About us
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, the AAA five-diamond resort nestled along the coast of Dana Point, is equal parts sophisticated, approachable, and intimate, with a personality that celebrates the playful coastal lifestyle of Southern California. The distinctive property is nestled hillside and offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, while showcasing 400 newly renovated accommodations featuring fireside guest rooms and spacious suites. Luxurious amenities abound, including the private Monarch Bay Beach Club; an 18-hole oceanfront golf course; the immersive experience at Waldorf Astoria Spa; and sparkling swimming pools with infinity-edge whirlpools. Seven exquisite dining concepts adorn the resort, celebrating seasonal cuisine and sustainable practices—ranging from casual grab-and-go stops to the elevated Bourbon Steak Orange County by Michael Mina. With unforgettable experiences at every turn, complemented by unparalleled guest service, this elegant retreat is a place to celebrate moments and memories to be passed from generation to generation.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandWaldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts
Built2001
Renovated2022
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms400
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Please see a full list of our awards and accolades at https://www.waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com/pressroom
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Feb 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Dec 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
47,945 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
34
Second largest room
12,060 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
90,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
47,945 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
34
Second largest room
12,060 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
90,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12,000 sq. ft. 90 x 134 sq. ft. | 18 ft. | 1200 | 270 | 540 | 1200 | 1112 | 600 | - | - | 192 | |
47,945 sq. ft. 223 x 215 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 3500 | - | 2200 | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | |
12,060 sq. ft. 90 x 134 sq. ft. | 21 ft. | 1400 | - | 840 | 1400 | 800 | - | - | - | - | |
644 sq. ft. 23 x 28 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 60 | 18 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 24 | 26 | - | - | |
3,960 sq. ft. 90 x 44 sq. ft. | 21 ft. | 500 | 75 | 250 | 375 | 500 | 200 | 102 | - | - | |
1,350 sq. ft. 25 x 54 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 150 | 26 | 80 | 150 | 115 | 40 | 40 | - | - | |
644 sq. ft. 23 x 28 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 60 | 18 | 40 | 60 | 60 | 24 | 26 | - | - | |
3,000 sq. ft. 60 x 50 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 300 | - | 140 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | |
400 sq. ft. 20 x 20 sq. ft. | 21 ft. | 100 | - | - | - | 100 | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
400
Single (1 bed)
195
Double (2 beds)
130
Suites
75
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
10%
Total guest rooms
400
Single (1 bed)
195
Double (2 beds)
130
Suites
75
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
10%
Location
Getting Here
23 miles, 30-minute drive, from SNA/ Orange County airport.
Distance from airport
25 mi
Distance from airport 25 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )
Local Attractions
Dana Point Harbor
Recreation
2 mi
Dolphin & Whale Watching, Boating, Fishing, Beaches, Dining, Shopping, Antiques, Arts & Museums
34624 Golden Lantern St
Dana Point, CA, CA 92629
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
Recreation
5 mi
Mission San Juan Capistrano is a Spanish mission in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California. Founded November 1, 1776, in colonial Las Californias by Spanish Catholic missionaries of the Franciscan Order, it was named for Saint John of Capistrano.
The Spanish Colonial Baroque style church was located in the Alta California province of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. The Mission was founded less than 60 yards from the village of Acjacheme. The Mission was secularized by the Mexican government in 1833 and returned to the Roman Catholic Church by the United States government in 1865.
The Mission was damaged over the years by a number of natural disasters, but restoration and renovation efforts date from around 1910. It functions today as a museum.
26801 Old Mission Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Ocean Institute
Museum
2 mi
The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 78,000 K-12 students and 6,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs.
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA, US 92629
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Laguna Beach
Recreation
7 mi
Known for its miles of clean sandy beaches, working artists and annual festivals, Laguna Beach is the perfect California small town getaway for visitors near and far.
Located mid-way between Los Angeles and San Diego, the city of Laguna Beach is a seaside village of 25,000-plus residents that includes hundreds of local working artists and unique gift shops. It is home for people who seek the tranquillity of beach accommodations as well as endless cultural opportunities. These include dozens of art and music events throughout the year, as well as an art museum and a live stage theater.
252 Broadway
Laguna Beach, CA, US 92651
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Laguna Art Museum
Museum
7 mi
Laguna Art Museum represents the core California art scene. It places the aesthetics of the west coast within a national and international context and develops scholarship on the art history of California. Laguna Art Museum works from a tradition going back to the founding of the Laguna Beach Art Association nearly ninety years ago. The Museum's mix of historical and contemporary exhibitions are augmented by a smattering of "pop culture" shows dealing with areas such as surfing, car, and tattooing. The Museum is located right on one of the busiest streets of any coast town and is about 300 feet from the ocean making it one of the most spectacular and impressive locations of any museum in the world.
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA, US 92651
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Local Beaches 1-6 mile radius
Recreation
5 mins
In addition to the Monarch Bay Beach Club, which is exclusive to resort guests and members, the Dana Point area is home to a number of renowned beaches. Here are just a few, located in close proximity to the resort.
Salt Creek Beach: approximately .5 mile from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
As a service to the public, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers complimentary tram service that departs from the hotel and drops passengers at Salt Creek Beach Park upon request.
Doheny State Beach: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Thousand Steps Beach: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Aliso Beach Park: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Pearl Street Beach: 5.7 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Fashion Island Shopping Center
Shopping
15 mi
Fashion Island offers an elegant yet relaxed, open-air shopping experience. The destination is beautifully landscaped, and streets are dotted with fountains and palm trees. Stores include a medley of luxury, designer, and fashion specialty boutiques.
401 Newport Center Dr.,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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South Coast Plaza
Shopping
30 mins
South Coast Plaza is a regional shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California. The largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States, sales of over $1.5 billion annually were the highest in the United States. Its 275 retailers represent the highest concentration of design fashion retail in the U.S., with the second highest sales-volume in California at $800 per square foot. The national average is $411 per square foot.
The mall is anchored by three Macy's stores, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
The South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping mall in California and the 4th largest in the United States.
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA, US 92626
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Disneyland
Recreation
35 mi
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955 and was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the only one designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.
The park was designed by a creative team hand-picked by Walt from internal and outside talent. They founded WED Enterprises, the precursor to today's Walt Disney Imagineering. Construction began in 1954 and the park was unveiled during a special televised press event on the ABC Television Network on July 17, 1955. Since its opening, Disneyland has undergone expansions and major renovations, including the addition of New Orleans Square in 1966, Bear Country in 1972, Mickey's Toontown in 1993, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019. Additionally, Disney California Adventure Park opened in 2001 on the site of Disneyland's original parking lot.
1313 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is the perfect blend of Southern California’s legendary laid-back luxury and sincerely elegant service.
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Additional details
With more than 30,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 80,000 square feet of lush outdoor areas for gatherings, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers a wealth of options for your next meeting or corporate event. Yet as inspiring as our spaces can be on their own, they are merely the foundation for inspiration, the beginning of your group’s experience. Whether your event is in an intimate boardroom, an elegant ballroom, or our expansive Botanical Lawn, the surroundings also create limitless possibilities to blend pleasure and productivity. Everything the team needs is here at our coastal retreat—a private beach club, 18-hole championship golf course, and award-winning dining, as well as amenities and accommodations that will make your meeting feel more like a reward than a requirement. And custom team-building activities, from creative workshops to beach volleyball and our popular Beach Survivor Challenge, create stronger bonds and allow you to work better together.
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Frequently Asked Questions
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Health and Safety
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, Fitness cleaning enhancements are part of Hilton CleanStay (https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/)
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