Waldorf Astoria's 400-room Southern California coastal resort, opened in 2001 on the Dana Point bluffs above the Pacific.
BrandWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
DestinationDana Point
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxurious Tuscan-style hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Best ForFamily travelers seeking coastal luxury with golf and beach access, Southern California weekend travelers from Los Angeles and San Diego, repeat Waldorf Astoria guests collecting West Coast properties.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized and attentive service
Private PoolNo
Built2001
Renovated2016
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach opened in 2001 on the coastal bluffs of Dana Point, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The 400 rooms spread across a Tuscan-influenced low-rise structure with direct Pacific views from upper floors. The property underwent renovation in 2016, updating interiors wh
Key Features
Private beach access
Championship golf course
Full-service spa and wellness center
Multiple dining options
Extensive meeting and event facilities
Resort-style pools
Dining
Bourbon Steak Orange County by Michael Mina
Signature Experience
The funicular descent to the private beach club, which gives bluff-top resort guests direct Pacific access without relocating to beachfront accommodation.
Private beach access via funicular, championship golf on-property, and Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak — the combination is rare on the Southern California coast at this scale and price tier.
Signature Suite: Not specified
Generously-sized living and sleeping quarters, Private balcony, Signature bedding
Accolades
Award Winner - Best New Five-Star Resort in the US, Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award Winner, U.S. News & World Report #2 Best Dana Point Hotels 2020, Cond
