Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
Located merely a 12-minute stroll from DeLaveaga Park, the 4-star smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz invites guests to try hiking, lawn tennis, and badminton, or relax by a heated pool with a hot tub. Pasatiempo Golf Club is 3.8 km from this Santa Cruz resort, which is set in a mountain.
Santa Cruz Wharf Pier can be easily reached nearly a 15-minute ride away.
Seabright State Sandy Beach is also 4.4 km away.
All rooms feature views of the mountain.
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144$/night
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
Providing guests with cars for rent, the 3-star Best Western Inn Santa Cruz is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
This Santa Cruz inn is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, only a few steps from the restaurant Denny's. Located just 200 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, the hotel is 2.4 km from the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.
You can easily find DeLaveaga Park in proximity to the Best Western Santa Cruz.
Staying at one of the 28 rooms, guests are welcome to use a television and satellite channels as well as tea and coffee making equipment. The rooms include an open bathroom.
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109$/night
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Located only 11 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel comes with 2 spa tubs. The motel features a vending machine and a lift as well as luggage storage.
Located in proximity to Museum of Art and History, this Santa Cruz hotel is nestled in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz. Guests can find Pacific Garden Mall merely 0.7 km from the Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz.
The accommodation also takes you to Ocean View Park, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and shower caps. Some of the air-conditioned rooms boast inner courtyard views.
Cheap Kid Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
If you are traveling with kids to Santa Cruz and are looking for affordable lodging options, there are plenty of budget-friendly hotels to choose from. These hotels are perfect for families looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay without breaking the bank. With amenities like free breakfast, outdoor pools, and convenient locations, these kid-friendly hotels offer a great value for your money. While prices may vary, families can expect to find comfortable and clean accommodations that are perfect for a fun-filled family vacation.
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110$/night
Hotel Solares
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 2-star Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 1.7 km from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property and secured parking is available on site.
Guests can easily get to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, which is 20 minutes' walk away.
Located within reach of Seabright State Sandy Beach, the Solares Santa Cruz puts the city at your fingertips.
The spacious rooms offer views of the garden.
The onsite services include shopping service to ensure the utmost comfort and convenience.
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109$/night
Carousel Beach Inn
Situated approximately a 5-minute stroll from a beach, the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz offers rooms with views of the park.
Sunny Cove Public Beach is 2.6 km from the inn, while Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is 2.3 km from this place. The Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz grants access to cultural attractions like Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is just 13 minutes' stroll away.
Within a few blocks of the Carousel Santa Cruz, guests will also find the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".
Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and shower caps.
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222$/night
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz, located in the downtown Cowell Beach district, also offers the convenience of private car parking on site.
This 4-star luxury hotel features great location, around 25 minutes' walk from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach.
The lodging is located just near Swimming Dolphins and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Guests will also enjoy valet parking and concierge service, as well as shopping service provided at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
Kid Friendly Hotels Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz offers a wide range of kid-friendly hotels for families looking to enjoy a fun-filled vacation. With various options to choose from, families can find accommodations to suit their needs, preferences, and budget. These hotels provide comfortable and convenient stays, offering easy access to the city's attractions, including the beach, the boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Featuring welcoming staff, spacious rooms, and great dining options, these hotels cater specifically to families with children. Families can enjoy a memorable stay where their kids can explore the city's highlights and return to a comfortable and family-friendly hotel.
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75$/night
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Located 3.3 km from Cotillion Gardens RV Park And Cabins, the comfortable Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley hotel offers spacious rooms about 10 minutes' drive from the scenic sloped Pogonip Park. The 4-star hotel boasts a summer terrace, spa therapy, and barbecue grills on site and guests can laze by a heated outdoor swimming pool.
This popular area gives access to such cultural attractions as Bigfoot Discovery Museum, which are 4.4 km away.
The Mystery Spot can also be found within 15 minutes' drive of the Hilton Scotts Valley.
The 177 rooms at this Scotts Valley hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing equipment and climate control, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms look onto the hills.
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127$/night
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located merely 1.8 km from Cowell Beach, the comfortable Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel offers general facilities such as an ATM and a lift. Featuring a luggage room, this modern hotel is in proximity to San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Boasting a prime location in the centre of Santa Cruz, the 3-star hotel also lies within 15 minutes' walk of Mission Santa Cruz. Guests can visit Shopper's Corner, which is a mere 500 metres away, and Mike Fox Skate Park which is within a few blocks of the Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.
The nearby family attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park about a 5-minute ride from the accommodation.
The air-conditioned rooms in Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel have complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with blackout drapes and air conditioning. Also, there is a personal safe, tea and coffee-making facilities provided. The modern bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as such comforts as hairdryers and towels.
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77$/night
Surf City Inn & Suites
Featuring an indoor pool, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is about a 20-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at the motel.
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, this Santa Cruz hotel is a mere 1.4 km from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" and 2.7 km from such shopping venues as East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The Surf City Inn & Suites also gives access to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Beach Flats Community Garden lies right around the corner from the accommodation.
Bathroom essentials include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination as well as a hairdryer and bath sheets for guests' extra comfort.
Santa Cruz Kid Friendly Hotels with Pool
Santa Cruz offers many kid-friendly hotels with pools that are perfect for families looking to spend time outdoors and have fun in the water. With a variety of options to choose from, parents can find a hotel that meets their needs and budget. These hotels provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children to splash around, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Whether families are looking to relax by the pool or explore nearby attractions, Santa Cruz kid-friendly hotels with pools are a great choice for a family vacation.
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60$/night
Beachview Inn
Situated about a 25-minute stroll from To Honor Surfing Monument, the 2-star smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz offers proximity to various city highlights. This Santa Cruz motel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel stands in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from the religious sites like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. The Beachview Inn Santa Cruz is stationed not far from Pacific Garden Mall.
Guests residing at the accommodation have the advantage of proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, located merely 8 minutes' stroll away.
The rooms include a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi for your convenience. Providing a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hair dryer and bath sheets. The rooms also look over the ocean.
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100$/night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg
The smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg includes contemporary rooms around 25 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Staying at the 3-star hotel gives you the ability to use a vending machine and a lift.
The hotel in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz is located just 1.6 km from the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre".
Also, First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Business travellers are welcome to take advantage of conference facilities and a computer workstation.
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114$/night
Mission Inn
Situated about a 25-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz can arrange whale watching to ensure a more exciting holiday.
This Santa Cruz inn lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can visit Swift Street Courtyard Shopping Mall, which is a mere 6 minutes' stroll away, and the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach which is around 20 minutes on foot from the hotel.
Along with other cultural attractions Museum of Art and History is nestled 2.4 km from the Mission Santa Cruz.
Featuring air conditioning, the air-conditioned rooms are also fitted with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms include a private bathroom. You'll find nice touches like a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and towels to enhance your stay.
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219$/night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
The 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, nearly a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. There is high-speed Internet access in public areas, provided all the time.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is a short way from this hotel, while DeLaveaga Park is merely 1.5 km away. Family tourists will enjoy visiting the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.
The Hampton Inn is located 300 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz.
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94$/night
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Located only 5 minutes' walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North gives quick access to various city sites. This 4-star inn offers a car park on site and an outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel is a mere 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church and a mere 1.7 km from the movie theater "Rio Theatre". Cultural sights in the area include Museum of Art and History, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.
There is UCSC Arboretum 3.3 km from the Comfort Inn North.
The 62 cosy rooms are equipped with an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, as well as coffee and tea making equipment for guests' comfort. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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149$/night
Aqua Breeze Inn
Located a 16-minute walk from Well Within Spa, Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz includes 27 rooms with views of the ocean. This hotel comes with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The 2-star hotel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, within 900 metres of the beach. Take advantage of the closeness to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, which is an 18-minute walk away.
Arana Gulch Trail can also be found 2.4 km from the Aqua Breeze.
Featuring air conditioning, the spacious rooms are also fitted with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathroom essentials include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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125$/night
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
Overlooking Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the 4-star smoke-free Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz features a sunbathing terrace, a lobby fireplace, and a golf course for guests to relax in.
Located in an entertainment area, only 300 metres from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, this Santa Cruz inn is also just 14 minutes' stroll from Riverside Gardens Community Garden. You will be accommodated in the vicinity of Neary Lagoon Park.
The Casablanca Santa Cruz is merely 6 minutes on foot from the steel spinning Undertow Roller Coaster.
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108$/night
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
The non-smoking Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel is nestled about 20 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, offering 27 rooms and featuring a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course.
This 2-star hotel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, 2.2 km from a sacred site like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. The hotel also lies within 25 minutes' walk of the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre".
The nearby cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is in the vicinity of the Howard Johnson Santa Cruz.
The bright rooms feature views of the ocean.
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59$/night
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
The 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz is located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Main Beach and comprises 25 rooms with modern comforts. This Santa Cruz motel, located 2.2 km from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, features luggage storage.
The hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, in the vicinity of Well Within Spa. Shopping tourists will enjoy being near Cowell's Beach Surf Shop (450 metres) and East Cliff Village Shopping Center (2.7 km).
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity of Santa Cruz Anchorage, located approximately a 5-minute ride away. Entertainment options in the area feature Santa Cruz Wharf Pier around 900 metres from the Fireside Santa Cruz.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with individual climate control and central heating, as well as media facilities such as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These rooms have a tile floor. Featuring towels, the private bathrooms are also fitted with a separate toilet. Certain rooms also face the street.
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99$/night
Seaway Inn
The 3-star Seaway Inn Santa Cruz features 20 air-conditioned rooms in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, 0.6 km from Cowell Beach. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at the hotel.
Museum of Art and History is 14 minutes' walk away.
This smoke-free motel also stands not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, along with tea/coffee making equipment for guests' comfort. The rooms come with separate bathrooms and views of the ocean. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also offer a hair dryer and shower caps.
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100$/night
Bay Front Inn
Nestled 500 metres from Santa Cruz Main Beach, the 2-star Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area. Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel offers renovated rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool.
This smoke-free hotel is merely an 11-minute walk from Cowell Beach, in proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Family tourists will enjoy visiting Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is 900 metres away.
Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church can also be found within 25 minutes' walk of the Bay Front.
There are 38 rooms equipped with air conditioning along with modern facilities including high-speed internet and a satellite TV. Guests will find hairdryers and towels in bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
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209$/night
Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites
The comfortable Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park about a 25-minute walk away. Located merely 200 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the 3-star hotel features a swimming pool for guests to relax in.
This Santa Cruz inn in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz is a mere 1.4 km from Neary Lagoon Park and a few steps from such shopping venues as Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. The Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz places you nearly 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Laurel Park, located 0.7 km away. The property is right near Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz.
The Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites boasts rooms with a patio and a balcony, as well as a stone fireplace for your convenience. Ironing facilities are featured for guests' comfort. The family bathrooms are fitted with a spa bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and towels.
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249$/night
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages Capitola, located 20 minutes' walk from Schwan Lagoon Waterway, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This inn offers a car park on site.
The 4-star hotel lies in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, 2.3 km from such family-friendly attractions as Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. The Ocean Echo is 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and within a few blocks of Sunny Cove Public Beach.
Guests of the property can get to Cowell Beach, which is 3.1 km away.
The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and bath sheets for more comfort. The hotel offers rooms with views of the ocean.
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59$/night
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)
Located approximately 25 minutes on foot from Arana Gulch Trail, the 2-star Oceana Inn Santa Cruz offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park.
This Santa Cruz motel stands in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, not far from the religious sites like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. You can benefit from the proximity Museum of Art and History, which is only 1.4 km away.
Guests might as well visit Anthony's Bluff, situated merely a 14-minute stroll away. The nearby family attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park 2.2 km from the Oceana Santa Cruz.
The accommodation has 55 rooms with a sitting area. A satellite TV along with tea and coffee making facilities are provided.
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72$/night
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area features 42 rooms and lies 15 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. There is also parking.
This inn is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, a few moments from the dessert restaurant Marianne's Ice Cream. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 2.9 km from the 4-star hotel.
Guests might as well visit San Lorenzo Park, which is 7 minutes' walk away. Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council is just in close proximity to the Quality Inn.
An iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, along with tea/coffee making equipment, provide in-room convenience at the hotel. Some rooms include a private bathroom.
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72$/night
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provides proximity to Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, which is located just 1.7 km away. This Santa Cruz inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
The hotel lies about 5 minutes on foot from Riverside Gardens Park and only 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is also approximately 5 minutes on foot from Beach Flats Community Garden and around 25 minutes on foot from Bolcoff Hill.
Nature lovers will appreciate the vicinity of Santa Cruz Anchorage, which is only 1.9 km away. There is the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach nearly a 25-minute walk away, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is just near the accommodation.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features 24 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making facilities. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hair dryer and shower caps.
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65$/night
Drift Inn, Llc
Offering a location merely a 5-minute walk from Mike Fox Skate Park, the 2-star Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz offers 11 rooms. The hotel comes with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Located a mere 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, this budget motel is within a few blocks of Cave Train. The Westside Santa Cruz district grants access to cultural attractions like Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is a 20-minute stroll away.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park lies a mere 1.7 km from the property.
Kid Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz
Do you crave an adventure with your family but worry that your kids’ ages orinterests will cause them to be bored? Say goodbye to monotony and wave "hello" to a paradise of fun with our carefully curated selection of kid-friendly abodes that put family merrymaking in the front seat. I, Filomena, have had the opportunity to stay at many of the delightful hotels in Santa Cruz, USA, and my family and I have always been able to come away with treasured memories.
Whether you are keen to investigate the area's stunning scenery, explore some neighbouring attractions, or soak up sun on the glorious beachfront, family-focused accommodation near Santa Cruz has plenty to tickle your fancy, and keep everybody entertained. From the moment you walk in and are welcomed with a smile, the thoughtfully designed properties let you relax knowing the kids are in safe hands.
From swimming pools with splashing slides to fun-filled recreational activities, you will find the ideal abode for your family. From bounteous outdoor spaces perfect for running aroundand spacious suites with room for the whole family, there is something for everyone, big and small. And don't worry if kids get peckish; many of the hotels provide wholesome children's meals and snacks and all have healthy options for adults too.
Additionally, the hotels have likely saved the best for last – a selection of child-geared events and amenities which including coloring activities, movie time, play areas, and more. With so many conveniences to enjoy, you and your family will feel right at home, with enough activities to make sure your kids never utter the dreaded words "I'm bored". From me, Filomena, to you families: pack your suitcase and come for a visit, you won't regret it.
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