Monarch Coast Apartments in Dana Point (adjacent to Laguna Beach)

Official Web Site
- Home Page - Amenities - Availability - Brochure (PDF)
- Floor Plans - Property Map (Web Site) - Property map (PDF)
- Vicinity Description

Contact Monarch Coast
STREET ADDRESS: 32400 Crown Valley Parkway
LOCATION: Dana Point, Orange County, California
PHONE: 949-661-4002
EMAIL: MonarchCoast@lyon1.com
FACEBOOK: Monarch Coast Apartment Community

Floor Plans
TWO BEDROOMS
- Malibu Floor Plan (1182 square feet) - Web Site
- Delmar Floor Plan (791 square feet) - Web Site
- Newport Floor Plan (1217 square feet, best view) - Web Site
ONE BEDROOM
- Avalon Floor Plan (691 square feet)
- Balboa Floor Plan (791 square feet)
- Capistrano Floor Plan (810 square feet, best view)

Pros
- Beautiful area with a countryside feel (compared to LB)
- Paved bicycle trail to Salt Creek Beach Park runs by apts (see photo above)
- In the hills near beaches, bike trails, and parks
- Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Washers and dryers inside units
- 2 bedroom prices: $1800 to $2674 (my model is $1950-$2266)

Cons
- 29 miles from Jamie (LB apt is 14 miles)
- 60 miles from LAX (LB apt is 23 miles + bus available)
- 40 miles from LGB (LB apt is 11 miles + bus available)
- 21 miles from SNA (LB apt is 23 miles)
- They say they have guest parking but I'm sure it won't be anything like what is available at Camden
- No elevators
- Carports only (no indoor or underground parking)
- Somewhat remote whe I consider proximity to Jamie and Thao and getting to and from airports.
- The two "best view" apartments - Newport and Capistrano floor plans - have adjacent public walkways from which visitors can see inside your balcony (I am not interested in those apts for that reason but also because (a lesser reason) I like the Malibu floor plan better.

Furniture
- E-300 Ekornes Stressless Sofa with 3 Seats (98.5 inches wide) $5400 -
- E-200 Ekornes Stressless Sofa with 3 Seats (93.75 inches wide) $5195
w - Ekornes Stressless Soft Ottoman, Large (W:25, D:27, H:17) $1050
- Ekornes Stressless Soft Ottoman, Small (W:20, D:19, H:17) $950

Near Monarch Coast Apartments

Parks
- Salt Creek Beach Park (Dana Point)
- Chapparosa Community Park (Laguna Niguel)
- Salt Corridor Regional Park

Recreational Facilities
Bicycling: Salt Creek Bicycle Trail
Golf: Monarch Beach Golf Links

Restaurants
MONARCH BAY PLAZA RESTAURANTS:
- Angelina's Pizzaria Napoletana
- Besame Mexican Grill
- Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant
- Salt Creek Grille
- Smokey's House of BBQ
- Starbucks Coffee
- Stella's Italian Food
MONARCH BEACH PROMENADE RESTAURANTS
- Brio Tuscany Grill
- Dana Kai Japanese
- Monarch Beach Market Deli
ST REGIS HOTEL RESTAURANTS:
- Motif by Chef Frederic Castan
- Stonehill Tavern by Chef Michael Mina
- Club 19 at Monarch Beach Golf Links
- St. Regis Hotel - All Dining Options
RITZ CARLTON HOTEL RESTAURANTS:
- Raya by Chef Richard Sandoval
- Eno Steak and Wine Tasting Bar
- 180 Blu Oceanfront Lounge
- Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach - All Dining Options

Historic Societies
- Dana Point Historical Society
- Laguna Beach Historic Society
- Laguna Niguel Historic Society
- San Clemente Historical Society
- San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
- Orange County Historic Society

Chambers of Commerce
- Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
- Laguna Beach Historic Society
- Laguna Niguel Historic Society
- San Clemente Chamber of Commerce
- San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
- South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Orange County Tourism
- Orange County Tourism Council
- Orange County Tourism Dot Org

Hair Salons
- Ego Hair Salon (Monarch Bay Plaza)
- Daniel Paul Salon (Monarch Beach Resort)

Spas
- Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel - Spa Renewal
- St. Regis Monarch Beach - Spa Gaucin
- Rescue Skin Care and Waxing Studio
- Sauvage Day Spa, Medi-Spa, and Salon

Nearest Hotels
- Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Hotel (Ocean Front)
- St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel (Inland)

Monarch Bay Plaza (32900 PCH)
- Gelsons Market
- UPS Store #4249 (949-481-9253)
- CVS Pharmacy
- Chevron 24 Hour Gas Station

Shopping Centers
- Monarch Bay Plaza (1 mile)
- Monarch Beach Promenade (1.6 mile
- Lantern Bay Village Shopping Center (3.4 miles)
- Mission Viejo Shops (6 miles)
- Laguna Hills Mall (8.5 miles)
- Irvine Spectrum Center (14.3 miles)
- Lab Anti Mall (20 miles
- South Coast Plaza (22 miles)

High End Grocery Stores
- Gelsons Market (1 mile at Monarch Bay Plaza)
- Trader Joe's (1.7 miles in Laguna Niguel)
- Whole Foods Laguna Niguel (6 miles)
- Whole Foods Laguna Beach (6.1 miles)
- Crown Valley International Market (7 miles in Mission Viejo)
- Bristol Farms Newport Beach (13 miles)

Kaiser Offices
DOCTOR: San Juan Capistrano Medical Offices (6 miles)
HOSPITAL: Irvine Medical Center (16 miles)

Beach Cities
- Dana Point (Monarch Coast is in Dana Point)
- Laguna Beach (northwest)
- San Clemente (southeast)

Inland Cities
INLAND CITIES ADJACENT
- Laguna Niguel (north)
- San Juan Capistrano (northeast)
INLAND CITIES NEARBY
- Aliso Viejo (nearby)
- Laguna Hills (nearby)
- Mission Veijo (nearby)

FACTS ABOUT THE SALT CREEK TRAIL
- PARKS:
- Chapparosa Community Park (Salt Creek Canyon)
- Salt Creek Regional Park (Salt Creek Canyon)
- Crown Valley Community Park (Sulphur Creek Canyon)
- Laguna Niguel Regional Park (Sulphur Creek Canyon)
- Salt Creek Beach Park
OTHER FACTS:
LENGTH: 5 mile point-to-point trail
WIDTH: 12 feet
SURFACES: Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
OCEAN END POINT: Salt Creek Beach Regional Park
INLAND END POINT: Laguna Niguel Reginal Park (check this)
- Trail Head is at west end of Chapparosa Park
- Only mid-trail water is at Chapparosa Park
- Trail passes by Ritz Carlton Hotel
- Trail passes by Monarch Beach Golf Links at St. Regis Hotel
- Trail is open to cycling but more popular with runners and walkers
- (because other nearby bike trails are faster)
- 20 stop nature trail on upper 2 miles (abandoned project)
RESOURCES:
- City of Laguna Niguel Description
- Trail Link Description

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