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Monarch Bay Beach Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 567 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Dana Point, California · 0.2 mi to the sand
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 800-722-1543
- Website waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“An exclusive beach side restaurant and club area for the club members as well as guests of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach.”
“We made reservations the night before our anniversary to watch the sunset.”
What couples highlight
“This place was absolutely gorgeous from the views to the service and the selection of variety of food and delicious drinks in the menu.”
“Being able to walk on the beach prior to dinner and then enjoy drinks and amazing food while watching the sun set was a treat.”
From the reviews
Food was very good. The fish is delicious and the truffle fries taste amazing. We stayed 3 nights at the Waldorf and went here for dinner every night. The views are beautiful. The most impressive thing about it is that the service is outstanding. We had two really good waitresses . There names were Alexis and Lauren.
We came here for appetizers and drinks while staying at the Waldorf and it was awesome! The bartenders were a lot of fun and the drinks/food were great. Beautiful beach views- I would love to come back!
Visited the beach club during our stay on property. Lunch on the outdoor deck was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food and friendly service. I highly recommend the crab stack appetizer, the chips with salsa and guacamole were yummy and paired perfectly with a margarita.
There are very few dining experiences in Southern California where you’re literally on the sand at a property of this caliber. I use this spot strategically — when a client is weighing a significant purchase in the Monarch Beach or Ritz Cove area and I need them to viscerally understand what the lifestyle looks like,…
Getting married at Monarch Bay Beach Club
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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