Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach - sunset
Even on a cloudy day, sunsets at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach can be spectacular.
Resort, One, Dana Point, California 92629, US
(800) 722-1543
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About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a grand Mediterranean retreat that has earned AAA Five Diamond Awards since 2003 and Mobil/Forbes Five Star Awards since 2007. The Monarch Bay Beach Club is a private beach club across the Pacific Coast Highway where guests have access to a private beach and an all-day food menu in a gorgeous setting.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres162
Year Opened2001
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

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4.5
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5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing!

The course was absolutely beautiful and everyone that works there is super friendly and welcoming! Had a fabulous experience! Hope to play there again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Greens designed by the Devil

Fantastic course. In great shape. Played in under 4 hours. Staff was great. Greens are undulating and diabolical. Pricey but had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 07/18/2025

Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5-stars!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 06/06/2025

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate it very much -

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love Playing Monarch Beach!!!

Course is in great condition, highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice but needs work

For the $$ you'd expect not to be hitting from bare spots in the fairways but there are many. Greens are in great shape and the bunkers are perfect. Enjoy if you can get the deal!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/28/2025

Thank you for your honest feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the greens and bunkers. You’re absolutely right that some areas of the fairways aren’t quite where we want them to be. Since our grass thrives in full sun from April through October, we’re actively working to address the bare spots by improving drainage and managing salt accumulation in these areas.

We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements and hope to host you again soon! If you join our email list, you'll be the first to know when we offer exclusive deals so you can enjoy the course at the best value.

Thanks again for playing Monarch Beach Golf Links — we look forward to seeing you back on the course!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Overall course review

My experience at monarch Beach for my first time with my dad was spectacular. Everything from The views to the overall course was outstanding. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Everybody made myself and my dad feel welcomed and part of the community there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 02/21/2025

Greetings ChristianR17,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We pride ourselves on making every guest feel like a VIP and are happy to hear you and your dad had a memorable day. We will be sure to share this with our team members.

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 02/21/2025

Thank you for rating us 5-stars!

-Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course, with amazing staff..

Course was in amazing shape and the greens were rolling pure..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/13/2024

Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5-stars! We will be sure to share this with our team members.

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 694
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A rare ocean encounter for SoCal public golfers

I have a love-hate relationship with a few holes at Monarch Beach, but overall the experience is a good one. I enjoy the two ocean holes (and not just because I made back-to-back birdies at nos. 3-4). They're scenic, fair and interesting. I dislike a few of the par 5s (7 & 12) because they're too hard or just a bit awkward. The biggest strike against Monarch Beach is the lack of a range. As long as you stretch and putt to warm up, you should be fine playing one of SoCal's finest public courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Monarch Links

Overall a good experience. Lacked a little bit all across the board to make it an elite experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/13/2024

Thank you for rating us 5 stars!!! Visit us again soon!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 10/04/2024

Thank you, jdh8675 for taking the time to rate your experience. We hope you're able to visit again soon - and that it will be a 5-star experience!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not remotely worth the money, even with an underpar discount.

I paid 200 and it wasnt even remotely worth it. Pretty easy course if you stay out of the bunkers. A single hole near the beach (pictured but for the price you’d assume it’s all on the coast). Obnoxiously priced. Easy to get stuck behind old people on a gold trip who just take forever. We were the 4th tee time and the old 4aome in front of us held us to a 4:40 round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 09/27/2024

Hi nHsl7fcgnbzeMew4E2ya,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide every guest with a memorable experience, so we would greatly appreciate it if you could share more details about your visit to help us improve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at elohman@monarchbeachgolf.com so we can better understand what went wrong and make it right.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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