TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Central Coast California, CA for 2026

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A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

1. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

Adventure awaits at this family-friendly retreat with outdoor pool and kid-friendly activities in Santa Maria.

₹10,152

₹11,421 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, a shower, and a toilet.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Energetic indoor pool, comfortable rooms, and complimentary breakfast create an ideal retreat for family adventures in Santa Maria.

₹12,554

₹14,147 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and bathtub.

3. Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

Dive into family-friendly bliss with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast just steps from entertainment options.

₹10,540

₹11,858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by wicker chairs, under a covered patio with string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a coffee station, and a seating area with leather sofas.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining table, and two televisions mounted on the walls.

4. Pea Soup Andersen's Inn

Buellton

₹8,796

₹10,315 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A well-lit outdoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with a flat roof.

A silver recreational vehicle with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and planters.

A spacious restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, multiple dining areas, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

5. Village Inn

Lompoc

₹11,209

₹12,779 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A woman roasting marshmallows over a fire pit with a child nearby.

A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.

A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.

6. Sideways Inn

Buellton

₹9,949

₹11,630 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

A balcony with two white chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal view with a clear sky, a palm tree, and a distant shoreline.

A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.

7. Inn at the Cove

Pismo Beach

₹21,951

₹25,176 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, seating area, and a television screen.

8. Holiday Inn Express Lompoc by IHG

Lompoc

Family fun awaits with direct beach access—outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and comfortable rooms for all ages.

₹11,978

₹13,535 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small desk. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

Santa Maria

₹12,554

₹14,147 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A rectangular indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

A hotel with a parking lot, electric vehicle charging stations, and a covered entrance.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

Santa Maria

₹10,754

₹12,119 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.

Inn at the Cove

Pismo Beach

₹21,951

₹25,176 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

Holiday Inn Express Lompoc by IHG

Lompoc

₹11,978

₹13,535 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Best Western Plus Big America

Santa Maria

₹10,540

₹11,858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a round table and seating, a fire pit, and a covered area with string lights.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and wooden cabinetry.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a beverage dispenser, and a selection of coffee pods.

A building with a covered entrance, a window with a sign, and a clear view of the interior.

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach

Arroyo Grande

₹6,428

₹8,266 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a building with a flag, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a central courtyard, flagpole, and multiple buildings with red roofs.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

Estrella District

₹11,721

₹13,443 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

A building with a clock tower, a parking lot, and a row of houses with red roofs.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with a decorative railing.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden dresser.

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Downtown Solvang

₹10,435

₹12,184 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a wooden chair, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

Solvang Inn and Cottages

Downtown Solvang

₹9,818

₹11,480 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

A sign for CHAMP Burgers, Fries, and Shakes.

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and pendant lighting, a central bar counter, and seating arrangements.

A golf course with rolling hills, a pond, and trees.

King Frederik Inn

Downtown Solvang

₹10,551

₹12,315 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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