pets allowed 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Newspapers Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry

Enjoy the sunshine

Laguna Beach offers impressive ocean views at each turn. There is stunning artwork in almost every public space. Speak to your hotel concierge and front office staff for tips on the best spots. Pack your swimming kit, beachwear, and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime with your family.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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