Title: Visit Monarch Bay: Best of Monarch Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Monarch Bay](https://expedia.ca/Monarch-Bay-Hotels.d553248635976489803.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Monarch Bay](https://expedia.ca/Monarch-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976489803.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Monarch Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Monarch-Bay.d553248635976489803.Car-Rental-Guide)[Monarch Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Monarch-Bay.d553248635976489803.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Monarch Bay ## Travel Guide ## Visit Monarch Bay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976489803) - Monarch Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Monarch Bay ![Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21700/21603/a454620b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach 325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA CA $171 CA $190 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,127 reviews) The room was fine. Staff was friendly. We chose this hotel because it was pet-friendly, but had no idea about the $75/night pet charge (we have a small dog) or the policy that you cannot leave your pet alone in the room for even 5 minutes. This was annoying and inconvenient and it would have been ... Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=21603&PinnedHotelID=21603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976489803) ![Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7600/7542/f015a1bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel 4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA CA $216 CA $249 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Extremely spacious clean hotel. People were very welcoming and eager to assist. Great room service. Only reason I wouldn’t give it five stars is the bed was so soft. You could roll off the edge if you weren’t careful while sleeping. Also rather high parking fees per day, which was $43 for Self Park, ... 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(1,461 reviews) Check-in was ok, attendant did not say much, go over all the charges or give great directions. Room was very 👍 nice. Separate bedroom, bathroom, living room and dining area. Plus Two murphy beds. The balcony was very large with table and chairs. Super deal for the price. Would stay here again. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Clemente-Hotels-San-Clemente-Inn.h22923.Hotel-Information) ![Marriott's Newport Coast Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902100/902051/ac41d1de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott's Newport Coast Villas 23000 Newport Coast Drive Newport Beach CA Book a stay at this spa hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Crystal Cove State Park and Fashion ... 9/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews) The property is huge. All landscape is mature and well taken care of and beautiful. The grounds are kept spotless. It looks like some rooms may be being re-furbished which is good to see as they are pretty outdated. Cost for food and drink is typical as you would see at a resort. Our villa was nicely ... Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Hotels-Marriotts-Newport-Coast-Villas.h902051.Hotel-Information) ![Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60670000/60669900/60669837/abdf49d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views Newport Beach CA Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Fashion Island and Huntington ... 10/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews) Host were extremely accommodating when services were required. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Monarch Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976489803&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial view of marina and the city of Dana Point, southern Orange County, California, U.S.A.; Shutterstock ID 52888921](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161365/228486da-f050-4249-a1ee-66400442c3c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dana Point Harbor Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Salt-Creek-Beach-Park-Monarch-Beach.d6282744.Vacation-Attraction) ![Walk with this view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6752/1fcee5c5-d50a-4bdb-a8d7-d0ad671dee48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Institute You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ocean Institute during your trip to Dana Point. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/Ocean-Institute-Dana-Point-Harbor.d6282237.Vacation-Attraction) ![Salt Creek Dana Point - California Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496765/9be35c8d-10fb-4131-9ea1-711e4bb719fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salt Creek Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salt Creek Beach during your trip to Dana Point? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 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