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 Salt Creek Beach and Monarch Beach Golf Links while you're here. Salt Creek Beach Park and Thousand Steps Beach are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Monarch Beach
Flying to:
- John Wayne Airport (SNA), 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Monarch Beach
- Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from Monarch Beach
Things to See and Do in and around Monarch Beach
What to See in Monarch Beach
- Salt Creek Beach
- Eco-Adventure Center
Things to Do near Monarch Beach:
- Monarch Beach Golf Links (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- The Coach House (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Woods Cove (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Nature Interpretive Center (1.6 mi/2.6 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)