What is Monarch Beach like?

Monarch Beach is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach as part of your Monarch Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Monarch Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Monarch Beach. This resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Another good option for your stay in the area is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Monarch Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Dana Point, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 128 Monarch Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Monarch Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Monarch Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Monarch Beach?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Monarch Beach, head over to our customer service page .

What can I see and do in this Dana Point neighborhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Salt Creek Beach or Dana Strands Beach while you're in Monarch Beach. Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Point Preserve are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Three Arch Bay Beach, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, and Dana Hills Tennis Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Monarch Beach. When you're sightseeing in Dana Point, Baby Beach and Nature Interpretive Center are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Monarch Beach hotels

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach

ANTONIETTA

￥170,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach

Noreen

￥186,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

3. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 3 km from Monarch Beach

Aaron

￥23,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

14.3 km from Monarch Beach

Ryan

￥23,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

3.2 km from Monarch Beach

Mike

￥21,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

8.4 km from Monarch Beach

Romie

￥21,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

11 km from Monarch Beach

Anja

￥25,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

8. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach

Marina

￥22,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

16.5 km from Monarch Beach

Nazanin

￥23,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Best Western Capistrano Inn

6.1 km from Monarch Beach

Marco

￥21,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

11. Laguna Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Monarch Beach

Junxian

￥17,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

12. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

16.1 km from Monarch Beach

John

￥22,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

13. Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

11.2 km from Monarch Beach

Pamela

￥35,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Laguna Hills Lodge

14.7 km from Monarch Beach

Dianna

￥18,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

15. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

10.5 km from Monarch Beach

Erica

￥21,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

10.4 km from Monarch Beach

Gayle

￥14,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

17. Casablanca Inn

9.9 km from Monarch Beach

Allison

￥22,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

18. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach

Connie

￥23,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

16.3 km from Monarch Beach

Susi

￥21,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

20. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 5.3 km from Monarch Beach

Derrick

￥30,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Find the best Monarch Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. 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 South Day Use Beach.

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A marina with numerous boats docked along the water.

Lantern District

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

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An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and The Sea Caves.

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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 Baby Beach.

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A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

Dana Hills

Though Dana Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach.

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