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

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach

Jimmy

￥163,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Monarch Beach

Minoo Poorghorbanlasheh

￥149,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

8.4 km from Monarch Beach

David

￥20,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

3.2 km from Monarch Beach

Dawn Elizabeth

￥20,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

5. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

11.8 km from Monarch Beach

Jose

￥21,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

14.3 km from Monarch Beach

Traci

￥23,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 3 km from Monarch Beach

brittnie

￥17,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

11 km from Monarch Beach

Anja

￥25,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

16.5 km from Monarch Beach

Maria Alpena

￥22,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

10. Laguna Hills Lodge

14.7 km from Monarch Beach

Chris

￥16,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 5.1 km from Monarch Beach

Scott

￥20,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

12. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 5.3 km from Monarch Beach

Fenik

￥29,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

13. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

16.1 km from Monarch Beach

Abdul

￥21,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

10.5 km from Monarch Beach

Gurinder

￥18,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. Laguna Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Monarch Beach

Baris

￥12,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

16. Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

20.9 km from Monarch Beach

Lily

￥18,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

16.3 km from Monarch Beach

Nancy

￥20,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

18. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

10.4 km from Monarch Beach

Michael

￥12,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

19. Casablanca Inn

9.9 km from Monarch Beach

Ryan

￥19,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

22 km from Monarch Beach

Salina

￥16,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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 North 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, Heritage Park and Dana Point Preserve 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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Top Monarch Beach Hotel Reviews

Laguna Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"I would stay here again. The rate was reasonable, the staff were kind and helpful. We didn't get a chance to try the pool, spa, or eat the breakfast, so I can't attest to those. The one thing that was bad was the bed was too hard - but most hotel beds are...."

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Our top choices for Monarch Beach hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

5. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

6. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

7. Dana Point Marina Inn

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

10. Laguna Hills Lodge

11. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

12. Capistrano Coast House

13. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

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

15. Laguna Inn & Suites

16. Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

17. Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

18. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

19. Casablanca Inn

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

Where to stay in Monarch Beach

Capistrano Beach

Lantern District

Del Obispo

Dana Point Harbor

Dana Hills

Top Monarch Beach Hotel Reviews

Laguna Hills Lodge

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