6 Last-Minute Spring Break Getaways

South Seas Island Resort
Captiva, Florida

This resort sits on 2 1/2 miles of private coastline, where your brood can collect seashells, take a dolphin cruise, or splash in 20 pools. Snag free time by enrolling your kids, ages 6 to 13, in an ecology-based class at Sanibel Sea School. Southseas.com

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort
Panama City Beach, Florida

Scoop up a one- to three-bedroom villa (with a kitchen) and hit the waves. When the kids are feeling waterlogged, head to the tennis courts or nine-hole golf course. Resortcollection.com

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The Grove Resort & Spa
Orlando, Florida

Traveling with extended family? Book this new, all-suite resort not far from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Groveresortorlando.com

The Garland
North Hollywood, California

Whether you want to see stars at the Griffith Observatory or Hollywood Walk of Fame, this bohemian-chic resort with family suites serves as site-seeing hub. At night, watch classic movies by its outdoor pool or take the free shuttle to nearby Universal Studios Hollywood. Thegarland.com

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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Tucson, Arizona

After hiking at Sabino Canyon (a free shuttle takes you there), cool off at the pool, where staff hand out fruit and smoothies. Four- to 12-year-olds can feed fish and take an ecology walk at the Coyote Kids Club while you get a spa treatment. Loewshotels.com

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
San Antonio, Texas

With nature trails, a playground, golf, and a spa, your family may not want to leave this resort, situated just outside the city. But if you do venture out, visit the Chisholm Trail Winery, which welcomes kids with brick-oven pizza and games. Hyatt.com