

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is set on a coastal bluff in Dana Point, Southern California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean with easy access to Dana Point Harbor, whale-watching cruises, the Ocean Institute, and scenic drives along the Pacific Coast Highway. Salt Creek Beach and Doheny State Beach are nearby, while Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and San Juan Capistrano are all a short drive away. The resort is about 21 miles from John Wayne Airport (roughly 25–30 minutes drive).