The 18 Best Family Resorts in the U.S.

"This coastal hotel offers proximity to Southern California attractions—Crystal Cove, Balboa Island (ferry access for the historic Ferris wheel), the Sherman Library and Gardens, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts—while delivering resort amenities like a Paintbox Kids Club that mixes artistic and active programming. Guests can charter boats, enjoy high tea at a local tea salon, or take advantage of the hotel spa while kids participate in supervised activities. There are three categories of accessible rooms, and rates start at about $470 per night." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines