Embassy Suites hotels are great for family trips because they are all-suite properties with separate living and bedroom areas and kitchenettes in every room, not to mention the complimentary made-to-order breakfasts and evening receptions offered daily. But the Embassy Suites in Oxnard, California, has a secret weapon that makes it especially a great destination hotel for families: it’s located on a 7-mile stretch of beach!

The property features a large outdoor swimming pool, often filled with kids splashing and playing during the day, and is within walking distance of the Channel Islands Harbor. Here, the marina is filled with sailboats and charters available to enjoy the harbor and the national park’s collection of five islands, the closest of which is mere minutes from Oxnard.

With suites that can comfortably sleep six to eight guests, the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach is also the perfect destination hotel for multigenerational family trips and family reunions. There is plenty of room for everyone here to spend a weekend or a week on the beach.

All rooms at Embassy Suites across the country are suites, and at the Mandalay Beach location, each of the 250 suites have recently been renovated.

The hotel offers cribs, high chairs and Pack 'N Plays for families to use during their stay.

Two-Room Suites
Two-room suites feature an oversized living room with kitchenette and full bathroom connected to a master bedroom with another full bathroom. Guests can choose from one king bedroom to two queen bedroom options, with the living room providing a full-sized sleeper sofa, enabling a family of six to share one suite. The kitchenette features a small refrigerator, microwave and wet bar, and a small dining area allows families to dine in their suites, as well.

Rooms provide balcony or patio options, with walkout patios near the pool providing easy access for families with small kids and strollers.

Presidential Suites
Some suites are three-room presidential suites with two queen beds in one room, a king bed in another, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, able to sleep up to eight people. These rooms also provide three bathrooms, with the master featuring a whirlpool tub.

For families looking for beachfront rooms, you will pay more for these coveted rooms, but you'll have the best views from the upper floors, and easy access to the beach from ground-floor walkouts. (There is a gate that separates the resort from the beach that requires key entry, keeping guests safe 24/7.)

Pool
The resort feels more like a resort with multiple buildings surrounding a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and beach. Along the beach is a paved trail for walking and running. The heated outdoor swimming pool is centralized and provides plenty of pool chairs for families, some in shaded areas.

Sports
Families can also rent bicycles from the hotel, and play tennis and table tennis.

Complimentary Breakfast
One of Embassy Suites' claims to fame is its delicious -- and free -- breakfast offered to all guests. The hotel provides a made-to-order omelet station, as well as a hot and cold breakfast buffet, all included with accommodations at the beachfront hotel.

Evening Receptions
In the evenings, a complimentary manager's reception is held in the same room as the morning breakfast, providing snacks and drinks and a chance to socialize with other guests from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. nightly. Parents receive complimentary wine, cocktails and beer, as well.

Coastal Grill
For lunch and dinner options, the hotel's Coastal Grill is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The kids' menu includes mac and cheese, chicken tenders, grilled chicken breast, grilled sirloin and salad, while parents can enjoy small plates, sandwiches, salads, soup and large plates with pasta, chicken, steak and fish items.

Room Service
Room service from the grill is offered nightly, from 5 to 10 p.m.

All About the Extras
Wi-Fi
There is a charge for daily Wi-Fi.

Parking
Parking at the Embassy Suites is additional; $18 for self- and $22 for valet.

The Art of Smart Timing
The year-round mild weather found in Central California makes Oxnard a great place to visit at any time of the year. The hotel is great for weekend getaways, summer days on the beach, and holiday vacations, especially due to its ability to sleep larger families.

Getting There
Located in Oxnard, California, the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach is closest to Los Angeles International Airport, and also near the smaller Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport. Oxnard also has a small airport, as well. From Los Angeles, the hotel is about 1.5 hours.

Oxnard is also accessible via Amtrak train, which runs along the California Coastline, connecting many cities for a weekend getaway.

Getting Around
If you're planning to explore Oxnard and the Ventura County area, you'll want to have a car to get around, as the area is expansive. Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach is within walking distance from Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor, where plenty of boats are available for day trips to the Channel Islands, whale watching excursions and sailing adventures.

For Mom and Dad
The Mandalay Beach Spa is a full-service spa offering treatments from massages to facials to nail services. In-room treatments can also be arranged.