Welcome to the very exclusive neighborhood of Monarch Bay in Dana Point — an ultra-private, 24-hour guard-gated coastal enclave featuring roughly 214 custom homes perched atop the bluffs of the Monarch Beach area.

The residences here span architectural styles from original 1960s mid-century homes to lavish contemporary estates built in the last few years, many offering 3-6 bedrooms and living spaces ranging from approximately 1,672 to over 9,000 square feet.

The natural setting is truly exceptional: sweeping Pacific Ocean vistas, dramatic blufflines above Salt Creek Beach and pristine surf, and direct pedestrian access to a number of seaside trails and parks. Living in Monarch Bay feels like resort-style coastal living year round.

The lifestyle amenities enhance the appeal: residents enjoy exclusive membership to the private Monarch Bay Beach Club — operated in collaboration with the nearby Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club — offering beach-butler service, tide-pool views, lounge dining, umbrellas and towels.

Convenience is key: luxury resorts such as the Ritz‑Carlton Laguna Niguel and the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach are just minutes away, as is the famed Monarch Beach Golf Links, offering championship fairways and resort-style golf access. Shopping, dining and marina-side leisure await at the nearby Dana Point Harbor, and the beach is literally your front yard. All told, Monarch Bay offers a combination of architectural sophistication, panoramic coastal beauty, five-star amenities and a connectivity to the best of Dana Point’s beach and resort lifestyle that few neighborhoods can match.