Monarch Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Monarch Beach attractions
Activities
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
AU$107
per adult
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
AU$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
AU$153
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
AU$127
per adult
Orange County Evening Harbor Wine Cruise Scenic Wine Tasting
AU$90
per adult
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
AU$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Monarch Beach Hotel Deals
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point CA
The price is AU$1,586 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$1,586
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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. ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz Carlton Dr Dana Point CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$1,539 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$1,539
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is AU$126 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$126
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (3,578 reviews)
"Property was nice staff was nice kids loved the swimming pool workout area was small but did what I needed it to breakfast was average room was clean no issues check in with smooth"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is AU$194 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$194
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
23175 Avenida De La Carlota Laguna Hills CA
The price is AU$128 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$128
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,955 reviews)
"The bathroom tub had rust stains in it. Also, I could hear the freeway noise all night. The windows are not insulated properly to mitigate much of the noise. Never staying there again."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is AU$226 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$226
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Monarch Beach
Find the best Monarch Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff
Open Photo by Ruth Rieckehoff
Lantern District
If you're spending some time in Lantern District, Heritage Park and Dana Point Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
Del Obispo
If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.
Dana Point Harbor
While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.
Dana Hills
While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.