Monarch Beach

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Monarch Beach, CA

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Lay back in this tranquil beach community

Suburban Coastal Peaceful Scenic Active

Nestled alongside the Pacific Ocean in southern Orange County, Monarch Beach offers residents a tranquil atmosphere and stunning seaside views. Salt Creek Beach is a popular destination for surfers, spectators, and picnic enthusiasts alike. Sea Terrace Community Park offers plenty of great spots for picnics as well, along with access to an excellent biking trail.

The Monarch Beach Resort is the gem of the community, providing a premier golf course, private beach, upscale restaurants, and luxurious rooms in a refined environment. Monarch Bay Plaza offers all of the everyday conveniences you’d expect of a suburban community, from groceries and quick eats to salons and local offices. Direct access to the Pacific Coast Highway makes getting around from Monarch Beach a breeze.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Salt Creek Beach
  • Doheny State Beach
  • Aliso Beach
  • Capistrano Beach Park
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.