Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

With a stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point (Monarch Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano. This beach resort is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from University of California, Irvine.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 5 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 400 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dana Point Harbor/Marina - 1.2 mi
San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station - 3.3 mi
Decora - 3.3 mi
Mission San Juan Capistrano - 3.3 mi
San Clemente Hospital - 4.2 mi
Laguna Beach - 4.6 mi
The Shops at Mission Viejo Mall - 5.9 mi
Downtown San Clemente - 7.0 mi
Trestles International Surfing Beach - 7.6 mi
Camp Pendleton Marines Base North Training Facilities - 10.0 mi
Arden Modjeska Historic Site - 11.4 mi
Irvine Spectrum Center - 11.7 mi
Corona Del Mar State Beach - 11.9 mi
Irvine Amtrak Station - 12.1 mi
Fivepoint Amphitheatre - 12.2 mi
Irvine Medical Center - 12.8 mi
Saddleback Church - 12.9 mi
Fashion Island - 13.0 mi
University of California Irvine - 13.2 mi
Orange County Museum of Art - 13.4 mi
Balboa Pavilion - 13.4 mi
Bren Events Center - 13.8 mi
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park - 13.9 mi
Irvine Valley College - 14.1 mi
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station - 14.5 mi
Newport Pier - 15.0 mi
Irvine Museum - 15.4 mi
Newport Beach - 15.5 mi
Fuller Theological Seminary - 15.8 mi
The District at Tustin Legacy - 15.9 mi
Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 16.0 mi
Noah Fine Arts - 16.0 mi
Goat Hill Tavern Auto Museum - 16.0 mi
Helistream - 16.1 mi
Us Air Force Dept - 16.2 mi
Costa Mesa Historical Society - 16.3 mi
College Hospital Costa Mesa - 16.3 mi
Mesa Verde Convalescent Hospital - 16.3 mi
Vanguard University - 16.4 mi
Orange County Fairgrounds - 16.5 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Dana Point? This resort has 120203 square feet (11167 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 34 meeting rooms.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Our Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond seaside sanctuary epitomizes pure opulence, indulging the discerning traveler with such upscale enjoyments as personal butler service and spacious, sophisticated guest rooms and suites. Our legendary hotel stands alone in Dana Point. Considering our sublime location near Southern California's renowned destinations including Catalina Island and Dana Point Harbor, and our impeccable amenities, there is little wonder we were ranked amongst Travel & Leisure's Top 500 of the World's Best Hotels. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is the perfect blend of Southern California's legendary laid-back luxury and the iconic culture of True Waldorf Service. Perched atop a 150-foot seaside bluff and featuring a private beach club, this elegant retreat offers both indulgence and inspiration—from oceanfront culinary experiences to unique coastal activities and adventures. It's a place to celebrate our love affair with the beach, passing moments and memories from generation to generation.