A Perfect Mix of Laid Back and Luxury

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is Orange County’s most luxurious coastal playground. The AAA Five-Diamond sanctuary offers guests an array of exclusive activities and inspiring experiences that embody Southern California’s serene coastal lifestyle.

This Dana Point resort’s amenities include custom-designed furniture, 55” LCD flat screens, DVD/CD systems with endless digital libraries, five-fixture bathrooms and private balconies with views of the Pacific, resort, or golf course. Discover the allure of this breathtaking Orange County resort, from championship golf links and restorative spa services to water sports and celebrated dining.

Six ocean-view restaurants cater to every mood and palate. Wine aficionados can select from a 5,000-bottle inventory at The Wine Cave by Bourbon Steak, a reservation-only private dining venue. Those looking for an intimate and warm setting can cozy up at the coastal-inspired 33 North bar that features a fireplace and a stunning outdoor terrace or check-out the Aveo Table + Bar for a more light and airy setting to enjoy the breathtaking resort views. Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak Orange County also offers a unique dining experience with butter-poached steaks and sweeping ocean views.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a luxury hotel inspired by the Orange County lifestyle. Here, a round of golf ends with a sunset surf session. This Dana Point resort features six distinct dining experiences where dining refers to both the diners and the dishes.

Having earned the AAA Five Diamond Award for the most consecutive years in California, the resort captivates guests from the moment of arrival with its awe-inspiring location. All 396 guest rooms feature contemporary furnishings, luxurious amenities and beautiful decor reflective of the sand and sea. Outdoor fireplaces are featured in all first-floor, ocean-facing guest rooms to extend the experience and provide a casual, elegant ambiance for guests to enjoy the amazing panoramic views.

This Dana Point resort also brings exciting and unique eco-adventures to life through the Eco-Adventure Center. Led by experts, each of the 15 different excursions are dedicated to showcasing Southern California’s natural wonders. Through these adventures, the resort’s surroundings become a natural classroom and living laboratory in which kids, families, adults and groups learn while having fun.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa sets a new standard for resorts and day spas in Orange County. This AAA Four-Diamond coastal retreat has emerged from a multi-million dollar renovation to become a premier Southern California travel destination. The resort features 378 remodeled hotel rooms and suites with more than 20,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 30,000 square feet of outdoor panoramic ocean-view event space.

Dine on exceptional California cuisine at the resort’s Outer Reef restaurant. You can also sip on uniquely crafted cocktails, take in the live entertainment, and admire the incredible sunset views with the locals at the resort’s OverVue Lounge.

This Orange County resort’s full-service destination spa offers 14,000 square feet of facilities for treatments and relaxation, or you can work up a sweat in the 2,500-square-foot fitness center. The resort also features two heated outdoor pools and a family-friendly Splash Zone. The Kahuna Laguna Kids Club, open seasonally, is great fun for the little ones and even more activities can be enjoyed around the lush resort grounds, including extensive walking and jogging trails, Lantern Bay Park, putting green and world-class golf.

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point – Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point – Doheny Beach is an inviting beachfront enclave just steps away from the sparkling blue water of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers luxurious extra-large Standard and Ocean View rooms with one King or two Queen rooms. For extra room and luxury, book a Surfside Suite.

The hotel recently underwent a $15M, full-scale renovation to create an upscale, yet beach-friendly atmosphere that’s stylish for leisure and business travelers. All rooms and suites include a flow-through layout.

Other guest comforts include a fitness center with all new equipment, full-service restaurant and bar, rooftop bar, heated swimming pool and so much more.

When it’s time to explore, you’re just footsteps away from soaking in the sun on the gorgeous sands of Doheny State Beach.