Monarch Beach Travel Guide

Dana Point

A golf course with a beach and ocean in the background.
A coastal resort with a beachfront, a golf course, and a large pool area.
A mural of a van and a surfer.
A beach with waves at sunset.
A beach with waves, people, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Stay near popular Monarch Beach attractions

Salt Creek Beach Park

9.0/10 (272 reviews)
Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Rp1.332.788
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Rp1.589.629
per adult
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Rp1.786.100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Rp1.911.127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Rp1.911.127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Rp1.768.239
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
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Top hotels in Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

5 out of 5
1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point CA
The price is Rp15.409.625 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp15.409.625
Rp18.398.652 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dana Point. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5 out of 5
1 Ritz Carlton Dr Dana Point CA
The price is Rp16.888.949 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp16.888.949
Rp20.028.551 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
"The room is small, I got a side ocean balcony view room, the balcony is very narrow, and dirty, and the room inside even no a desk, I no space can put my laptop to work, bathroom there's no bath tub, only a shower, the shower room we saw hairs left on the wall before I used, feel so bad."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is Rp1.727.639 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.727.639
Rp1.900.403 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Laguna Hills Lodge
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.203.136 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.203.136
Rp2.449.777 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp3.575.033 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.575.033
Rp3.939.508 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is Rp3.469.367 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp3.469.367
Rp3.996.536 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
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Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Find the best Monarch Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear blue sea, and a distant city skyline.

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and North Day Use Beach.

A coastal town with a marina, cliffs, and a beach.

Lantern District

If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Coach House Concert Hall are top sights worth seeing.

A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.

A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

Dana Hills

While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Point Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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