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Monarch Beach Resort

Dana Point, California

Nestled on California’s sunny Southern coastline lies the five-star Monarch Beach Golf Resort. The AAA Five-Diamon resort occupies 175-acres of private coastal grounds with an exclusive private beach club, a Robert-Trent Jones Jr links golf course and premier resort amenities included with your stay. The award-winning golf resort features sublime accommodation, cuisine and amenities that cater especially well to golfers. With views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and premium location on California’s south-west coast, the Monarch Beach Resort is the ideal addition to a golf trip.

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Resort Details

Region: Dana Point, California
Address: Resort, One, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
Contact Us: [email protected]

Golf Course Information

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, the Monarch Beach golf links is the highlight feature of the Resort. Sculpted as a traditional Scottish links golf course, players enjoy ocean views while playing the 6,600-yard, 6,035-metre course. White-sand bunkers contrast heavily with rich green fairways while rolling green complexes create lightning-fast putting surfaces. Its coastal climate on the southern-Californian coast makes for more sunny days in the year. Sea breezes are less of an issue than the Scottish links courses it draws its influence from, but it is a factor to consider. The par-70 golf course is well-maintained year-round and includes water features on various holes that completes a modern twist to traditional links golf.

Accommodation

Guestrooms

Guestrooms at the Monarch Beach Resort are the entry-level accommodation option. Designed with a cool blue colour palette that embraces coastal lifestyle, the guestrooms feature contemporary artwork and furniture with a private balcony or patio. Golfers will find ample bag storage space, a large desk, televisions able to stream movies and TV shows, plus a half day-bed for relaxing near the window. Guestrooms sleep up to three people with a king bed or two queens for twin-share. Well-appointed marble bathrooms complete the experience with double vanities and walk-in showers. Choose between resort, pool or ocean views from your guestroom.

Suites

Markedly bigger than guestrooms, the Monarch Resort Suites have the same coastal design with lighter colours and plenty of natural light. Sleeping up to three guests, Monarch Resort suites feature a luxurious king bed or two queen beds. Marble bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and signature bath amenities. Suites range from junior (three guests) to one-bedroom executive suites (up to four), to one-bedroom premium suites (up to four), and grand one-bedroom suites (two). Suites have living rooms and separated lounge areas with space for rollaway beds for extra guests. Ideal for weekends and mid-length stays, we recommend a suite for your Monarch Beach vacation.

Penthouse Suites

Monarch Beach Penthouse Suites are the most luxurious option you can choose. The Penthouse suites range from 1,466 – 3,100 square feet and are situated on the top floor with commanding views of the Pacific Ocean. Each suite features a spacious terrace with firepit for outdoor entertaining and renowned artwork throughout. Other features include a multi-purpose dining room, all-marble bathroom with separate steam shower, and flat-screen TV’s in the master bedroom.

There are two types of penthouse suites: Ocean Grand Suites with two-guest capacity, or Presidential suite with six-guest capacity. Penthouse suites offer come with supreme service too with morning beverages, unpacking and packing of luggage, shoe shining, twp clothing pressings per person, per day, and on-hand experience planning services to make your stay at Monarc Beach seamless.

Resort Dining

33° North

A welcoming dining space located in the heart of the Resort, 33° North features a bar, a living room salon and an outdoor patio. The different spaces allow for unique dining experiences. Premium cuisine is served throughout with modern American influences, while the bar and drink menu offers world-class spirits, premium international champagnes, wine and beer.

Aveo Table + Bar

The AVEO Table + Bar at Monarch Beach Resort consists of an al fresco dining experience which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mediterranean cuisine embraces a coastal lifestyle and Californian seasonal produce with an outdoor terrace that overlooks the restaurant’s food source in the Pacific Ocean. The farm-to-table is embodied at AVEO Table + Bar.

Bourbon Steak

One of Orange County’s best restaurants, the Bourbon Steak house features contemporary cuisine with breathtaking ocean views. The highlight dish is a butter-poached and dry-aged prime steak. Golfers will enjoy an immersive culinary experience where the cuisine emphasizes locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. The drinks list pays homage to 20^th-century cocktails with a dazzling 21^st-century twist.

Club 19

Club-19’s name is drawn from the 19^th hole of the golf course. Club-19 is located in the clubhouse with fantastic golf course views. There are inside and outside dining areas with cozy fireplaces and contemporary furnishings, while contemporary cuisine is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Monarch Bay Beach Club

Available to resort guests and members only, the Monarch Bay Beach Club overlooks the private, sandy beach of Monarch Bay. The bar and restaurant feature seafood and coastal cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining areas. Iconic cocktails are served from the bar and the wine list features all-Californian wines. Indulgent, relaxed and refined, the Monarch Bay Beach Club is a must-do experience for all seafood lovers.

Sombra

Open for lunch and early dinner, the Sombra restaurant features fresh Mexican cuisine by the poolside. The cantina offers fresh fish tacos, healthy salads, nachos, a ceviche selection and other favourites. Pool-goers can also order hand-crafted margaritas and cool refreshments at Sombra.

Resort Facilities

Miraval Life in Balance Spa

The Monarch Beach Miraval Life in Balance Spa is considered one of the best experiences at the Resort. With over 23 treatment rooms a Deborah Lippman Nail Salon, and a diverse range of treatments, the spa is a non-golfers’ paradise. Whether you want a day off from golf or don’t play the game, we recommend treating yourself or your travelling party to a spa experience at The Resort. The full range of services at the spa consists of massages, meditation, yoga, a full gymnasium, facials and a Drybar (hairstyling service).

Monarch Bay Beach Club

The Monarch Bay Beach Club originally opened in 1962 but has just reponed after being renovated to deliver a modern experience of for timeless beachside activities. The signature experiences of the beach club consist of chair and towel services, equipment rentals, surf lessons, ocean education, arts and culture experiences and a private beach tram to and from the hotel lobby.

Pools

The Monarch Resort has numerous pools. The Monarch Pool welcomes guests of all ages and features lounge chairs, day-beds and private cabanas. The Monarch Pool also features two infinity-edge whirlpool spas with ocean views and towel service. The Family Pool is designed for children with shallows areas and easy access with stairs with a spray-ground adjacent to the pool. The adults-only Miraval Spa Lap Pool is accessible for resort and day-spa guests with the purchase of a treatment or a day pass to Miraval Spa.

Tennis Club

Guests at Monarch Beach Resort can enjoy special access to eight lighted hard-surface tennis courts and professional instruction at the Tennis Club. There is also a ball-machine for solo-practice at USD 25 per hour, plus hire racquets available on request.

Shopping

For non-golfers or those who enjoy shopping, the Resort has a variety of shops consisting of designer brands, fresh food and market produce, fitness retail, and golf retail from the golf shop at the clubhouse.

How to Get There

The Resort is located within Orange County’s Dana Point area about halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles. It is easily accessible from four international airports. From Orange County Airpot, the Resort is 21 miles, from Long Beach, 41 miles, from Los Angeles International, 60 miles, and San Diego Airport, it is 68 miles.