Information about the Monarch Coast Apartment Complex
in Dana Point Southern California, just south of
Laguna Beach.
Official Web Site
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Home Page
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Amenities
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Availability
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Brochure (PDF)
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Floor Plans
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Property Map (Web Site)
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Property map (PDF)
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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
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Malibu Floor Plan (1182 square feet)
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Web Site
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Delmar Floor Plan (791 square feet)
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Web Site
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Newport Floor Plan (1217 square feet, best view)
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Web Site
ONE BEDROOM
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Avalon Floor Plan (691 square feet)
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Balboa Floor Plan (791 square feet)
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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
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E-300 Ekornes Stressless Sofa with 3 Seats (98.5 inches wide) $5400
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E-200 Ekornes Stressless Sofa with 3 Seats (93.75 inches wide) $5195
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Ekornes Stressless Soft Ottoman, Large (W:25, D:27, H:17) $1050
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Ekornes Stressless Soft Ottoman, Small (W:20, D:19, H:17) $950
Near Monarch Coast Apartments
Parks
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Salt Creek Beach Park (Dana Point)
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Chapparosa Community Park (Laguna Niguel)
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Salt Corridor Regional Park
Recreational Facilities
Bicycling:
Salt Creek Bicycle Trail
Golf:
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Restaurants
MONARCH BAY PLAZA RESTAURANTS:
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Angelina's Pizzaria Napoletana
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Besame Mexican Grill
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Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant
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Salt Creek Grille
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Smokey's House of BBQ
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Starbucks Coffee
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Stella's Italian Food
MONARCH BEACH PROMENADE RESTAURANTS
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Brio Tuscany Grill
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Dana Kai Japanese
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Monarch Beach Market Deli
ST REGIS HOTEL RESTAURANTS:
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Motif by Chef Frederic Castan
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Stonehill Tavern by Chef Michael Mina
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Club 19 at Monarch Beach Golf Links
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St. Regis Hotel - All Dining Options
RITZ CARLTON HOTEL RESTAURANTS:
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Raya by Chef Richard Sandoval
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Eno Steak and Wine Tasting Bar
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180 Blu Oceanfront Lounge
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Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach - All Dining Options
Historic Societies
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Dana Point Historical Society
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Laguna Beach Historic Society
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Laguna Niguel Historic Society
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San Clemente Historical Society
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San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
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Orange County Historic Society
Chambers of Commerce
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Dana Point Chamber of Commerce
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Laguna Beach Historic Society
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Laguna Niguel Historic Society
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San Clemente Chamber of Commerce
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San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
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South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Tourism
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Orange County Tourism Council
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Orange County Tourism Dot Org
Hair Salons
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Ego Hair Salon (Monarch Bay Plaza)
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Daniel Paul Salon (Monarch Beach Resort)
Spas
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Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel - Spa Renewal
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St. Regis Monarch Beach - Spa Gaucin
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Rescue Skin Care and Waxing Studio
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Sauvage Day Spa, Medi-Spa, and Salon
Nearest Hotels
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Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Hotel (Ocean Front)
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St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel (Inland)
Monarch Bay Plaza (32900 PCH)
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Gelsons Market
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UPS Store #4249 (949-481-9253)
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CVS Pharmacy
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Chevron 24 Hour Gas Station
Shopping Centers
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Monarch Bay Plaza (1 mile)
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Monarch Beach Promenade (1.6 mile
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Lantern Bay Village Shopping Center (3.4 miles)
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Mission Viejo Shops (6 miles)
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Laguna Hills Mall (8.5 miles)
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Irvine Spectrum Center (14.3 miles)
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Lab Anti Mall (20 miles
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South Coast Plaza (22 miles)
High End Grocery Stores
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Gelsons Market (1 mile at Monarch Bay Plaza)
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Trader Joe's (1.7 miles in Laguna Niguel)
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Whole Foods Laguna Niguel (6 miles)
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Whole Foods Laguna Beach (6.1 miles)
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Crown Valley International Market (7 miles in Mission Viejo)
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Bristol Farms Newport Beach (13 miles)
Kaiser Offices
DOCTOR:
San Juan Capistrano Medical Offices (6 miles)
HOSPITAL:
Irvine Medical Center (16 miles)
Beach Cities
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Dana Point (Monarch Coast is in Dana Point)
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Laguna Beach (northwest)
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San Clemente (southeast)
Inland Cities
INLAND CITIES ADJACENT
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Laguna Niguel (north)
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San Juan Capistrano (northeast)
INLAND CITIES NEARBY
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Aliso Viejo (nearby)
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Laguna Hills (nearby)
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Mission Veijo (nearby)
FACTS ABOUT THE SALT CREEK TRAIL
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PARKS:
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Chapparosa Community Park (Salt Creek Canyon)
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Salt Creek Regional Park (Salt Creek Canyon)
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Crown Valley Community Park (Sulphur Creek Canyon)
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Laguna Niguel Regional Park (Sulphur Creek Canyon)
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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
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- 20 stop nature trail on upper 2 miles (abandoned project)
RESOURCES:
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City of Laguna Niguel Description
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Trail Link Description
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