Monarch Bay
Travel Guide
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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Very clean place.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Laguna Hills Lodge
Very attentive staff, if you need anything you just call the front desk and they will get it for you! I highly recommend and enjoy whenever I stay there! Thank you
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Very nice staff and easy to work with. Breakfast was great every morning. There was some mold on the ceiling in our bathroom which didn’t have an exhaust fan which I found a little odd. It was pretty minimal so I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

San Clemente Inn
Good place if budget is top of mind. Close to the state beach (can walk there), and stuff for the family to do (pickleball, mini golf, cornhole, swimming pool, etc). Place was pretty run down. Our shower door wouldn’t close, pieces of drywall trim were missing, and the a/c was pretty old and couldn’t ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
It was perfect for our trip!
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Capistrano Surfside Inn
Room was very nice and clean. Amazing view of the ocean
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Popular places to visit

Dana Point Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Doheny State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Doheny State Beach during your travels in Dana Point? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Salt Creek Beach Park
Salt Creek Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Dana Point, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Institute
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Salt Creek Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salt Creek Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dana Strands Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dana Strands Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing

High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise



