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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,197 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Dana Point, California · 0.5 mi to the beach
Posh property featuring upscale quarters & a private beach, plus 6 restaurants & 3 pools.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the beach — 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
- Phone +1 949-234-3200
- Website hilton.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Enjoyed eating (Salmon/Shrimp burger and Fish sandwich) on the private beach which was also well maintained and equipped with firepits.”
“We had brunch at the Beach Club and also had some champagne toasts watching the sunset on the beach chairs.”
“Enjoyed eating (Salmon/Shrimp burger and Fish sandwich) on the private beach which was also well maintained and equipped with firepits.”
What couples highlight
“From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed with exceptional service, beautiful architecture, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.”
“Also, the beach staff were amazing, setting up our chairs and umbrellas.”
“We had brunch at the Beach Club and also had some champagne toasts watching the sunset on the beach chairs.”
“The complimentary shuttle to and from the beach is a nice touch with the well mannered young man driving.”
From the reviews
My husband and I came to Bourbon steakhouse for my 60th birthday celebration. We didn’t stay overnight just joined as locals for dinner. We were first greeted by Mario in valet who made us feel so warm and welcomed!! The attention he gave us getting out of the car already made us feel so special.
We've stayed at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach many times in the last several years. But this last 4th of July holiday stay was extraordinary. I'd like to extend a special thank you to Tammy Daghighian, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, whose professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail elevated the entire…
Getting married at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
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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