Visit Monarch Beach
Popular places to visit
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Salt Creek Beach Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Salt Creek Beach Park and enjoy the surfing in Dana Point. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.
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Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Doheny State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Ocean Institute
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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Capistrano Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Capistrano Beach Park during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
![Baby Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/562b52c3f7e6a36f5dd4c9d6527c0fc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Baby Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
![Laguna Niguel Electric MTB Experience Salt Creek to Colina Ridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392408/d6ead832-6b87-4c0d-8825-c28a931b6d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Laguna Niguel Electric MTB Tour Salt Creek to Colina Ridge (Beginner)
![Santa Monica Pier where they shot that famous Forest Gump shot! Seeing Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Downtown LA on our Best Coast Tours LA Tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389457/4e97e448-c277-4853-bbdc-62e904e7aaab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County
![Luxury Catamaran Sunset and Wine Cruise from Dana Point](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3526791/76e6d43b-dcc0-408f-9aab-3d825f6a12df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Luxury Catamaran Sunset and Wine Cruise from Dana Point
![Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48036621/c6ba6756-3185-4bb9-b594-4a71a2e633ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Top hotels in Monarch Beach
![Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15500000/15490100/15490027/762836bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025
![Pacific Edge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1553300/1553237/3d29fef4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025
![Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24833/eacc4b3a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025
![Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1500/1419/de74dcb5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
![Laguna Hills Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864000/1863932/bd6061a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21700/21603/a454620b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monarch Beach
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Marquesa
While Marquesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach Park.
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Regatta
While Regatta may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Point Harbor.
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Dana Hills
While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Lantern District
Lantern District might not have many top sights, but Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Del Obispo
If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.
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Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and Capistrano Beach Park.