ARIZONA

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix
602-955-6600 • arizonabiltmore.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids Korral Program for ages 4-12 (swimming, biking, tennis, nature walks, arts & crafts, golf), Kids Playground, 8 pools, 92-foot waterslide, make your own s’mores (Fri nights) and dive-in movies (Sat nights).
Summer specials: $109 & up/night through Sept 13.

Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix
602-438-9000 • arizonagrandresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Dive-in movies at the 7-acre Oasis Water Park, Pretty Princess Manicure and Pedicure for ages 6-11 (glitter polish or gemstones and glamorous hairstyle session; $80 for 1½ hours), Teen Tagalong Package (facial, massage, manicure, pedicure and lunch; $239 for 3½ hours). Summer specials: Suites are $129 & up/night through Sept 7. Grand Playcation package ($149 plus taxes and resort fee, good through Sept 7) includes a two-room suite, a nightly $50 resort credit, four passes to the Oasis Water Park and four tickets to the Children's Museum of Phoenix (tickets valid through Dec 15). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Museum to fund education and future events.

Arizona Snowbowl
Hwy 180 & Snowbowl Rd, Flagstaff
928-779-1951 • arizonasnowbowl.com
Kid-friendly features: Scenic Skyride, hiking trails, photography, disc golf, wildlife and the Coconino National Forest.
Summer specials: Stay and Skyride Free package includes continental breakfast and 2 Scenic Skyride tickets (ages 7 & under ride for free). $69/night (Sun-Thur); $89/night (Fri-Sat). Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Camelback Inn,
a JW Marriott Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
480-948-1700 • camelbackinn.com
Kid-friendly features: Hopalong College for ages 5-12 (arts & crafts, water games, tennis clinics, biking, nature walks, “camel hunts,” Indian storytelling, ice cream socials, computer classes), Jackrabbit Swimming Pool, playground and Pitch ‘N’ Putt Zone.
Summer specials: Escape! Family Time Package includes a Casita Room or 2-bedroom suite, daily pizza delivery, 1 in-room movie daily and unlimited soda/juice for children. $159 & up/night through Sept 15.

Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale
5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-949-1414 • chaparralsuites.com
Kid-friendly features: Pools, over-sized whirlpools, cascading fountains and live steel drum music poolside Friday and Saturday evenings.
Summer specials: Suite Summer Value Package includes 2-room suite, cooked-to-order breakfast daily and evening reception. $109/night with a $50 food and beverage credit. $99 & up/night (room only) through Sept 7.

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
1 N San Marcos Pl, Chandler
480-812-0900 • sanmarcosresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Tennis courts, golf, swimming pool, shuttle service to Chandler Fashion Center, walking distance to family-friendly activities and kids eat free (ages 3 & under).
Summer specials: $79 & up/night through Sept 13.

Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park
445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson
520-881-4200 • dtreidpark.com
Kid-friendly features: Proximity to Reid Park Zoo (across the street), dive-in movies and chocolate chip cookies at check-in.
Summer specials: Summer Surprise Package includes accommodations for 4, breakfast buffet, $25 food/beverage credit and a surprise. $99 & up/night through Sept 7.

Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore
2630 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix
602-955-3992 • embassysuites.com
Kid-friendly features: 2-room suites with bedroom and living area, cooked-to-order breakfast and reception daily.
Summer specials: AZ Resident’s Promotion ($89/night weekends and $109/night weekdays through Sept 12); Popcorn and a Movie Package ($114 & up/night) through Dec 30.

Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon Resort, Sedona
928-282-2900 • enchantmentresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Camp Coyote for ages 4-12 (Native American-influenced arts & crafts, sand paintings, scavenger hunts, outdoor games and cooking classes), nature walks, dive-in movies, pool games, hiking trails, tennis courts, mountain bike rentals, pitch ‘n’ putt course and putting green, croquet, bocce ball and ping pong tables.
Summer specials: Family Packages include Casita Guest Room or Casita One-Bedroom Suite, full breakfast for 4 in the Yavapai Restaurant (or room service), 1-hour spa service per adult (per day), use of tennis courts and mountain bikes for the whole family. $2,568-$4,830/3 or more nights through Sept 11.

Fairmont Scottsdale
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale
480-585-4848 • fairmont.com/scottsdale
Kid-friendly features: National Geographic Explorers Camp for ages 5-12 (GPS-based treasure hunting, photo safaris, interactions with animals, Speaker Saturdays), Kid’s Club for ages 5-12 (Wii, XBOX, air hockey table, board games, arts & crafts), Teen Hangout for ages 13-17 (private music room, XBOX, Cyber Cafe), Sonoran Splash (4 pools, 200-foot waterslides, sandbox), dive-in movies, playground and sport court.
Summer specials: Summer Splash package includes $100 daily food and beverage credit. $199 & up/night through Sept 20.

FireSky Resort & Spa
4925 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-945-7666 • fireskyresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Married with Children package includes fireside s’mores and welcome amenity (beer, chips and salsa for adults; milk, cookies and pool toy for children).
Summer specials: $159 & up/night through Dec 31.

Four Seasons Resort
Scottsdale at Troon North
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale
480-515-5700 • fourseasons.com/scottsdale
Kid-friendly features: Kids for All Seasons for ages 5-12 (organized, themed activities); young guests receive a stuffed animal upon check-in and juice and cookies in their room.
Summer specials: $149 & up/night (Sun-Thur); Stay Longer package ($195 & up/night) offers a complimentary third night with two consecutive paid nights. June 1-Sept 13.

Gainey Suites Hotel
7300 E Gainey Suites Dr, Scottsdale
480-922-6969 • gaineysuiteshotel.com
Kid-friendly features: Oasis-like pool, terrace lawn, desert garden, complimentary breakfast buffet, evening reception, Reggae BBQs (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends) with live entertainment, magic, balloon artist, face painting, burgers, hot dogs, make-your-own sundae and beverages.
Summer specials: Stay 2 or Stay 3 and the Next Night’s Free packages include breakfast, evening reception, $20 meal credit, 10 percent spa discount and a pair of Gainey Suites Teddy Bears to take home. $109 & up/night through Sept 11.

Gold Canyon Golf Resort
6100 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon
480-982-9090 • gcgr.com
Kid-friendly features: Free transportation to local attractions, ages 12 & under eat free from kids menu (with paying adult), Junior Golf Camps and Welcome Kids Gift Pack.
Summer specials: $99 & up/night through Aug 31.

Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
65 miles S of Grand Canyon Village, Williams
800-THE-TRAIN (843-8724) • thetrain.com
Summer specials: Railway Getaway features 1 night’s lodging, roundtrip coach-class train travel, breakfast and dinner per person; Railway Getaway Plus features 2 nights’ lodging, roundtrip coach-class train travel, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners per person; Canyon Limited features 1 night’s lodging and 1 night in the Grand Canyon National Park, roundtrip coach-class train travel, motorcoach tour of the South Rim, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast per person. $345 & up (2 adults, 2 children) through Oct 31.

Greer Lodge Resort
44 N Main St, Greer
928-735-7216 • greerlodgeaz.com
Kid-friendly features: Free fly-fishing lessons, mountain biking, nature viewing with telescopes and binoculars.
Summer specials: $89 & up/night (rooms); $159 & up/night (cabins). Memorial Day weekend to mid-Oct.

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
90 Ridge Trail Dr, Sedona
928-284-4040 • hiltonsedona.com
Kid-friendly features: Sedona SuperPass includes 100 coupons offering discounts on some of Sedona’s most popular activities, admission to the Out of Africa Wild Animal Park, restaurant discounts and more.
Summer specials: Sedona Vacation Value includes 1-bedroom suite, breakfast (2 adults, 2 children ages 12 & under) and Sedona SuperPass. $229 & up/night.
 
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador
Golf & Tennis Resort
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson
520-544-5000 • hiltonelconquistador.com
Kid-friendly features: Family Western Weekends (dive-in movies, buffets and Western-themed events), Desert Springs Oasis water park (143-foot waterslide and 10-foot waterfall), on-site equestrian facilities, Wii competitions, cooking classes and demonstrations, fitness events, Introduction to Horses class and children’s poolside activities.
Summer specials: $99 & up/night. June 1-Sept 7.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale
480-444-1234 • scottsdale.hyatt.com
Kid-friendly features: Camp Hyatt Kachina for ages 3-5 and 6-12, dive-in movies, Wii on the big screen, paddle boating, water volleyball, “Big Splash” contests, water playground with 3-story waterslide and sand beach, playground, gondola rides and waterways.
Summer specials: Shades of Summer package includes family breakfast (2 adults, up to 4 children), kids-eat-free dinner (with paying adult), free golf for kids (with paying adult), discounts at Spa Avania and discounts for second room. $155 & up/night (June), $139 & up/night (July-Aug).

InterContinental Montelucia
Resort & Spa
4949 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley
480-627-3141 • icmontelucia.com
Kid-friendly features: Planet Trekker’s Kids Club for ages 5-12 (PlayStation, Wii, Xbox, Apple computers, movie theater, books, crafts, pool, foosball, darts, shuffleboard hiking, swimming, guest speakers), bike rentals, ping pong, darts, bocce ball and dive-in movies. Joya Salon offers teen manicures, pedicures, hair styling and make-up application.
Summer specials: $125-$495/night. June 1-Sept 1.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Resort & Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix
480-293-5000 • jwdesertridgeresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Nickelodeon Activity Zone for ages 4-12 (arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, garden walks, PlayStation, board games, obstacle course, musical games), 4 pools, lazy river, 89-foot waterslide,
Summer specials: Nick Getaway Program features dive-in movies, poolside entertainment, interactive games and contests, Nickelodeon-style slime, arts & crafts and Character Breakfasts. $159 & up/night through Sept 15. Wii Entertainment Family Package includes breakfast at Blue Sage (2 adults, 2 children), Wii rental for entire stay and guest room with 1 king or 2 double beds. $219 & up/night through Sept 8.

JW Marriott Starr Pass
Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson
520-792-3500 • jwmarriottstarrpass.com
Kid-friendly features: Rising Starr Kids Club for ages 4-12 (desert-themed activities) and Nickelodeon Activity Zone (arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, garden walks, PlayStation, board games, obstacle course, musical games), new lazy river, Monsoon Falls waterslide, Starr Cade (arcade), Kids Golf-4-Free (with paying adult), hiking, biking and Geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS).
Summer specials: Family Fun Package includes 1 in-room movie daily, 2 pizzas per day and free soda for guests under 17. $209-$319/night. Through Dec 30. Nick Getaway Program features dive-in movies, poolside entertainment, interactive games and contests, Nickelodeon-style slime, arts & crafts and Character Breakfasts. $159 & up/night through Sept 15.

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson
520-299-2020 • loewshotels.com
Kid-friendly features: Coyote Kids Club for ages 4-12 (customized activities including photo safaris, educational walks and more), dive-in movies, jazz concerts and holiday weekends.
Summer specials: $109 & up/night (midweek), $129 & up/night (weekends). Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
160 Portal Ln, Sedona
928-282-1777 • ilxresorts.com
Kid-friendly features: Leapin’ Lizards Kids Camp for ages 5-12 (swimming, tennis, mini-golf, discovery program with arts & crafts), basketball court, bocce ball, Los Niños pool with water features and creek-side miniature golf.
Summer specials: $145 & up/night through Sept 30.

Millennium Resort
Scottsdale McCormick Ranch
7401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
480-948-5050 • millenniumhotels.com/scottsdale
Kid-friendly features: Outdoor pool with waterfall, sand volleyball court, tennis, golf, bicycles and lake activities.
Summer specials: “$99 for $100” package includes $100 food & beverage credit through Sept 12.

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
7677 N 16th St, Phoenix
602-997-2626 • pointehilton.com
Kid-friendly features: Coyote Camp for ages 4-12 (arts & crafts, swimming, cooking, themed activities), Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch (4-acre water park with waterfalls, lazy river, children’s pool, sport pool and 130-foot waterslide), ages 10 & under eat free, Wii games, poolside activities, themed buffets, dive-in movies and Summer Splash Savings Pass.
Summer specials: Advance Purchase package ($99 or $104/night); PointeCation package ($99/night, 3-night minimum) includes a $50 resort credit per stay through Sept 13.

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N 7th St, Phoenix
602-866-7500 • pointehilton.com
Kid-friendly features: The Falls Water Village (3.5 acre water park with 40-foot waterfall, 138-foot waterslide and 23 private cabanas), ages 10 & under eat free, Wii competitions, pirate/Caribbean-themed pool parties, live music, World Wildlife Zoo (Sat mornings), breakfast with Randee the Roadrunner, poolside activities, themed buffets, dive-in movies, Summer Splash Savings Pass.
Summer specials: Advance Purchase package ($79 or $84/night); PointeCation package ($79/night, 3-night minimum) includes a $50 resort credit per stay through Sept 13.

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort
1752 S State Rt 179, Sedona
928-282-7333 • radissonsedona.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids eat free (ages 12 & under with a paying adult), heated outdoor pool, tennis, golf, creek access and hiking trails.
Summer specials: Summer Family Package includes golf, tennis, 1 in-room movie and a pizza. $159 & up/night through Aug 31.

Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
8235 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale
480-344-0600 • scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com
Kid-friendly features: Summer Kids Camps for ages 5-12 and free childcare for guests working out at the Athletic Club.
Summer specials: Southwest Family Outdoor Adventure package features 2-bedroom villa, Hummer Tour through the Sonoran desert, Sedona Horseback Adventure and Diamondback Gulch 4x4 Jeep Tour. $1,700 & up/5 nights (2 adults, 1 child age 7-12). Family Pack Up & Go Explore package features 2-bedroom villa, 3 tickets to the Phoenix Zoo, Squaw Peak hike, day trip to Rawhide Western Town and backpack filled with essentials. $1,084 & up/5 nights (2 adults, 1 child age 7-12). June 1-Sept 15.

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler
602-225-0100 • wildhorsepassresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Sheraton Adventure Club for ages 4-12 (cultural programs, stories and s’mores and poolside activities), wagon rides, horseback adventures at Koli Equestrian Center, interpretive desert trail, poolside movies and a boat cruise to Rawhide Western Town.
Summer specials: $99 & up/night package features kids eat free, 2-for-1 Adventure Club access and $50 resort credit. 2-night minimum stay through Sept 16.

Tanque Verde Ranch
14301 E Speedway Rd, Tucson
520-296-6275 • tanqueverderanch.com
Kid-friendly features: Ages 12 & under can participate in a fully-supervised children’s program where they ride, play tennis and learn about nature.
Summer specials: $275-$350/person year round.

The Buttes, a Marriott Resort
2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe
602-225-9000 • buttesmarriott.com
Kid-friendly features: Waterslide, pools and hot tubs carved out of the mountainside, kids activities and live music.
Summer specials: $79 & up/night includes 20 percent off at Narandre Spa and kids eat free (ages 4 & under). Weekends only. June 5-Sept 12.

The Legacy Golf Resort
6808 S 32nd St, Phoenix
602-305-5500 • legacygolfresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Guided hikes, sand volleyball, swimming, tennis, shuffleboard, water volleyball, yoga, bingo, arts & crafts, face painting, board games, 4th of July activities and dive-in movies.
Summer specials: Stimulus Package includes 25 percent off rates, golf and dining; West Coast Residents Special includes 25 percent off rates and cooler packed with snacks and beverages. Through Oct 14.

The Phoenician
6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale
480-941-8200 • thephoenician.com
Kid-friendly features: Funicians Kids Club for ages 5-12 (games, activities and recreation), Koi fish feeding at Necklace Lake, volleyball, bocce ball, croquet and badminton, dive-in movies and tours of the resort’s art collection and cactus garden. The Activity Center houses a theater complete with a 72-inch screen and a 60-inch plasma screen television with Wii.
Summer specials: Love Your Family package includes resort credits, orientation session with Fun Team, welcome gift for each child, kids eat free (ages 5 & under) and 50% off meals for ages 6-12. $269 & up/night (includes $50 resort credit), $299 & up/night (includes $100 resort credit). June 1-Sept 17.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale
480-624-1000 • kierlandresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Westin Kids Club for ages 4-12 (Native American arts & crafts, swimming and scavenger hunts), Game Truck, Desert Connections (animals from the Phoenix Zoo), Movies on the Green, poolside movies, pajama parties, Digital Kids Zone, Kids in the Kitchen, Racezone, Animal Yoga, family golf program, camps (swim, scuba and snorkeling), poolside activities and arts & crafts.
Summer specials: $149 & up/night through Sept 13.

The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park
623-856-1097 • wigwamresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Camp Pow Wow for ages 5-12 (arts, craft and learning programs), splash-in movies, water balloon toss, golf ball dive, 3 pools, waterslide and private cabanas.
Summer specials: $99 & up/night (room only). Summer Staycation Package includes a $50 per night food and beverage credit. $129 & up/night through Sept 8.

Thunderbird Lodge
Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle
800-679-2473 • tbirdlodge.com
Kid-friendly features: Navajo guides lead tours of Anasazi ruins, pictographs, petroglyphs and other historic sites.
Summer specials: Back-to-the Basics family package includes stay in a “de Chelly” room, half-day canyon tours and T-shirts for the family. $280/night (2 adults, 1 child), $365/night (2 adults, 2 children). July.

Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
1 Otero Rd, Tubac
800-848-7893 • tubacgolfresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids stay and eat free (ages 5 & under), bike rentals, swimming pool, tennis and hiking.
Summer specials: Free Night Package features 4th night free with a 3-night stay. $89 & up/night. June 1-Sept 28.

Westward Look Resort
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson
520-297-1151 • westwardlook.com
Kid-friendly features: 3 swimming pools, nature trails, Desert Gallery (features items from the Sonoran Desert), basketball and volleyball courts and horseback riding.
Summer specials: $89 & up/night includes breakfast (2 adults, 2 children) and kids eat free (with paying adult) through Sept 8.

CALIFORNIA

Americania Hotel
121 7th St, San Francisco
415-626-0200 • jdvhotels.com/hotels/americania
Kid-friendly features: Outdoor heated pool, game room, special kids menu and board games.
Summer specials: $109 & up/night (weekdays), $119 & up/night (weekends) throughout the summer.

Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown
1646 Front St, San Diego
619-239-6800 • doubletreesandiegodowntown.com
Kid-friendly features: Rooftop pool and fitness center.
Summer specials: San Diego Zoo Package, Sea World Package, USS Midway Package, Sweet Dreams Family Package and discount tickets to attractions. Through Sept.

Embassy Suites
San Diego Bay - Downtown
601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego
619-239-2400 • sandiegobay.embassysuites.com
Kid-friendly features: Indoor heated swimming pool, 12-story tropical atrium with flowing rivers.
Summer specials: Family Fun Package includes 2-room suite, 2 large pizzas, 6 sodas, 2 microwaveable popcorn bags, 1 in-room movie, cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception. $239 & up/night through Dec 1.

Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
714-845-8000 • waterfrontresort.com
Kid-friendly features: Hilton Vacation Station (TV, play table games, art projects, on-call babysitters, children’s menus), beach cabanas, game sets (volleyball, horseshoes), biking and surfing.
Summer specials: Endless Summer Package includes ocean view room, S’mores Package (firewood, beach blanket, wieners and wires, beverages and s’mores fixings), 1-hour bike rental, breakfast for 4. $463 & up/night through Dec.

Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado
800-HOTEL DEL • hoteldel.com
Kid-friendly features: Kidtopia for ages 4-12 (talent shows and performances, supervised cooking activities, climbing unit, funhouse mirror and high-tech entertainment stations with computers, games and movie-time media), VIBZ for ages 13-17 (contemporary lounge setting with billiards, foosball, darts, karaoke, computers, games and movie-time media), surfing lessons (ages 6 & up) plus bike, surrey, cabana, surfboard, boogie board, volleyball, kayak, jet ski, paddleboat and wakeboard rentals. Family activities include bingo tournaments, S’mores Night at the beach and Flick ‘N’ Float movie night.
Summer specials: $299 & up/night (July & Aug); Best of San Diego Package ($390 & up/night July 1-Sept 6) includes 4-night accommodations, 2 adult 3-for-1 passes for unlimited admission to SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park for 5 consecutive days and a welcome gift.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
714-698-1234 • huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com
Kid-friendly features: Camp Hyatt (morning, afternoon and evening activity sessions) for ages 3-12, Pacific Waters Spa for kids and teens, Slyders water playground (3 waterslides, wading pool, cabanas, oversized hot tub, fire pits), dive-in movies, airbrush tattoos, hair braiding, s’mores roasts at the fire pit by the pool, cookie decorating, sandcastle building (with professionals), kite flying, biking and surfing.
Summer specials: Explore Package with Disney Passes features 3-night stay, breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children (under age 18), 2-day Disney Park Hopper Tickets (2 adults, 2 children), s’mores kit, valet parking and half-day bike rentals through Dec.

Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel
7675 Crescent Ave, Buena Park
866-752-2444 • knottshotel.com
Kid-friendly features: Outdoor heated pool and spa, water play toys, daily visit from Snoopy in the Amber Waves Restaurant and Camp Snoopy rooms.
Summer specials: $319 & up Ultimate Package includes 2 nights, 1 breakfast buffet for 4, 1-day admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and 1-day admission to Soak City Water Park through Dec 30. $499 & up Premier Package includes 3 nights, 1 breakfast buffet for 4, 4-day flex pass for admission to Knott’s Berry Farm & Soak City Water Park through Sept 8.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4000 Loews Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado
619-424-4000 • loewshotels.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids Club for ages 4-12 (activities change daily), teen lounge and spa room, Loews Loves Kids Program (Fisher-Price welcome gift, healthy dining options and a lending library of games, toys and baby gear), bayside marshmallow roasts, dive-in movies, workshops, sandcastle building, family bingo, educational tours, grunion runs and Guitar Hero competitions.
Summer specials: $299 & up/night. July 3-Sept 7.

Santa Cruz Dream Inn
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
831-426-4330 • dreaminnsantacruz.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids stay free, located on the beach near the boardwalk and wharf.
Summer specials: $229-$329 package includes accommodations for 4, custom hotel keys, swim goggles, milk & cookie evening turn-down, board game library, and 2pm late check-out. Tickets for local attractions may be added. Through Sept 7.

Sheraton Anaheim Hotel
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim
714-778-1700 • sheraton.com/anaheim
Kid-friendly features: Proximity to Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney; pool, game room and nightly fireworks viewing.
Summer specials: Free Breakfast Package ($149 & up/night) includes breakfast buffet (4 people) and free shuttle to Disneyland; Celebrate Your Birthday Package ($331 & up/night, minimum 2-night stay) includes 1,500-foot suite (up to 7 guests), breakfast buffet (up to 7 people), Birthday Celebration Kit and cake and free shuttle to Disneyland. Through Dec 31.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego
619-291-2900 • sheraton.com/sandiegomarina
Kid-friendly features: Waterfront location, 3 pools (separate family pool), new spa, tennis courts (instruction, clinics and rentals), water sports, bike rentals and jogging trails.
Summer specials: Sheraton Family Package includes a welcome snack for children, kids eat free (ages 12 & under, with paying adult), 1 in-room movie each night and late checkout (4pm). $229 & up/night. Must book and visit by Dec 31.

Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
714-861-4470 • shorebreakhotel.com
Kid-friendly features: Bicycle rentals, kite flying, surf camp, beach activities and story telling at the courtyard fire pits.
Summer specials: Kids Rule! Package includes admission to the Surfing Museum (2 adults, 2 children), 10% off museum gift shop merchandise, pizza and beverages for 4 at Zimzala Restaurant or in-room dining. Through Dec 31.
Sportsmen’s Lodge
12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
818-769-4700 • slhotel.com
Kid-friendly features: Hollywood Trout Farm Lake, swimming pool, live music and DJ Pool Party on weekends.
Summer specials: Universal Family Fun Package includes discounted 2-day passes to Universal Studios, free shuttle, and 1 free kids meal (per paying adult). $249 & up/night through Sept.

The Village at Squaw Valley
1750 Village East Rd, Olympic Valley
866-818-6963 • thevillageatsquaw.com
Kid-friendly features: Giant games (chess, jenga), 18-hole mini-golf course, Skyjump Bungee trampoline, cable car rides to High Camp (year-round ice-skating, swimming lagoon and spa, café and Olympic Museum), outdoor movies, hiking trails, bike trails and arcade.
Summer specials: Family Fun in the Sun Package ($668 & up/2 nights) includes 2-bedroom condominium suite, welcome amenity (hiking guide book, water bottle, energy bars and sunscreen), 4 High Camp passes to the pool, miniature golf for 4 and 2 children’s passes to the Skyjump Bungee trampoline. June 19-Sept 13.

NEVADA

Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
101 MonteLago Blvd, Henderson
702-567-6000 • loewshotels.com
Kid-friendly features: Kids Club for ages 3-12 (nature hikes, fishing, putting, basketball games), SummerFest programs (various activities), Sushiskool (sushi cooking class for kids), Kids’ Concierge (information on activities just for kids), dive-in movies, fire pit on the beach for marshmallow roasting, gondola rides on the lake and kayak rentals.
Summer specials: $159 & up/night. Buy 2 nights and get the 3rd night free. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

MonteLago Village Resort
30 Strada Di Villaggio, Henderson
702-564-4700 • montelagovillage.com
Kid-friendly features: 3 swimming pools, game room, boat and water toy rentals (single kayak, canoe, pedal boat, barracuda) and Thursday Movies al Fresco in the Village (June-Aug).
Summer specials: Lake Las Vegas Family Marina Package includes 1 electric boat rental for 1 hour plus 2 water toys of your choice for up to 2 hours. $202 & up/night.

MEXICO

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
800-Hiltons • hiltonloscabos.com
Kid-friendly features: Vacation Station (activities for ages 4-12), Kids’ Spa Oasis (services and treatment for the whole family) and turn-down service with milk, cookies and towel animals; dive-in movies, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, horseback riding, scuba diving, kayaking and wave runners. Turtle Preservation and Release Program and whale watching (in season).
Summer specials: Fun in the Sun Package includes $100 resort credit per night. $199 & up/night through Oct 1.

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
52-624-145-8000 • sheratonloscabos.com
Kid-friendly features: The Sheratoons Kids Club for ages 5-12 (activities include arts & crafts, pool time, movies and games); swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, snorkeling and whale watching (in season).
Summer specials: Family Package includes kids eat free (under 12 with a paying adult), 1 free pay-per-view movie per night, welcome snack for children and a late checkout time (4pm). $229 & up/night. Must book before Oct 15.

The St Regis Punta Mita Resort
Punta de Mita, Nayarit
52-329-291-5800 • stregis.com/puntamita
Kid-friendly features: Children’s Club for ages 5-12 (indoor and outdoor activities including arts & crafts and sandcastle building), tennis courts and 3 pools.
Summer specials: Taste of Luxury package includes butler service, full breakfast (for 2) and 4th night free with a minimum stay of 3 nights. $519 & up/night.
 
The Westin Resort & Spa
San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur
52-624-142-9000 • westinloscabos.com
Kid-friendly features: Westin Kid’s Club for ages 4-12 (indoor and outdoor activities), private baby sitters (bilingual), swimming with dolphins, ATV tours, scuba diving, water activities and whale watching (in season).
Summer specials: Reconnect With Family Package includes kids eat free (ages 12 & under) and in-room movie every night. $299 & up/night through Dec 19.