Best for
Board the Ocean Institute’s Sea Explorer at Dana Point Harbor to look for dolphins and whales beyond the jetty from a working research vessel.
Best for
Board the Ocean Institute’s Sea Explorer at Dana Point Harbor to look for dolphins and whales beyond the jetty from a working research vessel.
What makes it special
Play the coastal layout at Monarch Beach Golf Links, where the signature third hole brings your round to the edge of the Pacific.
Room to consider
Choose the Ocean Grand Penthouse Suite for a private terrace and separate dining room, with a powder room for guests joining you for dinner.
Insider tip
Take a guided stand-up paddleboard tour from Monarch Bay Beach Club to see the Dana Point coast from the Pacific with the resort’s beach team.
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club occupies 175 acres above the Pacific in Dana Point. Its guest rooms, pools, golf course, and restaurants sit on a coastal bluff rather than directly on the sand. Monarch Bay Beach Club is down by the water, and a beach tram runs from the lobby to the club. The change in elevation is part of how the resort works.
The private balcony faces the gardens, a green outlook to come back to between outings around Dana Point.
The main room has a sitting area for reading or a break in the afternoon.
A desk gives you a separate place to work if you need it.
A coffee maker lets you have your first cup in the room or take it out to the balcony.
The bathroom is finished in marble, with a double vanity.
A walk-in shower and bathrobes are useful when you return from time outside.
The private balcony faces the gardens, a green outlook to come back to between outings around Dana Point. The main room has a sitting area...
The Deluxe Resort View Balcony Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 535 square feet. A private balcony looks over the resort grounds. The room can be booked with a king bed or two queens. A sitting area gives guests space to read, and a desk has outlets nearby for a laptop.
The room uses cool blues and light neutrals, with custom furniture and modern fabrics. Reading lamps sit by the bed. The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub. The balcony gives guests a place to sit outdoors with the grounds in view.
The Deluxe Resort View Balcony Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 535 square feet. A private balcony looks over the resort grounds. The room...
The private balcony faces the resort pools.
Inside, a sitting area gives you another place to pause after time outdoors.
A desk gives you room to work. Flexible reading lamps at the headboard make it easy to settle in with a book.
Marble runs through the bathroom, which has a double vanity with room for two people to get ready.
The bathtub and walk-in shower are separate.
A coffee maker in the room is useful when you want a cup before heading out.
The private balcony faces the resort pools. Inside, a sitting area gives you another place to pause after time outdoors. A desk gives you room...
The private terrace faces the gardens and has a fire pit for time outside after the air cools.
The room has an indoor sitting area, useful if you want to settle in with a book or take a break from the terrace.
Coastal tones run through the furnishings.
Flexible reading lights are built into the guest-room setup.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity and a walk-in shower.
A separate bathtub is available when you have time for a soak.
The private terrace faces the gardens and has a fire pit for time outside after the air cools. The room has an indoor sitting area,...
The Fireside Terrace Resort View Room is a spacious retreat spanning 535 square feet, offering ample space for relaxation. Step onto the private terrace, where...
The Ocean View Room puts the Pacific in view from a private balcony. The room works well for time spent outdoors without leaving your accommodation.
Inside, a sitting area gives you somewhere to read or take a break. A desk and nearby outlets are useful if you need to get some work done.
The marble bathroom has both a bathtub and a walk-in shower.
Two basins let guests share the vanity when getting ready.
A coffee maker is available, so you can take a cup out to the balcony in the morning.
The Ocean View Room puts the Pacific in view from a private balcony. The room works well for time spent outdoors without leaving your accommodation....
The Deluxe Resort View Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. It has a king bed and a large sitting area in one open room. A private balcony looks over the resort grounds. The sitting area gives guests a place to read or have coffee while keeping the view in sight.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. A coffee maker is provided in the studio. The balcony gives guests a second place to sit outside. There is space to spend time in the lounge area away from the bed. The bathroom's two basins give guests room to get ready.
The Deluxe Resort View Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. It has a king bed and a large sitting area in...
The Premium Pool View Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 535 square feet. It is on a higher floor, with a private balcony looking toward the resort pools. Guests can book a king bed or two queens. A sitting area is set beside the windows, and a desk provides a place to work.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub. Coastal colors and custom furniture carry through the room. A coffee maker is available. The balcony offers a place to sit outside, while the indoor seating gives guests space to read or spend time near the window.
The Premium Pool View Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 535 square feet. It is on a higher floor, with a private balcony looking...
The Deluxe Balcony Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. It has a king bed and a large sitting area, with a private balcony beside the room. A desk provides a place to work, and the sitting area gives guests room to read or have coffee away from the bed.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. The hotel provides bathrobes and a coffee maker. The balcony gives guests a place to step outdoors. The seating and desk offer separate spaces to spend time inside the studio. The studio is set within the resort in Dana Point.
The Deluxe Balcony Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. It has a king bed and a large sitting area, with a...
The Fireside Terrace Firepit Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. The king bed and sitting area share an open layout. Doors lead to a private terrace with a fire pit and cushioned seating. The hotel includes a wine box amenity with its fireside rooms and suites.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower. There is a coffee maker in the studio. The terrace gives guests a place to sit outside in the evening, and the indoor seating area remains available when the terrace is in use. The fire pit sits beside the outdoor seating.
The Fireside Terrace Firepit Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. The king bed and sitting area share an open layout. Doors...
A garden outlook sets the tone for the Deluxe Garden View Suite.
The private balcony gives you an outdoor place to pause during the day.
A separate living room is a practical detail if one guest wants to read or work while the other rests.
The main bathroom is finished in marble and has a double vanity.
The rainfall shower is useful when you want to get ready before heading out.
The suite has a coffee maker for a drink indoors or on the balcony.
A garden outlook sets the tone for the Deluxe Garden View Suite. The private balcony gives you an outdoor place to pause during the day....
The Ocean View Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. A private balcony looks toward the Pacific Ocean. The king bed and sitting area share the open layout. There is room to sit inside near the windows, with the ocean view extending out beyond the balcony.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity, a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. A coffee maker is available in the studio. The sitting area offers a place to read or have coffee away from the bed. Guests can step directly onto the balcony to spend time outdoors with the water in view.
The Ocean View Studio at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 730 square feet. A private balcony looks toward the Pacific Ocean. The king bed and...
The Signature Suite has a living room apart from the bedroom, with a sofa bed for a flexible arrangement when you are sharing the suite.
A private balcony gives you a place to take in the resort outlook outdoors.
Having two bathrooms is useful when guests are getting ready at different times.
The main marble bathroom has a double vanity, a deep tub and a separate walk-in shower.
Coastal colors and local artwork carry through the suite.
A coffee maker is on hand for a cup before you head out.
The Signature Suite has a living room apart from the bedroom, with a sofa bed for a flexible arrangement when you are sharing the suite....
A living room with a sofa bed gives this Executive Suite a useful second space.
The bedroom is separate, so one guest can turn in while someone else stays in the living room.
The private balcony has a garden outlook. It is an outdoor place to take a break between plans at the resort.
In the marble bathroom, two basins make it easy to get ready side by side.
Use the separate shower when you are getting ready, or take a longer soak in the tub.
There is a coffee maker in the suite if you want to start the day indoors.
A living room with a sofa bed gives this Executive Suite a useful second space. The bedroom is separate, so one guest can turn in...
Step out to the studio's private terrace for a view of the Pacific.
There is a fire pit outside, giving the terrace a second use once the air cools.
The studio has an open layout, with a sitting area in the same space as the bedroom.
The marble bathroom has two basins, a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower.
The terrace has cushioned seating for time spent outside.
The studio also has a coffee maker for a cup before going out to the terrace.
Step out to the studio's private terrace for a view of the Pacific. There is a fire pit outside, giving the terrace a second use...
The Grand Suite at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 1,400 square feet. It has a king bedroom and a separate living room. Hardwood floors and coastal artwork run through the shared rooms. Three private terraces extend the suite outdoors, and a kitchenette gives guests a place to prepare snacks and drinks.
There are two marble bathrooms. The living room gives guests a place to sit away from the bedroom, with room to spend time together before going outside. The suite's three terraces offer a choice of outdoor spaces. The separate bedroom can be used while guests are in the living room.
The Grand Suite at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach measures 1,400 square feet. It has a king bedroom and a separate living room. Hardwood floors and...
The private terrace is set up around a fire pit. It gives this one-bedroom suite somewhere outdoors to spend part of the evening.
Inside, the separate living room has a sofa bed.
There is space to read or watch something while the bedroom is in use.
The suite has two bathrooms, useful when guests keep different hours.
In the main marble bathroom, a deep tub is set apart from the walk-in shower. There is a double vanity for getting ready side by side.
A coffee maker is available for a drink before stepping outdoors.
The private terrace is set up around a fire pit. It gives this one-bedroom suite somewhere outdoors to spend part of the evening. Inside, the...
The balcony gives the one-bedroom Ocean View Suite a place to sit with the Pacific in view.
The living room is separate from the bedroom, so the suite still works when guests keep different hours.
The sofa in the living room also converts to a bed.
Inside, coastal colors and artwork give the rooms a sense of place.
The marble bathroom has a double vanity. There is a separate tub and a walk-in shower.
A coffee maker is on hand for an early cup before you go outside.
The balcony gives the one-bedroom Ocean View Suite a place to sit with the Pacific in view. The living room is separate from the bedroom,...
An ocean outlook and a fire pit share the private terrace. It is an outdoor sitting room in its own right, with space to stay by the fire as the evening cools.
The living room inside is separate from the bedroom. It has a sofa bed and a dining table, so there is somewhere to eat or unwind without using the bedroom.
Marble gives the bathroom its finish.
The deep tub stands apart from the walk-in shower, and a double vanity gives you space to get ready.
A coffee maker is available if you want a cup before going out to the terrace.
An ocean outlook and a fire pit share the private terrace. It is an outdoor sitting room in its own right, with space to stay...
The Ocean Grand Penthouse looks across the Pacific from an expansive private terrace. The view sets the tone for a suite that feels more like an apartment than a hotel room.
Inside, the living room and dining area are apart from the bedroom. You can spend an evening in or sit down to a meal without giving up space around the bed.
A separate powder room is useful when the main bathroom is occupied.
The main bath is finished in marble. A deep soaking tub, separate shower and double vanity give it room for a slower start to the day.
The bedroom has a walk-in closet for clothes and luggage.
The Ocean Grand Penthouse looks across the Pacific from an expansive private terrace. The view sets the tone for a suite that feels more like...
Two private terraces extend the penthouse outdoors, and the suite looks out over the Pacific.
Indoors, the living and dining rooms give everyone a place to spend time together.
A dining table and kitchenette make it practical to have a meal in the suite.
There are fireplaces indoors, with a fire pit outdoors for time on the terrace.
The main bedroom has a walk-in closet. The marble bathroom has a separate soaking tub and shower.
The two bedrooms give guests their own spaces when they want to turn in at different times.
Two private terraces extend the penthouse outdoors, and the suite looks out over the Pacific. Indoors, the living and dining rooms give everyone a place...
From the main building, the grounds open toward Monarch Beach Golf Links and the ocean-facing pool decks. The resort describes its position as a 150-foot seaside bluff, a useful detail when looking at photographs of the beach below. At shore level, the beach club has an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, with dining spaces close to the sand.
A beach concierge sets out chairs, umbrellas, and towels at Monarch Bay. The beach team offers surf and stand-up paddleboard instruction, along with boards and other equipment for time in the water. That combination gives the shore a different pace from the pool decks above: the club is a place for a swim or lesson, followed by a meal beside the Pacific.
Guest rooms are arranged around coastal colors, natural finishes, and custom furnishings. Each has a private terrace or patio, while the interiors include a sitting area and a desk. The resort lists its standard rooms at 535 square feet. Marble bathrooms have a double vanity, with a walk-in shower and separate bathtub providing distinct spaces for bathing.
In the Fireside Terrace rooms, the outdoor area becomes a place to sit beside a fire feature. Inside, the same 535-square-foot guest-room format includes a sitting area and marble bathroom. The feature gives these rooms a different use after sunset, without turning them into suites. The resort also lists pool-facing and ocean-facing rooms, but the terraces are common to the broader room collection.
Studio and one-bedroom suites add more generous living areas and private terraces with outdoor seating. Their marble bathrooms include deep soaking tubs, and the one-bedroom layouts separate sleeping and living space. On the top floor, the penthouse collection ranges from 1,466 to 3,100 square feet, with multiple terraces, a fire pit, artwork, and dining space. The bedrooms have walk-in closets, while the all-marble primary bathrooms pair deep soaking tubs with showers.
Flexible headboard reading lamps, a large desk, ample outlets, and televisions that stream from personal devices are useful details inside the rooms. Coastal materials and curated art soften these practical elements. The desk supports a working morning, while the terrace provides a separate place to sit outdoors.
AVEO Table + Bar is the casual restaurant, with an ocean-facing terrace and a seasonal California menu. Local seafood, prime filets, sandwiches, and salads feature across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Bourbon Steak is the more elegant setting, where Michael Mina's interpretation of the American steakhouse combines dry-aged steaks and seafood with Pacific views. The contrast is one of dining style as well as menu.
Meals can also follow the day's activity. Sombra Cantina serves fish tacos, ceviche, and other Mexican-influenced dishes beside the pool. Club 19 offers modern American food and outdoor seating near the golf clubhouse. At Part + Parcel, La Colombe coffee, sandwiches, salads, and picnic baskets make a lighter stop possible without a restaurant sitting. The variety reflects the physical spread of the property.
Near the lobby, 33 North has a bar, a social salon, and a terrace overlooking the Pacific. Down at Monarch Bay Beach Club, lunch or a drink comes with the sound and movement of the beach. The two venues are part of the same resort but occupy different levels of the site, so the setting changes as much as the menu.
The Monarch Pool faces the Pacific, with lounge chairs, daybeds, cabanas, and two infinity-edge hot tubs at the ocean-view end of its deck. Beside it, the South Monarch Pool has a graduated entry and a circular spa. Their layouts create two ways to spend time outdoors, one oriented toward the broad view and the other built around an easier step into the water.
Waldorf Astoria Spa has its own outdoor lap pool, along with a steam room, sauna, indoor hot tub, and relaxation lounges. Its menu covers massage, facials, and salon services. A quiet room and movement studio add indoor spaces alongside the outdoor pool, while the hair salon offers cuts, styling, and color treatments.
The fitness program makes use of both the coast and the grounds. Hilton describes beach yoga on the sand, outdoor cycling in the ocean air, and meditation on the lawns. The Athletic Club adds an indoor counterpart. These settings matter because the classes are not confined to a single studio; parts of the resort itself become the place where they happen.
Monarch Beach Golf Links is an 18-hole, par-70 course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Tight fairways and firm greens draw on traditional Scottish links design, with the Pacific providing the backdrop. The course extends the resort's outdoor spaces across the coastal terrain, alongside its pools and landscaped grounds.
Near the clubhouse, the golf pro shop carries equipment and clothing, while a practice area provides space for putting and short-game work. Club 19 adds outdoor seating and a modern American menu beside the course. These are distinct parts of the golf setting: the fairways bring the Pacific into view, and the clubhouse area gives players a place to gather afterward.
For children, the resort lists a kids club as well as beach activities and the two main pools. The South Monarch Pool's graduated entry is a concrete family detail, while the beach team can introduce surfing or paddleboarding. The property is large enough for these activities to have separate settings, from the sand to the pool deck to the landscaped areas around the main building.
The beach tram starts at the lobby and ends at Monarch Bay Beach Club below the bluff. On the sand, the concierge area, water-sports equipment, and oceanfront dining sit close together. Above them are the rooms, pools, and golf links. That short trip between elevations makes the resort's layout tangible: the Pacific is a view from the bluff and an immediate presence at the club.
The duck fat fries trio at 33 North brings a taste of Bourbon Steak to the lounge for an informal bite between plans.
The spa’s Vitality treatment opens with eucalyptus, then moves through wave-like massage strokes and jade combing before a foot scrub and sound vibrations.
Evenings at Monarch Bay Beach Club can end around a fire pit with s’mores from Part + Parcel and the Pacific just beyond.
1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
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Yes. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort is a strong choice for travelers who want Southern California coastal luxury with resort facilities. The resort has 400 accommodations, 175 acres above Dana Point, a private beach club, three pools, oceanfront golf, spa facilities, and coastal dining.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort is in Dana Point, Orange County, on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean. The location works well for Laguna Beach, Dana Point Harbor, coastal drives, beach time, golf, and relaxed Southern California sightseeing.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach has 400 newly renovated accommodations, including guest rooms, suites, and fireside room categories. Rooms and suites use bright coastal design, local artwork, private terraces or patios, marble bathrooms, and a relaxed beach-house mood.
Rooms are spacious and coastal, with private terraces or patios, soft colors, plush bedding, and bathrooms designed for easy resort comfort. Ground-floor fireside rooms are especially appealing for guests who want outdoor space and a more residential California feel.
Book a resort-view room if you want bright coastal comfort, a private terrace, and easy access to the resort's main facilities. Choose an ocean-view suite or fireside room if you want stronger views, more outdoor living, or a more special Dana Point stay.
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