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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Dana Point, California, United States · Waldorf Astoria · Grand Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach sits on a blufftop stretch of Dana Point coastline, where the resort opened in 2001 as The St. Regis Monarch Beach, spent nearly a decade as the independent Monarch Beach Resort after losing that flag around 2012, and became a Waldorf Astoria in 2021. Its 400 rooms come with six restaurants, three pools and a golf course, and it holds AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Four-Star.
- 400 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Monarch Beach
- Architect: Coastline-inspired resort architecture
About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
- The resort opened in 2001 as The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort on a blufftop in Dana Point.
- It operated as the independent Monarch Beach Resort after losing the St. Regis flag around 2012, and became a Waldorf Astoria in 2021.
- The resort has six restaurants and its own golf course, along with three pools.
History
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is the current Waldorf Astoria-branded resort at Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California, and Hilton’s property page identifies it as a 400-room luxury retreat. The resort occupies a blufftop coastal site and markets itself around private terraces, beach access, golf, spa, and multiple dining concepts. The hotel’s current branding emphasizes a full resort experience anchored by Monarch Bay Beach Club and the Waldorf Astoria Spa.
The setting
Monarch Beach is a coastal Dana Point neighborhood known for its blufftop resort setting and views over the Pacific. The hotel sits on a prominent seaside site that has long been associated with luxury hospitality and private-club access. 3.8 miles from Aliso Beach. 9 miles from Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
Restaurants and bars
- AVEO Table + Bar — Restaurant
- 33 North — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Private beach
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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