What's Monarch Beach Like?
Monarch Beach is notable for its beach access. You'll find a selection of restaurants in the neighborhood. Take time to see places like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Dana Strands Beach and Dana Point Preserve.
How to Get to Monarch Beach
Flying to:
- John Wayne Airport (SNA), 16 mi (25.7 km) from Monarch Beach
- Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Monarch Beach
Things to See and Do in and around Monarch Beach
What to See in Monarch Beach
- Salt Creek Beach
- Dana Strands Beach
- Eco-Adventure Center
Things to Do near Monarch Beach:
- Monarch Beach Golf Links (0.2 mi/0.2 km away)
- The Coach House (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Shorecliffs Golf Club (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
- Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Nature Interpretive Center (1.5 mi/2.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Dana Point?
- Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 57°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)