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

£56
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

£80
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

£80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting

£47
per adult
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting
Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings

£71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Laguna Beach Open Ocean Kayaking Tour with Sea Lion Sightings
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity

£71
per adult
Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle Activity
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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 £724 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£724
1 Nov - 2 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (706 reviews)
"The mattress needed to be replaced. There were craters on either side and made it uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

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 £123 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£123
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Close to SNA airport. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
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 £72 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£72
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,008 reviews)
"The room itself was clean and the hotel is quiet and in a safe business area of Irvine. The pillows were completely flat and I had to put 2 on top of each other and use a towel as your head sinks in. It was quiet except on the last night the neighbor next door was talking on the phone loudly and ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is £176 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£176
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is very clean and the rooms are spacious!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge

2.5 out of 5
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is £81 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£81
12 Oct - 13 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! (3,750 reviews)
"Door would not lock and appeared to have possibly been broken into at some point. Refrigerator and air conditioner in room did not work. Shampoo/Conditioner and lotion bottles had been used. Overall an unpleasant experience for $113."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine

4 out of 5
17900 Jamboree Rd Irvine CA
The price is £186 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£186
16 Oct - 17 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
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Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Find the best Monarch Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Monarch Beach
Learn more about Monarch Beach
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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