Monarch Beach Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Monarch Beach Hotel Deals

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 NZ$1,504 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$1,504
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (636 reviews)
Could of been better
"This hotel is very very expensive. I have stayed multiple times and I’m willing to pay money for the convenience of being so close to the ocean. When we checked in, although there were four people working at the check-in desk, the line was very long. The girl at check-in was very nice however there ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5 out of 5
1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA
The price is NZ$1,355 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$1,355
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (524 reviews)
"All of the staff were amazing. ESPECIALLY the pool staff - so friendly and attentive! Great stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

4 out of 5
4545 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
The price is NZ$377 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$377
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Everyone was kind and helpful, it’s a beautiful hotel with great food and relaxing pool area."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

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
The price is NZ$271 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$271
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,645 reviews)
"Gorgeous property with the pool and restaurant in beautiful, peaceful courtyards with trees, shade and sun. The staff is fantastic. The room is huge and attractive. We're loved this place!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport 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 NZ$277 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$277
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Loved the location, easy access to nearby restaurants and grocery store. Very safe and quiet area. Only thing is the employees, other than the cleaning lady (she was very kind), never asked the minimum “how is your day going” when checking in nor “how was your stay” when checking out. Just monotone, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine

4 out of 5
17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
The price is NZ$326 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$326
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Irvine. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Absolutely the best swimming pool Jacuzzi waterslide for kids mini pool for kids extremely clean water with a huge beautiful TV to watch as I’m soaking in the sun and swimming great staff clean hotel wonderful experience"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Irvine
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas 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

Monarch Beach Travel Guide

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