Things To Do
Dana Point Harbor
Enjoy a casual, oceanside shopping experience at Dana Point Harbor. Discover boutiques and shops that offer a rich and colorful variety of artisan crafts and handmade goods. Shop Pacific-inspired art work, custom jewelry, beach wear, gourmet chocolate, and more.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
Whale watching and dolphin tours!
Local Beaches
In addition to the Monarch Bay Beach Club, which is exclusive to resort guests and members, the Dana Point area is home to a number of renowned beaches. Here are just a few, located in close proximity to the resort. Salt Creek Beach: approximately .5 mile from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club As a service to the public, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers complimentary tram service that departs from the hotel and drops passengers at Salt Creek Beach Park upon request. Doheny State Beach: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Thousand Steps Beach: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Aliso Beach Park: 2.8 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Pearl Street Beach: 5.7 miles from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Hike Orange County
Dana Point State Beach- Dana Point Beach is a 1.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Dana Point, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Doheny Beach Trail- 3.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Strands Beach- 1.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dana Point Preserve Trail- 1 mile heavily trafficked loop San Juan Capistrano Patriot Double Loop- 11.7 mile loop trail and is rated as difficult. San Juan Creek Trail- 19.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels.
Historic and Interesting Places District
“Historic and Interesting Places District,” or HIP, pays tribute to the original business district of yesteryear Laguna Beach. A haven for shoppers and beachcombers, this idyllic coastal locale is home to an eclectic array of shops and streets lined with quaint cottages and beautifully restored buildings. There are boutiques, galleries, restaurants, coffee shops with outdoor seating, and a lovely neighborhood bookstore.
Pacific Coast Highway
One essential thing every visitor should experience during their stay: a road trip down Highway 1, the most scenic highway in Orange County. Known as one of the best road trips in the country, Highway 1 stretches down the California coastline, guiding drivers to incredible views of the Pacific.