What's Monarch Beach Like?
Monarch Beach is notable for its beach access. You'll find a selection of restaurants in the neighborhood. Nature lovers can visit Salt Creek Beach and Salt Creek Beach Park. There's plenty more to see, including Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Strands Beach.
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
- Salt Creek Beach Park
- 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)
- Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Nature Interpretive Center (1.5 mi/2.3 km away)
- Massage Envy Spa (3.1 mi/5 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)