Monarch Beach Travel Guide

Dana Point

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Photo by Jw
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Photo by Kristy Logan
Photo by Rich Barton
Photo by Rich Barton

Popular places to visit

Salt Creek Beach Park

Salt Creek Beach Park

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.

Salt Creek Beach Park
Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Harbor

Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dana Point Harbor
Doheny State Beach

Doheny State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Doheny State Beach
Capistrano Beach Park

Capistrano Beach Park

Capistrano 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? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Capistrano Beach Park
Ocean Institute

Ocean Institute

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Ocean Institute
Baby Beach

Baby Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?

Baby Beach

Things to do

Laguna Beach Paradise Trolley - App Guided Tour

Laguna Beach Paradise Trolley - App Guided Tour

฿802
per adult
Laguna Beach Paradise Trolley - App Guided Tour
Laguna Niguel Electric MTB Experience Salt Creek to Colina Ridge

Laguna Niguel Electric MTB Tour Salt Creek to Colina Ridge (Beginner)

฿7,987
per adult
Laguna Niguel Electric MTB Tour Salt Creek to Colina Ridge (Beginner)
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,773
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

฿3,208
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Santa Monica Pier where they shot that famous Forest Gump shot! Seeing Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Downtown LA on our Best Coast Tours LA Tour!

The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County

฿3,689
per adult
The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County
Wine Tasting Around the World

Wine Tasting Around the World

฿1,925
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Around the World
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Top hotels in Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

5 out of 5
1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA
The price is ฿24,862 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿24,862
฿29,986 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Dana Point. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"The access to private beach restaurant. The service was exceptional from beach umbrella set up to restraunt service. The view from balcony overlooking pool and vista of shoreline was fantastic"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
The price is ฿5,714 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,714
฿6,296 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Very convenient and the property is very nice. The staff is extremely friendly and easy to do business with. The room could be cleaner. The sheets seemed a little old and they didn’t change them on the second and third night."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
2120 Main St, Irvine, CA
The price is ฿4,940 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,940
฿5,443 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
"Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

4 out of 5
1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,012 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,012
฿9,544 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great ambiance - loved it !"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Holiday Inn Santa Ana Orange County Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana Orange County Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA
The price is ฿3,793 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,793
฿4,379 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Overall it was good. Our room was clean everyday. The only issue we had was not getting the breakfast. I was confident that it offered breakfast when I booked with Expedia."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Santa Ana Orange County Airport by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

3.5 out of 5
1325 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA
The price is ฿3,865 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,865
฿4,375 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
6.2/10 (1,587 reviews)
"Great place , perfect location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Monarch Beach

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Marquesa

While Marquesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.

Marquesa
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Regatta

While Regatta may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.

Regatta
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Dana Hills

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

Dana Hills
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Lantern District

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

Lantern District
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Dana Point Harbor

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

Dana Point Harbor
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Del Obispo

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

Del Obispo

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