The beautiful Southern California beach town of Dana Point is known for its pristine beaches and world-class surfing, dolphin and whale watching excursions, an abundance of parks and hiking trails, and is also home to one of the best resorts and spas in Orange County. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a AAA Five-Diamond Retreat that sits on 175 acres of a 150-foot seaside bluff and is the perfect getaway between Los Angeles and San Diego.

The luxury resort features three swimming pools, a private beach club, seven culinary experiences, a golf course, and an assortment of beautifully appointed suites and guest rooms with private terraces (some with their own fire-pits) and views of the ocean or manicured resort grounds.

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For relaxation and self-care, Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers guests a tranquil retreat with amenities that include an outdoor lap pool, relaxation lounges, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, and more. The stunning spa embraces nature-inspired colors and incorporates natural elements into its design, and offers curated experiences that are personalized according to each guests’ needs.

The spa’s treatment menu includes a wide variety of massages, facials, body treatments, nail and hair services, in addition to special packages and The Circle—a program that offers a monthly spa treatment along with other perks ranging from discounts on services and merchandise to complimentary access to spa and fitness amenities.

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More than 40 complimentary fitness and wellness classes are offered on a weekly basis for resort guests and members, with options such as beach yoga, outdoor cycling, meditation, and more. Many of their programs are designed to complement the resort’s coastal environment for an even more inspiring and enjoyable experience.

We interviewed the property’s Commercial Director Michelle Caporicci to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: Guests are drawn to the serene environment and the personalized, intuitive service each of our therapists provides. Our experienced estheticians and massage therapists spend time getting to know each guest, understanding the intention of their visit, and offering personalized recommendations to make the most of their visit and elevate their at-home routines.

Key Features: The Spa is designed to be a comprehensive wellness destination, housing 20 treatment rooms, a Tranquility Lounge, Quiet Rooms, Salon, Nail Studio, Spa Boutique, and a newly renovated Athletic Club featuring state-of-the-art Precor equipment plus a refreshed group movement studio. Each locker room includes a steam room, spa, and traditional and aromatic saunas. Outside, the adults-only heated lap pool and spa are available to guests with a Spa appointment. Resort and Spa guests are also invited to enjoy their choice of 40+ weekly wellness classes, complimentary with their visit.

Snacks Served: Our Tranquility Lounge refreshments include fruit, mixed nuts, house-made bakeries, water infusions, and a selection of hot teas. Just outside the doors of the Spa, Part + Parcel Market offers a mindful menu of juices, elixers, smoothies, soups, salads, and bowls.

Insider’s Tip: We recently added dermaplaning to our treatment enhancements menu. The gentle exfoliation method removes dead skin cells and unwanted peach fuzz, leaving your complexion silky smooth and bright. It’s a great addition to any treatment as it involves no downtime and provides immediate results. Beyond dermaplaning, guests can customize their treatment from our selection of eight facial enhancements including diamond microdermabrasion, cryo globes, and light therapy.

Bonus: Guests are pleasantly surprised to discover our full-service Salon within the Spa. We offer a variety of hairstyling and color services, plus Signature and CBD-infused manicures and pedicures.

Splurge Treatment: The 90-minute Biologique Recherche Custom Facial showcases renowned French skincare formulated with high concentrations of active ingredients to provide maximum effectiveness. This rejuvenating, tailored-to-you treatment addresses each guest’s unique skin concerns and focuses on balancing, lifting, and firming the skin. The facial is paired with lymphatic drainage, muscle sculpting manipulation, and cryotherapy to reveal toned and radiant skin.

Favorite Treatment: The HydraFacial + 111SKIN Facial combines the results-driven 111SKIN products with HydraFacial’s advanced technology to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin in one visit. With immediate results and long-term benefits to skin wellness, many guests and Members include this treatment in their self-care rituals.

Unique Treatment: The Healing Cocoon Body Wrap is designed to nurture the body from head-to-toe. The treatment begins with a gentle exfoliation to lift away dead skin cells and prepare the skin to absorb a blend of rich moisturizer and essentials oils. You are then wrapped in a cocoon of warmed towels to promote muscle relaxation and hydration. As you relax, a custom playlist of soothing soundscapes carries you into a complete state of cocooned tranquility.

Featured Products: Biologique Recherche, 111SKIN, OSEA, CauseMedic, European Spa Source, and Kevin Murphy.

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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

1 Monarch Beach Resort

Dana Point, CA 92629

(949) 234-3368