The giant pool with three water slides might be enough to keep plenty of families busy, but this resort has the irresistible plus of being right on the edge of Huntington Beach, nicknamed “Surf City, USA.” The whole family can take surfing lessons with local pros, rent bikes and pedal the ocean-hugging boardwalk, then end the day gathered around the hotel’s fire pits for cocoa and s’mores.
The resort also features Camp Hyatt, where kids ages 11 and under play games, do crafts, and hit the beach, with a specific theme for each days’ activities. The camp is available for half- or full days, plus evenings on the weekends—great for planning spa time or a grownup night out.