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

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Rp1.922.362
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Rp1.059.994
per adult
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

Rp1.706.770
per adult
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Dana Point

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Dana Point

Rp3.144.050
per adult
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Dana Point
Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point

Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point

Rp988.130
per adult
Guided Coastal Hike and Ecology Tour in Dana Point
Dana Wharf Whale Watching

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

Rp1.221.688
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point
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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 Rp14.547.200 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp14.547.200
Rp16.248.313 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is Rp2.254.816 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
Rp2.254.816
Rp2.885.469 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,524 reviews)
"Not the newest but generally clean and modern. It was a convenient location for a short stay."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is Rp1.781.104 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.781.104
Rp1.959.214 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,837 reviews)
"I like the atmosphere. It’s a very peaceful property, but I don’t like is the breakfast. They serve these eggs that are mushy they’re not really scrambled once they had these sort of fried eggs, but they never ever served them again."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

3 out of 5
23175 Avenida De La Carlota Laguna Hills CA
The price is Rp1.522.001 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
Rp1.522.001
Rp1.677.169 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine

4 out of 5
17900 Jamboree Rd Irvine CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.066.944 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp4.066.944
Rp4.481.627 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Santa Ana CA
The price is Rp2.405.743 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp2.405.743
Rp2.675.066 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. 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
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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 Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are some notable places to visit nearby.

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