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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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 21.295.400 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
21.295.400 ₫
25.538.899 ₫ total
28 Oct - 29 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely perfect and will make it an annual event! I’ll never book thru Expedia ever again! Awful!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is 2.547.657 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
2.547.657 ₫
2.802.423 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,715 reviews)
"Clean and the staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.5 out of 5
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is 3.220.280 ₫ per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
3.220.280 ₫
4.120.967 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,507 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. I very much appreciated receiving a discounted parking rate during my stay. On Saturday morning, the Haven Point restaurant was severely short staffed resulting in a long wait time (approximately ten people were in line) to be seated; this was during peak breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is 5.271.910 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
5.271.910 ₫
5.809.382 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
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 3.482.577 ₫ per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
3.482.577 ₫
3.872.451 ₫ total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,450 reviews)
"Room is nice & clean, quiet, comfortable bed, staffs are very helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

3 out of 5
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr Dana Point CA
The price is 2.597.000 ₫ per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
2.597.000 ₫
2.887.734 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,212 reviews)
"Mold all over the room and bathroom. Pretty sure the window unit A/C was just blowing mold spores all over the place. Gross. If I could ask for a refund I definitely would. Certainly not worth what they charged."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Dana Point Marina Inn
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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.

Monarch Beach Travel Guide

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