Beyond the Mediterranean–style exterior of this perfectly manicured (and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation–owned) resort, you’ll find posh but not ornate contemporary rooms and suites. This AAA Five Diamond–rated resort is all about casual elegance—if you like casual with a side of truly decadent pampering. Think rainfall showers and oversized tubs, private cabanas next to the turquoise swimming pool, and a secluded beach where you can sign up for surf lessons.
Things to Do at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
As a guest at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, it’s not likely you’ll run out of activities to indulge in or explore. Sign up for a tee time to play on the resort’s acclaimed links-style golf course, carved into ocean-view bluffs and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Guests heading down the tram to the private Monarch Bay Beach Club can ride the waves on a stand-up paddleboard, surfboard, or kayak—all available with expert instruction or rentals—or simply sink into a beach chair with a cocktail at the oceanfront bar.
On land, the resort’s three distinctive pools deliver tranquil escapes or family fun: from a serene spa lap pool to a lively Family Pool with a splash-friendly sprayground, and the main infinity-edge pool framing panoramic Pacific views.
Fitness-minded guests can join any of the more than 40 weekly classes, ranging from beach yoga and outdoor spin to Pilates and HIIT, while those seeking calm may retreat to the spa’s sauna, steam room, Jacuzzis, and lounge treatments.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Spa delivers a wellness retreat that combines indulgence with results-driven care. Guests can choose from modern, clinical-style therapies using top-tier brands like 111Skin and Lord Jones CBD, or book signature treatments such as the Vitality Signature Massage, which blends warm oils, jade stone therapies, scalp work, and aromatherapy for deep relaxation. The spa facilities include sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, a spa lap pool, and private co-ed lounges.
Complementary amenities include the Athletic Club and group fitness classes. For those seeking deeper escape, the spa offers day retreats, group wellness sessions, and customizable spa-and-event packages.
Dining at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
The resort’s collection of six restaurants gives you options to sample the freshest farm-to-table California cuisine—often with ocean views. Keep the luxury pushed to the max with dinner at celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak, where he serves his signature dry-aged prime steaks and seasonal fare, with elaborate tableside presentations for dishes such as Broiled Tai Snapper and Maine Lobster Pot Pie. Gaze at the ocean while you enjoy Mediterranean dishes at Aveo Table + Bar or from the outdoor patio of 33º North. Finish your evenings with a sunset cocktail at Monarch Bay Club, just steps from the beach.